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Moving Costs

The cost of moving house can be substantial – and there’s a long list of fees and expenses you’ll need to consider.

Here, we’ll outline the major up-front costs when moving home and list the ongoing costs you’ll need to factor in, too.

What is the average cost of moving house in the UK?

The average cost of moving house in the UK has fallen to £6,700, according to data from Which?

It’s estimated the stamp duty ‘holiday’ has saved movers up to £4,000, but with the savings coming to an end, the average cost of moving looks set to increase once again.

What costs are associated with moving?

When moving, you’ll need to factor in a host of up-front costs, as well as a number of ongoing expenses to protect and run your new home.

You should consider these up-front costs:

• Stamp duty

• Your deposit

• Mortgage arrangement fee

• Mortgage valuation fee

• Legal and conveyancing fees

• Survey fees

• Estate agent fees

• Energy performance certificate costs

• Storage costs

• Removals fees

You should also factor in ongoing costs, such as:

• Property maintenance

• Insurance policies

• Council tax

• Utility bills

• Ground rent and service charges

• Mail redirection costs

10 major up-front costs when moving home

1. Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is usually one of the biggest up-front costs when moving home – although the amount you’ll pay depends on several factors.

The stamp duty ‘holiday’ introduced in the summer of 2020 meant large savings for many buyers.

With stamp duty reverting to pre-Covid rules later in 2021, however, how much you’ll pay will depend as much on when you complete your purchase as it will the cost of your home.

Here are the key points on stamp duty:

• From July 1, 2021, first-time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000 of a property’s purchase price, up to a maximum purchase price of £500,000

• Before September 30, 2021, buyers in England will pay no stamp duty on the first £250,000 of a property’s purchase price

• From October 1, 2021, buyers in England will pay no stamp duty on the first £125,000 of a property’s purchase price

• Investors or those buying second homes pay a 3% stamp duty surcharge on top of any existing rates

That means, from October 1, 2021, buyers who aren’t first timers will pay the following rates of stamp duty:

Purchase Price Band Stamp Duty Rate Second home / BTL rate
£0 - £125,000 0% 3%
£125,001 - £250,000 2% 5%
£250,001 - £925,000 5% 8%
£925,001 - £1.5m 10% 13%
£1.5m + 12% 15%

From July 1, 2021, first-time buyers in England will pay the following stamp duty rates:

Purchase Price Band Stamp Duty Rate
£0 - £300,000* 0%
£300,001 - £500,000 5%

Your potential stamp duty costs from October 1, based on purchase price, could be:

Purchase Price Band Stamp Duty Rate Second home / BTL rate
£100,000 £0 £0
£150,000 £0 £500
£200,000 £0 £1,500
£250,000 £0 £2,500
£300,000 £0 £5,000
£400,000 £5,000 £10,000
£500,000 £10,000 £15,000
£600,000 £20,000 £20,000

* Up to a maximum purchase price of £500,000. Properties costing more than this will be subject to standard stamp duty rates

2. Your Deposit

Your deposit on your new home will almost certainly be the biggest single up-front cost you commit to.

It can also be the toughest cost to save.

According to the Halifax, the average deposit a first-time buyer needs to save in the UK rose to £57,000 in 2020.

Whether you have your deposit saved, or you’re using equity from the sale of your current home, you’ll generally need to put down a deposit of at least 10% of your new home’s purchase price.

For first-time buyers, a 5% deposit is sometimes enough if you’re using the Help to Buy scheme, or you’re looking to get a mortgage as part of the government’s 95% mortgage guarantee scheme.

If you’re buying with a 90% or 95% mortgage, you could be looking at the following deposit requirements:

Purchase Price Band Stamp Duty Rate Second home / BTL rate
£100,000 £0 £0
£150,000 £0 £500
£200,000 £0 £1,500
£300,000 £0 £5,000
£400,000 £5,000 £10,000
£500,000 £10,000 £15,000
£600,000 £20,000 £20,000

* Up to a maximum purchase price of £500,000. Properties costing more than this will be subject to standard stamp duty rates

3. Mortgage Arrangement Fee

Most mortgage lenders will charge an arrangement fee when you take out a loan to buy your new home.

