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Newbie, will need support.

I've looked on MSE for deals for years, but now i'm looking to settle down and buy a house. All the things I thought I was too cool for.

I need to know all the processes, needed and will keep looking in, for tips and hints.

First question. how much money in hand do we need to buy a house for about £120K, so we know what we need to save.

Cheers

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  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    Minimum 10%

    25% means far better rates
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • As much as you can...

    10% minimum. 15% for better deals. 25%+ for best deals.

    Then fees/costs on top. Allow £2k-£3k.

    Say £20k.
    Act in haste, repent at leisure.

    dunstonh wrote:
    Its a serious financial transaction and one of the biggest things you will ever buy. So, stop treating it like buying an ipod.
  • Radish72
    Radish72 Posts: 2,075 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Not looked at mortgage deals for a few weeks, but most where a minimum of 10% deposit

    Then you will need money for solictors, possible removal men,
    Mortgage Aug 12 £165K, Aug 19 £0
    ISA challenge start 2019 £3000/£1500 (50%)
  • Gotta get saving thanks guys,
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