A working budget for a typical purchase. Quotes from solicitors, surveyors and removal firms will differ.
Purchase conveyancing
Solicitor or licensed conveyancer, excluding extras
£1,300
Local searches
Local authority, drainage, and environmental packs
£350
Land Registry fee
England & Wales illustrative scale
£150
Home survey
Level 2 homebuyer-style survey
£700
Removals
Van and crew for a typical UK move of this size
£720
Stamp duty / LBTT / LTT
SDLT — standard residential
£7,500
Estimated total £10,720
Figures are illustrative only and are not tax, legal or mortgage advice. Thresholds change. Confirm the latest rates with HMRC, Revenue Scotland, the Welsh Government, your solicitor, or a qualified adviser before you exchange.