One Year As A Home Owner: Regrets, Tips & Lessons for UK First-Time Buyers 🏡

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Buying a house is just the beginning! 🏡 It’s been a year since I bought my first home, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey full of unexpected lessons, costly surprises, and rewarding milestones. In this video, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about homeownership—from managing expenses to DIY hacks, and avoiding rookie mistakes. ✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: - How to avoid feeling house-poor by leaving room in your budget - Why settling into your home is a marathon, not a sprint - DIY wins and the shocking costs of labour (£6,000 for wardrobes?! 😳) - Why location can matter more than property size - The realities of garden upkeep and how to save time - Decorating regrets, furniture mishaps, and practical tips for creating your dream home 💡 FREE RESOURCE: House-Buying Checklist: https://famous-moon-161.myflodesk.com/ucafv0zcji 💬 Comment below: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned (or worry about) when it comes to buying or owning a house? Let’s chat! ________________ RESOURCES MENTIONED 👉🏽 Start your print-on-demand business today on Printify and explore the Early Access Catalog: https://printify.com/app/products/early-access 🏠 Don’t miss my First-Time Buyer’s Guide—packed with tips, checklists, and advice to simplify your home-buying journey. Download it here 👉 https://stan.store/thechiderapeters 📅 Speak to a Qualified Mortgage Advisor (The first call is FREE) - https://tr.ee/4wGwAxS0Ht 👉🏽 OPEN A 5.06% AER (variable) CASH ISA ON PLUM Rate correct as of 13/01/25 https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3Tbxs ________________ 🎥 WATCH NEXT How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck https://youtu.be/yJEAW_KdbR0 The Full Process of Buying a House in the UK https://youtu.be/wBR9fHnwoZk ________________ DISCLAIMER: This is not personal finance advice. Always speak to your personal finance advisor for tailored financial advice #housebuying #howto #firsttimehomebuyer ________________ FOR COLLABORATIONS/SPONSORSHIPS Please get in touch with me [email protected] ____________________________ MY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thechiderapeters MY TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/chiderapeters_ MY TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechiderapeters ______________________________ MY GADGETS 📹 Camera https://amzn.to/4anHFop 🎤 Microphone https://amzn.to/3Jtw4Zv 📸 The Lens https://amzn.to/4aL0guE 💡The lights I use https://amzn.to/484rRqo ________________ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Introduction 00:45 Lesson 1 01:49 Lesson 2 02:35 Lesson 3 04:01 Lesson 4 04:57 Printify 06:16 Lesson 5 07:18 Lesson 6 08:10 Lesson 7 09:38 Lesson 8 10:39 Lesson 9 11:36 Lesson 10 12:13 Lesson 11 Thanks for watching!