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What moving house really costs

Removals are usually the biggest single cost, and firms price mainly by property size and distance — a 3-bedroom house typically costs more than double a 1-bedroom flat. A DIY van hire is almost always cheaper in cash terms, but costs you time, effort and the risk of damage without insurance. On top of removals, budget for packing materials, an end-of-tenancy or pre-sale clean, Royal Mail redirection so post still reaches you, a short overlap where you're paying utilities at both addresses, and short-term storage if your move dates don't line up. Decluttering before you pack is the one step that reduces every other cost at once — fewer boxes, a smaller van, less to clean around, and money back in your pocket if you sell what you don't need.