Extend or Move Calculator
Moving costs more than the asking price. See how the hidden fees stack up against extending the home you already have.
The cost of moving
- Land Transaction Tax
- £14,250
- Estate agent (~1.25%)
- £5,625
- Legal fees
- £2,500
- Removals
- £1,500
£23,875 in fees alone
The cost of extending
Your estimated extension budget, invested in the home you already love.
£70,000 all in
On these numbers, the cheaper route is
moving
Moving's fees alone come to £23,875 — before any higher mortgage or work on the new home.
Book a free Build, Wait or Move CallEstimates only, based on Welsh LTT main rates and typical fees. Your real numbers depend on your home — we'll work them out honestly on the call.
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That's exactly what the call is for. We'll be straight with you — no pressure, no jargon, no nasty surprises.