In 2019, my boyfriend Benji and I bought our first home in Bournemouth and we are absolutely loving it. We pinch ourselves every day that we made this happen, and it's been an amazing first year as homeowners. Here are all the lessons we've learnt as firsttime buyers in the UK!
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0:00 welcome! 1 year since buying our house!
2:00 1) It doesn't have to be a stressful experience
3:02 2) mortgage broker & recommendations
4:21 3) bigger deposit doesn't always mean better
5:39 4) give yourself flexibility to save too
6:53 5) keep the process to yourself
7:36 6) you need insurance before you move in
8:05 7) some bills are better paid upfront/monthly
9:15 8) the renovations & redecorating took twice as long
12:36 9) you'll never feel 'finished'
13:52 10) managing bills/mortgage does feel natural
14:35 11) a joint account JUST for bills
15:40 12) trying to get planning permission is a PAIN
16:38 13) you'll dream about ideas for a future home
17:34 14) you'll love giving tours of your home
19:07 15) we still pinch ourselves every day
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