The cost of these fees can vary, but they can be up to £2,000 depending on the type of mortgage you’re taking out.

As a rule, the lower the interest rate of your mortgage, the higher your arrangement fee is likely to be.

Many lenders will allow you to add your arrangement fee to your mortgage loan, if it’s affordable to do so.

But while this can technically remove the up-front cost, you should remember that adding the fee to your loan means you’ll pay interest on it over the term of your mortgage.

4. Mortgage Valuation Fee

Before your lender agrees to loan you the mortgage to buy your home, they’ll need to be certain that the property is worth at least the amount of money they’re lending you.

So, your lender will carry out a valuation of the property – for which there is a fee.

Mortgage valuation fees can vary in cost and the amount you’ll pay is usually relative to the size of the property you’re buying.

With that in mind, expect to pay anywhere between £150 and £800 up front.

5. Legal Fees

You need a solicitor to carry out the legal work on your property purchase – and sale if you’re selling your existing home.

Solicitor fees often vary depending on the value of the properties you’re buying and selling and the complexity of the work required.

Often, leasehold properties like flats and apartments are more complicated legally, so legal fees for these are often more costly.

You should expect to pay between £800 and £1,500 to your solicitor or conveyancer, but you should also factor these additional search costs:

• Bankruptcy search

• Land Registry fees

• ID verification fee

• Local authority searches

• Water and drainage searches

• Environmental searches

• Money transfer fees

• Mortgage handling fee

These additional fees can total between £200 and more than £1,000, so always check with your solicitor whether they’re included in a quote or charged for on top.

6. Survey Fee

When buying a property, it’s always a good idea to have a survey carried out.

This will reveal any potential problems with the property you’re buying, before you commit to actually buying it.

Survey costs vary depending on the type of survey you’re having done. The most common, and their potential costs, are:

Type of Survey Potential Cost
Condition Report £400 - £950
Homebuyer Report £450 - £1,000
Full Structural Survey £600 - £1,500

The type of survey you need will depend on the age and condition of the property you’re buying:

  • Condition Report: Newer homes in good condition
  • Homebuyer Report: Standard properties in fairly good condition
  • Full Structural Survey: Larger, older homes and period properties

7. Estate Agent Fees

If you’re selling your existing home before buying a new property, you’ll need to factor in estate agent fees to your up-front costs.

Many estate agents will charge a commission to sell your home, based on a percentage of the sale price and only payable if your home is sold.

Other agents may charge a fixed fee to market your property, which is sometimes payable even if they fail to find a buyer.

Make sure you’re totally clear on how your estate agent’s contract and fees work before you sign up.

8. Energy performance certificate costs

In order to legally sell your property, you need to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

EPCs are valid for 10 years, so if you have one that’s within its expiry date, you won’t have to have a new assessment carried out.

If you don’t have a valid EPC, however, you’ll need to book an assessor, which usually costs between £60 and £120 depending on the size of your property.

9. Storage costs

Moving out of your existing property and into your new home on the same day can be stressful.

So, it’s no surprise to see more and more buyers opting instead to put their belongings into storage before moving into their new home a few days, or weeks, later.

Storage costs will depend on the number and size of belongings you’re looking to store and how long you want to store them for.

However, storage is a competitive space, so you can often negotiate and secure a good deal if you shop around.

10. Removals fees

Removals companies often get booked up well in advance, so ensure you start shopping around well before your moving date.

Removals is also a competitive sector, so don’t be afraid to haggle when shopping around for a good firm.

The amount you pay in removals fees will depend on the size of the lorry needed to transport your things and the distance between your old home and your new one.

Post-Moving Day Costs

1. Ongoing Property Maintenance

Even with the safety net of a survey, there’s a chance your new home may require some early maintenance to make it work for you or to fix any problems.

You should factor in some costs shortly after moving into your property to undertake any work required, while also considering ongoing costs to keep your new home in good condition.

2. Insurance policies

If you’re buying your new home with a mortgage, your lender will almost certainly insist you have a buildings insurance policy in place.

This protects your home (and your lender’s money) against damage or destruction from fire, flood or break-ins.

