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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Homeowners ‘face average bill of nearly £4,000 to fix issues after moving’

Two in five (40 per cent) homeowners fail to factor in the full cost of their move, spending nearly £4,000 on unexpected expenses on average, a survey indicates.

Those who have overlooked costs are spending an extra £3,876 to fix issues such as boiler breakdowns or a leaking roof soon after getting the keys to their new home, according to the research commissioned by online estate agent Purplebricks.

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