Cost of Selling a House
The cost of selling a house catches many homeowners off guard. Estate agent fees alone can run into thousands, and that is before solicitors, Energy Performance Certificates, and removal costs. This guide breaks down every expense a seller faces in 2026, with actual UK figures so you can calculate your net proceeds accurately.
Selling a house costs £5,000 to £15,000+ including agent fees (1-2%), solicitor (£500-£1,500), EPC (£60-£120), and removal. Giant Van house removals from £149, fully insured. Same-day bookings available UK-wide.
Estate Agent, Legal and Removal Companies Fees for Sellers
The largest selling cost is typically the estate agent fee.
High-street agents charge 1 to 2 percent of the sale price (plus VAT), which on a £300,000 property means £3,600 to £7,200.
Online agents like Purplebricks or Yopa charge fixed fees of £800 to £1,500 regardless of sale price.
Conveyancing solicitor fees run £500 to £1,500, covering the legal transfer of ownership.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) costs £60 to £120 and is legally required before marketing.
Removal costs vary by region.
If you search for removal companies in Leigh-on-Sea, Bolton, or Brighton, expect local moves to cost £250 to £550 for a 2-bed property.
If your property is leasehold, the freeholder may charge a 'management pack' fee of £200 to £500 for information your buyer's solicitor needs.
Mortgage exit fees vary by lender but can be £100 to £250.
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How to Prepare for Your Move
Preparation is the biggest factor in a smooth moving day.
Start packing non-essential rooms two weeks before the move.
Use proper double-walled boxes for books, kitchen items, and fragile goods.
Label every box with the destination room, not just the contents.
Disconnect the washing machine and dishwasher the night before.
What Is Included With Giant Van
A Giant Van booking includes the driver, the van, fuel, and goods-in-transit insurance as standard.
Full removals include transit blankets, straps, furniture dollies, and tool kits for dismantling and reassembling beds and wardrobes.
Packing services are available as an add-on and quoted separately.
Storage — either short-term during the move or long-term for items that will not fit the new property — is available through Giant Van's storage partners.
Vehicle transport (cars, motorcycles) can be added to a house move quote.
Piano and specialist-item moves require a separate survey but are handled by the same team.
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