Extra costs beyond the price and deposit

Last updated: 2026-07-26

Beyond the purchase price and deposit, budget for: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), solicitor/conveyancer fees, survey costs, mortgage arrangement fees, Land Registry fees, buildings insurance required by your lender, and the cost of the move itself.

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