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Moving house cost checklist

Use a practical UK moving-house cost checklist covering buying, selling, mortgage, legal and removal expenses. UK Moving Cost Index

Use this checklist before you commit to a moving budget.
Not every item applies to every move, but missing several smaller costs can materially change the cash you need.

Buying

  • Deposit
  • Property transaction tax
  • Buying conveyancing
  • Survey
  • Mortgage product, valuation or broker fees where applicable

Selling

  • Estate-agent fee
  • Selling conveyancing
  • Mortgage redemption or early repayment charge
  • Leasehold or management information fees where applicable

Moving

  • Removal company or van hire
  • Packing materials
  • Storage if required
  • Cleaning and practical change-of-address costs
Your whole move

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