02/06/2026
Deposit ✅ Mortgage ✅ Legal Fees ✅ Stamp Duty... wait, what? 😩
One of the biggest surprises for many first-time buyers isn’t the mortgage.
It’s that flippin’ Stamp Duty bill.
Since the rules changed in April 2025, buyers now start paying Stamp Duty on properties above £300,000 rather than £425,000.
For some buyers, that’s meant finding thousands of pounds they hadn’t budgeted for.
The monthly payments may be affordable, but the upfront costs can still catch people out.
It’s one of the reasons we encourage buyers to talk to us early, before they start viewing properties.
Knowledge is power. When you know more, you know more! You can get organised, plan and still get that house purchase over the line.
A mortgage is a loan secured against your home or property. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debts secured on it.