Property journey
Move from purchase costs to ownership and improvement decisions
Property decisions usually involve several linked costs. A purchase price can affect stamp duty, borrowing, part exchange value, running costs and eventual yield.
Use the groups above to separate what you are trying to estimate: buying costs, ownership costs or investment return.
Buying a home
Check affordability first, estimate stamp duty next, then compare part exchange if a developer offer is part of the deal.
Owning or changing a property
Freehold purchase, Northern Ireland rates and second-home costs help separate recurring ownership costs from one-off purchase decisions.