What Is The Average Cost Of Moving House?

The average cost of moving house can be over £14,000 in the UK with a range of different associated costs. But, it doesn’t need to cost that much. 

The costs involved with moving house go beyond just transporting items from one house to another - from Stamp Duty to conveyancing fees - there is a lot to consider. 

Luckily, at The Box Co., we are experts in cost-effective moves. With prices starting at just £199 per move, our team of professional movers can move your items safely and affordably. Contact us today!

 

How Much Does Moving House Cost In The UK?

 

The cost of moving house can be around £14,000 on average but the price varies significantly based on different factors. Location also has a huge influence - for example, moving house in London can cost a staggering £29,528 whereas in the North East costs are only around £5,539 (according to data from Which). 

 

How Much Does It Cost To Use A Removal Company?

 

The cost of using a removal company will vary between companies and will be affected by multiple factors including the volume of goods being transported, the distance between collection and drop-off point and the efficiency of packing. Some removal companies may offer full moving service whereas others may allow you to just hire a man with a van on the day of moving. The more inclusions your removals service has, the more expensive it is likely to be.

Here are the average estimated costs of using a removals company for different property sizes and different levels of service in the UK.

 

What Are The Main Costs When Moving House?

 

There are certain key costs which should be taken into account when moving house

 

Deposit 

To purchase a house you’ll need to make an initial down payment. Depending on the mortgage type, this will usually be between 5% and 20% of the property value.

 

Taxes 

One of the largest costs of moving to a new house is the Stamp Duty Land Tax which is a tax paid on top of the property purchasing price. The price of this is based on how much the property costs.

 

Mortgage Fees 

When purchasing a house, beyond the initial deposit you’ll need to budget for ongoing mortgage fees including interest rates, arrangement fees, valuation fees and other associated costs.

 

Survey Costs 

You’ll usually need to pay for a surveyor to come to your new house and assess the property condition.

 

Conveyancing Fees

There will be fees for any associated legal work needed to transfer property ownership.

 

Removal Costs 

This will be the cost of hiring a removal company, van hire or fuel for a personal vehicle. The exact price will depend on the level of service as well as the volume of items and distance.

 

Packing Materials

To keep your items safe during transit, you’ll need good quality packaging materials to protect your belongings.

 

Storage

You may need to keep items in short-term storage during the move. Using a storage by-the-box company can keep costs as low as possible during this time.

 

Mail Redirection

You may need to pay a specific fee to forward mail from your old address to your new address when you first move. In some cases, you might also need to pay to inform people that you’re moving house.

 

Insurance 

Both buildings and contents insurance will be required, often before exchanging contracts.

 

 

What Factors Impact The Cost Of Moving House?

 

When moving from one house to another, certain factors can impact the cost including:

 

Distance Travelled 

When moving house, the longer the distance, the higher the price will be. This is calculated based on fuel prices and labour costs. Local moves will be cheaper than international shipping. 

 

Volume Of Items 

The amount of items that you’ll need to move will impact the price as more items means more time, more staff and a larger vehicle (or potentially multiple vehicles). Usually, if you are moving from a larger house, there will be more items and it will work out more expensive.

 

Level Of Service 

Hiring a man with a van will have different price implications to a full moving service where professional movers pack for you, unpack, assemble and disassemble furniture.

 

The Time Of Year 

Certain days of the week and times of the year have a higher demand and can make it more expensive to move house.

 

Speciality Items 

Heavy items or items that require special transportation (like musical instruments) will increase moving costs.

 

How To Keep Moving Costs Low

 

Shop Around 

Do your research before choosing a moving service. Some charge through the roof but if you take the time to compare different prices from various providers, you might find a better deal. Smaller companies like The Box Co. offer affordable services with professional movers.

 

Do A DIY Move

For a smaller volume of items or a short-distance move, you could get away with doing the move yourself or roping in some friends and family to help out. This would be cheaper than hiring a professional service but means you’ll need to handle the heavy lifting yourself and take extra care to pack your items properly.

 

Lower Level Of Service

If you need a professional moving service but want to keep costs low, you could opt for van hire or hiring a man with a van rather than a full packing service. 

 

Move House Affordably With The Box Co. 

 

Whether you want to benefit from our full professional moving service or just want to hire a man with a van, we’ve got an option for you. With prices starting from just £199 per move, The Box Co. makes moving house genuinely affordable. Contact us today to find the best options to help you move house efficiently.