The average cost of selling a house in 2025 is £6,739. This is based on the average UK house priced at £292,000.
Your total cost will include the legal and disbursement fees for your conveyancing solicitor, alongside estate agent fees, and the quote for your chosen removal company. You may also wish to consider re-mortgaging or porting your mortgage.
In this guide, you can find a detailed breakdown of how much it costs to sell a house. This includes expected and potential costs, depending on your circumstances.
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House Selling Costs Summary
Costs such as postal redirection, are charged at fixed fees. Costs such as estate agents and house removals, will vary depending on your requirements and size or value of your property.
Selling House Costs | Fee |
|---|---|
Estate Agent | £5,840 |
Conveyancing | £814* |
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | £85 |
Total: | £6,739 |
General Moving Costs | Cost |
|---|---|
Removal Costs | £1,044* |
Mail Redirection | £40+ |
Home Report (Scotland only) | £703* |
| Total: | £1,787 |
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Selling a House Costs
Here are the typical costs you'll need to keep in mind:
Estate Agent Fees
The average UK house price of £292,000 will see estate agent fees of £5,840. This is based on the average commission charged when selling with a high-street estate agent which is usually 1-3.5% plus VAT. It is not a requirement to use an estate agent and you can sell your home privately if preferred.
A cheaper option is online estate agents. They will usually offer a fixed-fee price of between £300-£1,500, regardless of what your home sells for. Online estate agents are often cheaper because they save on various expenses such as renting and running shops.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
An EPC costs between £60 and £120. You will need to get an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by law when you’re selling your house. This must be ordered before your property is put on the market.
The certificate will give an accurate idea of your property’s energy usage and costs. Not only is this useful for the buyer, but it also allows you to make any necessary changes to increase interest in your home.
Conveyancing
The average solicitor fee for selling a house in 2025 is £1,642. This figure is based on 50 licensed conveyancers across the UK. Compare My Move customers can receive quotes of around £816.
It's important to note that these figures just cover solicitor fees, disbursements including Land Registry document fees and anti-money laundering checks aren't included in these fees.
For a detailed breakdown of conveyancing costs and fees read: How Much Are Solicitor Fees for Selling a House in the UK?
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General Moving Costs
Removal Company
Hiring a removal company will cost an average of £1,044*. Keep in mind that this will depend on the house size, location, distance travelled and if you require any extra services like packing.
Below are the average costs for different move sizes:
Size of Move | Cost of Removal Company |
|---|---|
1-bedroom | £409 |
2-bedroom | £801 |
3-bedroom | £1,229 |
4-bedroom | £1,914 |
Mail Redirection
Royal Mail’s mail redirection starts at £40.
This ensures that any mail sent to your old address is diverted to your new address. If you are moving with someone that has a different surname, they will also have to pay for redirection.
Length of Redirection | Redirection Cost |
|---|---|
Up to 3 months | £40 |
Up to 6 months | £59 |
Up to 12 months | £84 |
Home Report (Scotland only)
According to RICS, a Home Report will cost between £585 and £820. If you’re selling a house in Scotland, it’s a legal requirement to provide the buyer with a Home Report. This provides important information about your property.
The Home Report is made up of three parts; a Single Survey, an Energy Report (which includes an EPC certificate) and a Property Questionnaire.
Your home report will reveal any issues with the property on a 1-3 category basis:
- Category one – No immediate action or repair is required
- Category two – Issues that will need repairing in the future, but are non-urgent in the present
- Category three – Urgent repairs that may cause damage to other parts of the property if not dealt with immediately
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Finding a Conveyancer
At Compare My Move, we can connect you with up to 6 conveyancers to save you up to 70% on your conveyancing costs. All our conveyancing partners have passed our strict verification process for your peace of mind. This means they are all regulated by either the SRA, CLC, LSS, LSNI or CILEx.
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Once you've found a conveyancer, you soon might need the help of a RICS property surveyor. Simply fill in our integrated conveyancing and surveying comparison form to get connected today.
You can compare companies through our integrated conveyancing and surveying form by filling out a few extra steps. We will then connect you with local conveyancers and surveyors to save on the whole process.
All data unless otherwise stated is based on the average service cost data for Compare My Move users in addition to our own research. See how our data works.
