I'm probably going to sell my current house and its been nearly 8 years since my last move - can anyone give me a first hand idea of what moving costs are currently? I.e.

* how much is stamp duty on buying a house at, say, 120k
* what are estate agents costs in selling a 90k house (I've only had one valuer so far and they charge 1% plus vat)
* what's a ball park figure for solicitors fees when selling, and buying?

Any info appreciated before I step into the estate agents and solicitors offices!

Originally posted by TommyFlockton

* how much is stamp duty on buying a house at, say, 120k


1%

See http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/rates/stamprates.htm


Originally posted by TommyFlockton


* what are estate agents costs in selling a 90k house (I've only had one valuer so far and they charge 1% plus vat)


You can get fixed rates of £295 or a percentage rate, 1% of 90K is £900 I would go for a fixed rate.


Originally posted by TommyFlockton

* what's a ball park figure for solicitors fees when selling, and buying?



Not sure but again get a fixed price, the cheapest way to do it is to use a conveyencer, look in yellow pages, they act as solicitors but don't have the full qualifications, so are cheaper. Don't worry they are not cowboys they are all regulated and stuff like that.

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For good conveyancing quotes try www.reallymoving.com. Far cheaper than any I had on the net or from the yellow pages and the solicitor I chose has been brilliant throughout my sale & purchase.

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Thanks for all the info from all that posted - very useful.

Tommy PM me when you are next on for some useful local info - we live in the same village.

Lindsey