In this week's episode Jonathan dives into a topic that catches out far too many investors, both new and experienced - the real cost of buying UK property.

Buying a property is never just about the asking price. There are many other costs involved in purchasing a property which, if unchecked and unaccounted for, can easily erode the return on your investment and the amount of cashflow you generate each month.

Most investors are already aware that to buy a property you will, at least need a sufficient deposit saved up. But there are many other costs involved in purchasing a property which can quickly rack up and put investors into difficult positions.

From mortgage application fees, stamp duty land tax to lettings management fees and foreign exchange implications, Jonathan shares a comprehensive breakdown of all of the costs you can expect to incur in a property transaction and why it's important to analyse these in full before committing to a sale.

Don't get caught out by unexpected costs - download this week's episode now to unlock the real cost of buying UK property.

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