After a week of intense scrutiny over high government borrowing costs, Chancellor Rachel Reeves was offered a small reprieve when inflation figures came in lower than expected - 2.5% instead of 2.6%.

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As a first-time buyer, you may have already exhausted your savings for a deposit, as well as covering legal fees and removal costs. It's important to consider the true cost of any mortgage deal ...