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WRITTEN BY
Richard Aston
Mortgage Adviser

Jan 05 2023

In this Guide

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The cost of buying a house

When you consider buying your first home it’s important that you have a realistic understanding of all the costs involved and take them into account when working out your overall budget. Some of the related expenses that you should consider include.

Deposit

No matter which mortgage product you select you will be required to put down a sizeable deposit, usually between 5% and 20% of the purchase price. For example a property costing £100,000 would generally require a deposit between £5,000 and £20,000. 95% Mortgages in Northern Ireland are becoming more common on today's market now that the government has stepped in with their Help to Buy scheme.

Stamp Duty

If you’re buying your first home
You can claim a discount (relief) if the property you buy is your first home. This means you’ll pay:
no SDLT up to £425,000
5% SDLT on the portion from £425,001 to £625,000
You’re eligible if you and anyone else you’re buying with are first-time buyers.
If the price is over £625,000, you cannot claim the relief. Follow the rules for people who’ve bought a home before.
The rates above are correct as of 01/02/2023

Valuation fees

Before offering a mortgage your lender will have to assess the value of the property that you wish to purchase. The cost of a valuation can vary depending on the size and value of the property and could range from £150 – £1,500. Our mortgage brokers usually have access to “no valuation fee” products however this may not be the cheapest option depending on the rates available.

Contact one of our mortgage brokers today and we will assess your options.

Legal fees

You will require a solicitor or a conveyancer when purchasing a property. They will carry out all local searches usually costing £300 and there will be legal fees on top typically costing between £1,000 and £1,500, this figure will vary depending on the overall cost of the purchase. Don’t forget to price around for the most competitive price not all solicitors charge the same amount.

Mortgage fees

A lot of Mortgage Brokers charge a fee for their services some of them may charge as much as £500 or more. Mortgage Adviser NI will never charge you a fee for their services. Get Fee free Mortgage Advice today.

Other costs

Don’t forget to budget for decorating and furnishing your property. Before you commit to buying your new home price around and work out roughly how much you will need.

This could add up to £1,000’s and you need to be prepared before you get the keys.

Most lenders will insist on adequate buildings insurance being in place before finally signing a mortgage off. This will protect you against damage to your home for example Fire, floods and subsidence to name but a few.

You may also want to invest in contents insurance to cover your possessions or life insurance which would pay off your mortgage debt in the event of death.

Council tax is something that is often overlooked by First Time Buyers in Northern Ireland rates will be set on an individual basis and will depend on the size of your property.

You should confirm the monthly cost before completing your purchase rates in Northern Ireland are typically in excess of £100 per month.

These can quickly add up to a sizeable amount. Gas, electricity, oil, landline, tv license, additional tv packages and internet access could easily add up to an amount equal to your mortgage repayments.

Price around for the best deals available but do not neglect these factors when working out your budget.

The Latest 95% LTV First Time Buyer Products

The products below are based on a purchase price of £150000 with the applicant contributing a depsoit of £7500 which means the loan amount would be £142500. All of the products listed are based on a mortgage term of 30.

2 Year Fixed Rates
5 Year Fixed Rates
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£791.31
Initial Monthly Payment
2 year fixed
Rate Type
£995
Product Fee
5.3%
Initial Rate
8.24%
Follow on Rate
7.99%
APRC
£18991.44
Initial Period Cost

Residential capital repayment mortgage. Standard variable rate 8.24%, Cash Back £0.00, Total fees £1,165.00. An early repayment charge is applicable to this mortgage for the first 3 years

Your rate of 5.3% will last for the first 24 months of your mortgage (the 'initial period'). After that, you'll switch to the lender's standard variable rate (SVR). For Progressive BS that's 8.24%. Based on what you've told us, your loan to value (LTV) is 95%, the maximum loan to value for this product is 95%. The total cost of this mortgage is £328779. That's the total cost you will pay over the whole term of the mortgage.

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£794.85
Initial Monthly Payment
2 year fixed
Rate Type
£999
Product Fee
5.34%
Initial Rate
7.49%
Follow on Rate
7.4%
APRC
£19076.4
Initial Period Cost

Residential capital repayment mortgage. Standard variable rate 7.49%, Cash Back £0.00, Total fees £1,079.00. An early repayment charge is applicable to this mortgage until .

Your rate of 5.34% will last for the first 24 months of your mortgage (the 'initial period'). After that, you'll switch to the lender's standard variable rate (SVR). For Nationwide BS that's 7.49%. Based on what you've told us, your loan to value (LTV) is 95%, the maximum loan to value for this product is 95%. The total cost of this mortgage is £298854.84. That's the total cost you will pay over the whole term of the mortgage.

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£811.78
Initial Monthly Payment
2 year fixed
Rate Type
£999
Product Fee
5.53%
Initial Rate
8.24%
Follow on Rate
8.1%
APRC
£19482.72
Initial Period Cost

Residential capital repayment mortgage. Standard variable rate 8.24%, Cash Back £0.00, Total fees £1,099.00. An early repayment charge is applicable to this mortgage for the first 5 years

Your rate of 5.53% will last for the first 26 months of your mortgage (the 'initial period'). After that, you'll switch to the lender's standard variable rate (SVR). For Halifax that's 8.24%. Based on what you've told us, your loan to value (LTV) is 95%, the maximum loan to value for this product is 95%. The total cost of this mortgage is £328779. That's the total cost you will pay over the whole term of the mortgage.

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