How much will it cost?
Complete the table below and add up the costs for an idea of how much it will cost you to move.
If you are buying
If you are selling
Initial deposit/
Holding charge
£ Legal fees
(If not already entered under “buying”)
£
Legal fees £ Estate Agent’s fee £
Stamp Duty (if applicable) £ Removal costs
(If not already entered under “buying”)
£
Main deposit £    
Surveyor’s fees £    
Mortgage set-up charge £    
Removal costs £    
TOTAL £ TOTAL  
Total cost of buying and selling £

You can use this list to assess how much your total monthly outgoings are likely to be in your new home.

ITEM MONTHLY COST
Mortgage payment £
Other loans/hire purchase £
Buildings and contents insurance £
Life policies/health cover £
Pension £
Savings £
Council tax £
Gas/electricity/domestic fuel £
Water £
Telephone (landline/mobile/internet) £
TV licence £
TV/Video rental £
Car running costs £
Food and groceries £
Clubs/hobbies/memberships £
School/nursery fees £
Other £
 
Total (A) £
Your monthly income (B) £
Balance (B-A) £

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Article Date: April 2006

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