You could also consider other insurance policies, such as:

  • Contents insurance – to protect your belongings from damage or theft
  • Life insurance – to cover your mortgage and protect your family should you pass away during your mortgage term

3. Council tax

Council tax is an important cost to factor into your annual property budget.

How much council tax you pay will depend on your local authority’s banding rates, but the band your home falls into is based on how much the property was worth on April 1, 1991.

For properties built after April 1, 1991, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will assess it to determine which band it falls into, taking into account:

  • The size of your property
  • Its layout and character
  • Its location
  • How it compares to other similar homes in the area

4. Utility Bills

Utility bills you’ll need to factor in when moving home include:

  • Electricity
  • Gas
  • Water and Sewerage
  • Broadband

The cost of electricity and gas, in particular, could increase or decrease compared with your previous home depending on the size of your new property and its energy efficiency.

5. Ground rent and service charges

If you’re buying a leasehold property such as a flat or apartment, you may need to pay annual ground rent and a service charge.

Ground rent is payable to the building’s freeholder to occupy the land your leasehold property is built on.

Service charges, meanwhile, cover the freeholder’s costs for maintaining land and the common areas of the building.

Ground rent can vary depending on the freeholder, so you could expect to pay anything between £10 and several hundreds of pounds annually.

Service charges are usually between £1,000 and £2,000 a year, although this can vary.

6. Mail redirection costs

Mail redirection can be a great way to ensure none of your post goes to your old address once you’ve moved out.

The cost of mail redirection depends on the number of people who need their post to be redirected, where the mail is coming from and how long you want to redirect for.

Royal Mail’s redirection service starts at £33.99 all the way up to £249.99.

What is the least expensive way to move?

Although the up-front costs associated with moving home are often substantial, there are ways you can make savings:

• Shop around for quotes when looking for solicitors, removals firms or storage companies

• Move at a quieter time of year for removals companies, such as the autumn or winter, when they may have deals on

• Sell the things you don’t need to save money on removals

• Move home yourself by hiring a van or lorry which can often be cheaper than hiring a removals company

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01843 272200
tammy@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Tammy has recently joined the Guildcrest team as an Accounts Assistant but has many years of experience in administration and customer support and specialises in the property and construction sector.

Tammy loves her home town of Ramsgate and is often out and about enjoying the local town and beaches, but also loves to venture further afield to the Greek islands. In her downtime she enjoys spending time with her partner of 33 years, her two grown-up daughters and her favourite child… Freddie the rescue pug!

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ANAEA
Residential Sales & Lettings Executive
01843 272200
anita@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Anita is our residential, lettings and commercial executive and comes with over eleven years’ experience in estate agency including seven years at management level bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise, along with a friendly, personable and professional approach.

Anita prides herself on providing an honest and upfront approach with all clients, while offering understanding associated with the complexities of moving and providing support throughout the process to buyers and sellers alike.

In her spare time, she partakes in a range of fitness activities such as weight training, running and Yoga. She enjoys time with her family, walking her cockapoo dog Benji along the Kent coastline with her partner and is currently renovating a house in Italy. Anita has been known to take to the stage in amateur plays and musicals with her theatre group and has recently thrown herself into standup comedy, because as she says “life is too short not to laugh!”

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Architecture, Design & Visualisation

Turner Jackson Day Associates are an award-winning architectural design studio based in Whitstable, but operating throughout Kent and the Southeast. Working across a range of sectors, from bespoke residential extensions, up to large-scale master planning, commercial, healthcare, leisure, and education; their highly skilled team of Architects, Technologists and Designers work collaboratively to create unique and original designs which put the client at the heart of the design process.

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Three years ago, he quit finance in London for the Kent countryside where he was able finally to dive into his lifelong passion for gardens and landscaping; a desk for a field was a good trade. 

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Recognising the necessity for secure storage and the importance of good customer relations, they offer exceptionally high levels of security for all your assets, granting you peace of mind. Taking pride in outstanding customer care at their state-of-the-art storage facility in Kent, conveniently based along Manston Rd Margate.

