Buying guide
Bills you have to pay when owning a house
You’ve done the hard part and bought property – these are the costs you’ll need to cover now that you own
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Beyond the purchase price, homeownership involves several key ongoing costs. New homeowners should budget for these essential bills for a smooth transition:
- Mortgage repayments
- Home insurance, a lender requirement
- Utilities like power and internet
- Council rates to fund local services
- Maintenance and repairs, estimated at 1% of your home's value annually
Properly planning for these expenses is crucial for financial stability as a homeowner.
Mortgage repayments (obviously)
Home insurance
Utilities
Get your wallet out, because owning a house isn't cheap!
Rates
Maintenance and repairs
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