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.
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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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Giant Van is a UK removals company operating across 50 cities.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
There are no added surcharges on moving day and no fine print about stairs or parking.
Man-and-van bookings start from £48 regionally and £49 in London.
Full house removals start from £149.
How to Book Cost of Selling a House in the UK
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Preparation is the biggest factor in a smooth moving day.
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Start packing non-essential rooms two weeks before the move.
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Use proper double-walled boxes for books, kitchen items, and fragile goods.
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Label every box with the destination room, not just the contents.
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Disconnect the washing machine and dishwasher the night before.
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Strip beds on the morning of the move.
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Remove pictures and mirrors from walls and wrap them separately.
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Keep a 'day one' box with essentials — kettle, mugs, phone charger, toilet roll — that loads last and unloads first.
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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.
After accepting an offer, your focus shifts to the move itself.
If completion is on a tight schedule, same-day removal availability matters.
Giant Van operates across the UK with same-day bookings available in most areas.
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Cost of Selling a House — FAQs
Can I get an online courier quote for moving small items after a sale?
An online courier quote is useful for items left behind after completion or for sending belongings to a new address in stages. Services like Parcel2Go, Shiply, and AnyVan provide instant online courier quotes. Small items and single boxes cost £5 to £30. Larger items like furniture start from around £40. Compare several platforms before booking.
Can a baggage courier handle excess items when selling and moving?
A baggage courier service moves suitcases, boxes, and personal effects between addresses. This is useful when you sell and need items at a temporary address before your new home is ready. Services like Luggage Mule, SendMyBag, and My Baggage charge £20 to £60 per bag for UK delivery. Book at least 3 days in advance.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index
HM Land Registry's monthly index of what homes across the UK actually sold for.
- GOV.UK — Stamp Duty Land Tax
What Stamp Duty Land Tax is owed when you buy a home in England or Northern Ireland.
- GOV.UK — selling a home
The official step-by-step guide to selling a home, from valuation through to completion.
- HM Land Registry — search property information
Look up a property's title, boundaries and last recorded sale price on the official register.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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