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Home Staging

With a passion for home interior’s, Sarah and Martine offer creative flare and a wealth of experience on how home staging can help in the sale of your home, whether decluttering or de-personalising to dressing empty properties to make them look homely and welcoming for perspective purchasers.

Their attention to detail is second to none, when it comes to selecting furniture, cushions and artefacts to showcase homes to their fullest potential. Whether it’s a bedroom, kitchen, games room, bathroom or garden, they provide furnishings encapsulating the properties unique style, presenting every home with an inviting feel, providing vision to any viewer.

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Business Development & Marketing Manager
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1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Natalie is an experienced creative with over 30 years in the design industry, having worked with the highest calibre of blue-chip clients from the UK and around the world.

With a creative flair and passion for a wide spectrum of design and marketing medias, she is thrilled to bring her extensive knowledge to her role as the brand guardian for all things Guildcrest!

Natalie also loves to work on strategic initiatives to grow the business and is always looking at new opportunities and ways to improve the smooth running of the business. Building and maintaining client relationships and expanding market presence to ensure growth.

When she is not behind the computer (being a little bit of a geek), she loves to go shopping, visit art galleries, travel around the UK and abroad and go for walks in the countryside. She also loves to attend a number of concerts when she can!

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Accounts Manager
01843 272200
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Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Gintare is our Accounts Manager who keeps us on the straight and narrow. Her love for numbers, organisational foresight, and aptitude make her an indispensable asset.

Gintare’s meticulous approach ensures flawless financial operations, while her IT problem-solving skills helps keep our systems running seamlessly.

Her dynamic skill set allows us to focus on serving clients and expanding our business, knowing that our financial foundation is in capable hands.

To unwind Gintare enjoys spending time with her family, going for long walks, cooking and baking baking. She also spends a lot of time watching her son at swimming galas.

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Vicki Wilkinson
Administrative Manager
01843 272200
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Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Vicki has spent most of her working career in customer service and hospitality and loves liaising with customers face to face.

Vicki has joined the Guildcrest team part time to manage all the administrative responsibilities.

In her spare time Vicki loves spending time with her family and many pets and enjoys socialising with her friends, volunteering and gardening.

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Communication was always prompt whether in person or over the phone. Happy to go the extra mile.

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Verity Fagg
ANAEA
Commercial Sales & Letting Executive
01843 272200
hayley@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Verity is our Residential and Commercial Sales Executive who started in the company showcasing our show homes and event hosting and has since progressed into Residential and Commercial Sales.

Verity is very versatile, specialising in the commercial property rental and sales market, as well as having a wide knowledge of Residential sales. Verity has loved assisting clients in their newest ventures, whether that be moving into their forever home or expanding their business.

Drawing from years of customer service and marketing experience, as well as being a Press Officer Verity understands the importance of having a professional yet friendly relationship with all clients to ensure that they find exactly what they are looking for.

Verity spends her spare time at race circuits supporting close friends in the crazy world of motorcycle racing, as well as being a Press Officer for multiple riders.

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“As our shop lease was coming to it’s end in Broadstairs, I decided to move Cyber Central over to one of the new commercial units built by Guildcrest in Manstons every growing business park. I am incredibly happy with the new building and the fantastic service from all of the Guildcrest staff, highly recommend, many thanks.”

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Georgia Wilkinson
ARLA, ANAEA
Residential Sales &
Lettings Executive
01843 272200
georgia@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Georgia is our friendly Residential Sales and Lettings Executive who draws from years of customer experience to expertly guide clients through every step of buying, selling, and renting residential properties.

Known for her personal, friendly approach and commitment to customer satisfaction, Georgia brings both passion and professionalism to the role, ensuring all clients find exactly what they are looking for.

Having worked closely with our developers, Georgia is the main contact for all new build sales and loves helping clients find their perfect plot and picking their choices!

When not at work, Georgia loves spending time at the beach with a coffee, exploring new places, doing one of her many craft hobbies, or being at home relaxing with her cats and loved ones.

What our clients say...

“She was absolutely great… from start to finish. Easy to talk to and very helpful. Communication with Georgia was good, she handled the whole process very quickly and with patience. Thank you.”

