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Moving Cost Calculator

Estimate the all-in cost of moving home, including removals, deposits, fees, cleaning and any buying or selling costs.

Short answer

A typical UK rental move costs £1,200–£3,500 (deposit + first month + removals + cleaning). A purchase adds stamp duty, legal/survey fees and mortgage costs — often £2,000–£8,000 on top.

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Calculation method, coverage and version

Inputs used: What are you doing?, Bedrooms in current home, Distance to new home, Monthly rent of new place (£), Deposit weeks (max 5 in England), Purchase price (£), Stamp duty (£), Legal/conveyancing on purchase (£), Survey (£), Mortgage product/arrangement fee (£), Estate agent fee (%), Sale price (£), Legal fees on sale (£), EPC for sale (£), Packing service?, End-of-tenancy / move-out cleaning (£), Storage (if needed) (£).
Calculation approach: The calculator applies the rules and assumptions described in “How it works” to the values you enter. Rounding can cause small differences from an official or provider calculation.
Coverage: Household Bills & Lifestyle. UK nations, tax treatment, local rules and provider criteria can differ; check the official sources shown below before acting.
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Not included unless explicitly requested: personal circumstances not entered, provider discretion, future rule changes, professional fees and case-specific exceptions. Read the full calculator methodology.

How it works

We size removals from bedroom count and distance, add packing if selected, then add tenancy or purchase costs based on the move type.

Worked example

3-bed local move, renting at £1,100/m, 5-week deposit, DIY pack, £150 clean → £900 removals + £1,270 deposit + £1,100 rent + £150 = £3,420.

Who should use this

•Anyone budgeting for a move
•First-time buyers tallying the all-in cost
•Tenants comparing rented properties

Common mistakes

×Forgetting first month's rent on top of deposit
×Underestimating removals for 4+ bed moves
×Missing search/local authority fees in conveyancing
×Ignoring overlap costs if move dates don't line up

Frequently asked questions

What's the maximum tenancy deposit?▾

5 weeks' rent in England (or 6 weeks if annual rent is over £50,000). Capped under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

How much does conveyancing cost?▾

£800–£1,800 plus disbursements (£200–£400). Fixed fees are common.

Are removals worth it vs DIY van hire?▾

For 1-2 bed moves DIY can be 50% cheaper. For 3+ beds, professionals usually win on time and damage risk.

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