What monthly costs are involved in buying a house/flat. Mortgage repayment will be £500/month but what on top?

Question

what extra charges am i likely to get? this is south east england by the way. Rates,Council Tax etc. what would i be looking at IN TOTAL per month?

Thanks

Answer 1

You need to give a little more information, council tax is worked out on the value of your property and the area you live in. the south east is a rather large area. The lower end of council tax is now at about £100 a month and it goes up from there. Then you got to add gas - which can see you at about £40 a month, electric £50, water £20, tv licience is £11, digital/telephone/internet £40, add food, travel expenses and such like your gonna hit the £1000 mark if you don't go over it!