Nine warning signs for first-time buyers that could reveal hidden issues and end up costing you THOUSANDS
James explains: “Never be afraid to prod and probe, and to ask as many questions as you want.
"Fail to spot the red flags, and you could end up with a bill running into tens of thousands of pounds to put things right.”If you look around a property and notice it’s been recently painted, this should set the alarm bells ringing.
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