Cost & Planning

How to budget for a house move: a realistic guide

The full list of moving costs people forget about, and how much to set aside.

John, Halton Removals12 December 20256 min read

The removal company is rarely the biggest line in the moving budget. Here's the realistic list.

Typical line items

  • Removals: €600 to €2,000
  • Packing service or materials: €100 to €600
  • Stamp duty if applicable
  • Solicitor: €1,500 to €2,500
  • Deep clean of the new house: €150 to €350
  • First-week costs: paint, curtain rails, a new bed for the kids' room
  • Utility set-ups and broadband install

A buffer

Add 10% for the things you forgot. You will forget something.