Just had an offer accepted on friends parents house before it went on the market. I know I need to have a survey done and I'll have solicitor's fees but what else can I expect to hit me as a first time buyer?

I have 10% deposit saved and the house is costing me £173K (it was valued by estate agents last week at £185-190K) so I have missed out on stamp duty and they have saved agents fees.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks peeps!

Nothing else....that should be it.

Solicitors are generally £250 upfront, then a further £800 ish on completion. The valuation / survey is the only other thing you will need to pay. £240 - £350 roughly.

Thanks for the advice MB.

Colleagure has given me details of solicitor he used a couple of months ago. Said they were superb and offer a fixed fee service of £299 - can't be bad!

Just need to sort the mortgage out now. Anyone got advice about best deals for 90% at the moment?