How much will it cost to move?
Pop in a few details and we’ll estimate your total moving costs, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT),
legal fees, surveys and removals. It’s not advice or a quote, but it’s a really handy sense-check.
Based on 2025/26 SDLT bands for England & Northern Ireland
Your move details
Adjust any of the assumptions to match your plans. All amounts are in pounds.
Price of the property you’re buying.
SDLT is calculated differently for each option.
Percentage of the purchase price you’ll put down as a deposit.
Rough equity you expect to receive from selling your current home.
As a % of your sale price (if you’re selling).
Used to estimate estate agent fees.
Solicitor / conveyancer for sale & purchase.
Homebuyer report, valuation, etc.
Removal company or van hire.
Arrangement, booking or broker fees you expect to pay upfront.
Redirecting post, cleaning, storage, childcare, etc.
If your current mortgage has an early repayment charge.
Instant estimate – no details saved
Your estimated moving costs
These figures are for guidance only and don’t replace personalised advice.
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This is the rough amount you may need available in cash or savings to cover your deposit and
upfront costs, after taking any equity from your sale into account.
We’ll show a breakdown here once you’ve entered a purchase price.
Important: this is a guide only – tax rules can change.
SDLT is based on current rules from April 2025 onwards. First-time buyers get relief on
purchases up to £500,000. Additional properties attract a 3% surcharge on each band.
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