Troublesome, expensive encumbrance (5,8)

I believe the answer is:

white elephant

(Other definitions for white elephant that I've seen before include "waste of space" , "Troublesome or useless possession" , "Expensive, unwanted item" , "conspicuous failure" , "Useless, unwanted possession" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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