The figures shown above are for two example scenarios. Your actual total cost will
depend on many factors. This is significantly affected by the price you pay (Stamp
duty cost) and the price you sell (Estate Agency fees) these being the biggest single
costs when buying and selling any property, not just a brand new home. Some of the
larger builders offer schemes such as part-
Budget figures for optional, but usual, additional costs:
Curtains/Blinds
Curtain Track
Lamp Shades/Light Fittings
Kitchen (bowl, bins etc)
Towels
New furniture
Shelving
Paint
Bathroom Cabinets/ Mirrors
Towel Rails/Toilet Roll Holders
Rear garden planting etc.
TOTALS
480.00
150.00
280.00
50.00
100.00
600.00
60.00
150.00
130.00
80.00
1,800.00
£3,880.00
£17,758.50
590.00
180.00
300.00
50.00
100.00
800.00
60.00
150.00
130.00
80.00
2,200.00
£4,640.00
£26,032.50
* No Stamp Duty Payable for First Time buyers for homes
under £250,000 until 25 March 2012
Estate Agents fees @2.5% incl Vat
Energy Performance certificate
Solicitor Fees Selling
Solicitor Fees Purchase
Search Fee
Other costs
Land Registry
Stamp Duty*
Mortgage Valuation Survey
Mortgage Arrangement Fee
Removal Costs
TV Aerial Installation.
Carpets
Sub Total
Selling at £180,000
Buying at £249,000
6,462.50
42.00
458.00
464.00
115.00
154.00
220.00
8,250.00
175.00
499.00
900.00
150.00
3,500.00
£21,392.50
5,287.50
42.00
429.00
464.00
115.00
154.00
220.00
2,490.00
175.00
499.00
850.00
150.00
3,000.00
£13,878.50
Approximate guide costs to consider:-
Selling at £220,000
Buying at £275,000