Review by Ajay Patel
Carrie Crelling
MNAEA
Sales Progressor
01843 272200
carrie@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

“Carrie is one of our highly experienced Commercial and Residential Sales Executives and our dedicated Sales Progressor. Carrie has worked in the industry for nearly 40 years and loves all aspects of her estate agency work and is still very passionate about helping people complete their property journey.

With her excellent communication skills, well-established connections, knowledge of the local area and understanding of all that’s involved when buying or selling homes, you know you are in very safe hands. Her experience and natural ability to put people at ease, makes any property transaction a smooth and positive experience.

In her free time she enjoys going to concerts, west end shows and the cinema and finds reading a book or two a great way to relax along with taking her dog ‘Ralf’ for walks along the beach.”

What our clients say...

“Carrie was brilliant in helping the purchase of the industrial unit go through. She was prompt in answering questions and always kept us in the loop, she’s a credit to your team!”

Review by Andrew Turner
Hayley Mannering
ANAEA
Assistant Branch Manager
01843 272200
hayley@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Hayley is our Assistant Branch Manager who brings a wealth of knowledge to the team with over 30 years experience in the property market.

With expertise spanning both residential and commercial, Hayley’s passion lies in connecting with new clients to turn their property aspirations into realities.

Her approach is characterised by honesty, friendliness, and unwavering professionalism, and she enriches our team with her insights and extensive knowledge of the local market.

In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit in particular going to the gym and cycling and loves spending time with her family and socialising with her friends.

What our clients say...

“Hayley was the best agent we’ve dealt with by far; friendly, approachable and always happy to help. Hayley provided weekly updates and kept us in the loop. We couldn’t ask for more from an agent, it’s refreshing to receive this treatment as it isn’t guaranteed, especially from other agents we’ve experienced. If we choose to move again in the future we’ll be sure to contact Hayley.”

Review by Tom Warner
Martine Skinner
ANAEA
Branch Manager
01843 272200
martine@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

Martine is our Branch Manager for Residential & Commercial Sales and brings an abundance of experience in the estate agency industry.

Having dedicated over 10 years helping clients from listing properties for vendors and to sourcing buyers and completing sales, she has also worked closely with landlords and tenants in the letting market.

She has a wide range of industry skills and is passionate and dedicated to each sales and lettings opportunity. With excellent knowledge of the area, Martine is a friendly, professional and approachable member of the team.

Martine loves to go shopping for handbags and has a real passion for Interior design and home staging. Her favourite go-to is sitting in the sunshine with a good book and a cocktail.

What our clients say...

“Super friendly team in the office! They helped us secure two wonderful units at Maple Leaf Business Park. Martine and the team are first class and extremely professional! Many thanks, it was a pleasure conducting our business together.”

Review by James Baker
Sarah Huckstep-Fagg
MNAEA, MNAEA Comm, MARLA
Founder and Sales Director
01843 272200
sarah@guildcrestestates.co.uk
1 The Laurels,
Manston Business Park,
Ramsgate,
Kent CT12 5NQ

“Sales director and founder of Guildcrest Estates, Sarah is an experienced estate agent who began her career in the commercial field.

Having been involved with the construction of commercial properties and later, new build residential properties for a number of years, it was a natural progression to branch out into the sales and rental market. That’s when Guildcrest Estates was formed.

Her fabulous team of equally passionate, caring, knowledgeable and experienced ladies, has seen Guildcrest Estates grow and successfully expand into the resales market, offering a wide range of services including valuations, home staging, property and estate management.

“Helping people has always been my passion and I love being able to make a potentially stressful situation less so. Matching people to their dream home or perfect business home is a joy and a privilege.”

Sarah is professional, friendly, dedicated to her role and is very supportive of her amazing team.

Away from the office Sarah loves to spend time with her family, go shopping and finds weekend breaks away, a great way to unwind.”

What our clients say...

“The team at Guildcrest are professional, reliable, helpful and friendly. They have gone above and beyond to ensure we had a smooth transition into our new home. We cannot thank the team at Guildcrest enough for all their knowledge and support!”

Review by Cordelia Atkinson