The cost of moving house

Home buyers can now expect to spend almost £4,000 on top of the cost of their new property - for legal fees, surveying costs and other removal bills. A study carried out among 2,000 adults who have moved in the last 10 years found the average bill for unexpected costs is £3,823.88. And more than 40% of those who took part in the survey by online lender MYJAR said the cost exceeded their expectations. The research also revealed one-third had to borrow money to cover the costs.

Daily Star (12/04/2019)