How much does it cost to move home?
March 14, 2023 7:34 pm
The cost of moving home varies significantly depending on whether you’re a first-time buyer or are selling a home at the same time.
The tables below gives a rough guide of the extra costs that can come with buying a property, remember costs can vary – always get a quote!
Data is provided by the price comparison website reallymoving.com as of March 2023 – here is a worked example…
Home-buying costs at a glance
Buying Your First Home
First-time buyers | Average cost |
Stamp duty | £0 (first-time buyers only pay if the property costs more than £425,000) |
Estate agent fees | £0 (not required as no property to sell) |
Legal fees | £1100 |
House survey | £500 |
Removals | £500 |
Energy Performance Certificate | £0 (not required as no property to sell) |
Total | £2,100 Potential costs between £1,500-£3,500 |
Moving Home
Home movers | Average cost |
Stamp duty, based on house price of £350,000 | £5,000 |
Estate agent fees, based on house price of £250,000 | £3,000 (based on a fee of 1%+vat) |
Legal fees | £1,700 |
House survey | £500 |
Removals | £650 |
Energy Performance Certificate | £60 |
Total | £10,910 Potential costs between £9,400-£11,700 |