Does moving really cost this much?

kings111

Hi all,

we have a house to sell and are looking at all the costs of moving. My husband beleives it costs about £5000 to move ect solicitors, estate agent fees, moving van ect...That sounded a lot to me.

Can anyone tell me what are all the things that has to be paid for what moving and the average costs of these?

Thank you very very vey much

Emmzi

solicitors - £400 to sell and £400 to buy, more if it is complex
HIPS up to £400
estate agent 2% of property price
movers £400+ deonding on stuff to be moved
stamp duty if property over £175k
searches from council
mortgage moving/ arrnagement fee up to £500
early repayment charge to consider if on non portable fixed rate
possible renting if dates dont line up
possible storage and insurance for same reason
and all the new curtains carpets and white goods you may want

I reckon he's a bit light in his costs myself.

Cliveski2009

Cost us between £4-5k all told - selling flat at £135k, buying bungalow at £150k. Just glad we didn't have to pay the stamp duty!

mark5

When we moved home in 2006 some of the costs are listed below

Mortgage Valuation Fee £400
Mortgage arrangement Fee £499
Stamp Duty £2160
Solicitors Fees approx £800
Chaps £30
Land Registry Dealing fee £220
Other Searches £90
Removals £300 (rented a van for a few days)
Redemption Charge on Mortgage £2100
Part ex so no estate agents fee

lincroft1710

Depending on properties bought/sold, any additional items needing to be bought, i.e. new curtains/carpets/appliances even sometimes furniture, you could be looking anywhere between £4K to £12Kplus, and that's without any redec or alts to new place you may want to do. Figure of £5K is good starting point.

kings111

wow thanks guys...
All really helpful thank you. I had no idea it would cost so much and all the people involved!

I will write all of that down and keep it noted! :beer:

themaccas

Our costs were over £20K but OH's work paid around £6k of that, still left us with a hefty bill though! I'd have been thrilled with £5K!

Hope your move goes well, apart from the stress, it is an exciting time