The overall cost of moving house has rocketed over the last ten years, now standing just short of £10,000– increasing 225% over ten years. According to the latest survey carried out by PropertyFinder.com
On average, people looking to move home in the UK can currently expect to pay £450 in removal costs, £1,000 in lawyers fees, £3,027 in estate agent’s fees, and a massive £5,481 in stamp duty. Ten years ago, these figures stood at £376, £857, £1,257 and £679 respectively.