Before committing to a property, compare the full financial picture: deposit, instalments, mortgage terms, taxes, legal fees, service charges, furnishing, vacancy risk and how the purchase fits your wider cash-flow plan.
Category Brief
How this section helps buyers
This section is for buyers who want the numbers to make sense before they fall in love with a property. It looks beyond purchase price into cash flow, ownership costs and financing discipline.
Deposits and payment schedules
Mortgage readiness and affordability
Currency planning for diaspora buyers
Taxes, fees and ownership costs
Questions Answered
What to clarify before you enquire
- What is the real cost of buying?
- How much deposit should I prepare?
- Should I use a mortgage or staged payments?
- Which costs continue after completion?
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