Moving cost calculator

What this calculator does

Use this page to estimate the legal, survey, removals and mortgage-fee costs involved in moving home. It is useful when you want a quick cash requirement before the transaction gets serious.

Worked example

Even a straightforward move can add several thousand pounds of legal, survey and removals costs on top of the deposit and purchase tax.

Common mistakes

Do not forget to include both buying and selling costs.

Do not assume removals are the only moving expense.

Do not overlook temporary overlap in rent, mortgage or storage.

Why the result can differ

The exact legal and survey costs depend on property type, location and provider.

Selling costs are not included unless you add them in your own assumptions.

Purchase tax and mortgage fees vary by nation and lender.

What this calculator does

It adds up the practical costs of moving home: legal fees, surveys, removals, storage and any overlap between old and new housing. That gives a better sense of the cash pressure than looking at the asking price alone.

Worked example

A chain move can easily include both purchase and sale costs, especially if a buyer needs temporary storage or a short rent overlap. The calculator makes those extra items visible before the transaction becomes unavoidable.

Why the result can differ

Different solicitors, survey types, removals companies and temporary housing choices can change the total a lot. Purchase tax and mortgage fees also vary by nation and lender, so this should be used as a planning range.