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UK moving, explained.
Practical guides for moving anywhere in the UK — written by people who've done it (and helped thousands more do it well).
2 September 2026 · 8 min read
How much does a house survey cost in the UK? (2026 prices)
A survey is the cheapest expensive thing in a house purchase: a few hundred pounds set against the biggest cheque you will ever write. Here is what each level costs, why the price varies so much, and when the dearer survey is the better deal.
9 min · 2 Sept 2026
The real cost of moving house in the UK (2026): every line, with numbers
Removals are the bill everyone budgets for, and one of the smaller ones. Here is every cost of moving house in the UK, what each typically runs to, and where the money actually goes.
8 min · 2 Sept 2026
Conveyancing fees in the UK (2026): what solicitors charge to buy and sell
The legal fee is the number on the quote. The bill is the legal fee plus a page of disbursements, and the gap between the two is where most surprises live. Here is what conveyancing costs in 2026, line by line.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
House clearance cost in the UK (2026): prices by property size
Clearance is priced on what has to go and how hard it is to get to the van, which is why two three-bedroom houses can be quoted £400 apart. Here is what house clearance costs in 2026, and what moves the number.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
Mortgage broker fees in the UK (2026): what brokers charge, and when it's worth paying
Some brokers charge you nothing, some charge a few hundred pounds and some charge a percentage of the loan — and all three can be the right choice. Here is what mortgage brokers cost, how they are actually paid, and how to tell which you need.
8 min · 2 Sept 2026
Moving house with a cat: how to do it without losing them
Dogs move with their people. Cats move with their territory, and you are taking the territory away. That one difference explains every piece of advice in this guide — and why the cats that go missing after a move are usually the ones nobody planned for.
8 min · 2 Sept 2026
Moving house fees checklist: every charge, in the order you'll pay it
Most guides list the costs of moving. This one lists them in the order the money leaves your account, from the first fee before you have even offered to the last one weeks after you have the keys — so nothing arrives as a surprise.
8 min · 2 Sept 2026
How long does it take to buy a house in the UK? A realistic timeline
Between deciding to buy and holding the keys, most people spend somewhere between four and six months — and almost none of that is the part they expected to be slow. Here is where the time actually goes, stage by stage.
8 min · 2 Sept 2026
Moving house checklist for renters: notice, deposit, keys, done
Most moving checklists are written for people with a solicitor and a chain. Renting is a different job: the deadlines are the landlord's, the deposit is the money at stake, and the inventory is the document that decides whether you get it back. Here is the version for you.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How to choose a removal company: what to check before you book
Three quotes for the same move can be £300 apart and none of them wrong. The difference is what is in them. Here is how to compare removal companies on the things that matter on the day, not just the number at the bottom.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How to choose a storage facility: the checks that matter before you sign
Storage looks like a commodity until you have signed for it. Then the access hours, the insurance, the rate after the offer ends and the notice period decide whether it was a good deal. Here is how to choose before those things choose for you.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How to choose a surveyor: the checks before you instruct
A survey is a few hundred pounds standing between you and the biggest purchase of your life, and most buyers choose the surveyor in five minutes from a list the agent handed them. Here is how to choose one who is working for you.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How to choose a house clearance company: licence, paperwork, price
The cheapest clearance quote is sometimes cheap because the contents of your house are about to be tipped in a lay-by, and when that is traced it is traced to you. Here is how to choose a firm that will clear the house properly and leave you with the paperwork to prove it.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How to choose a mortgage broker: the six questions that matter
A mortgage broker will shape the biggest debt you ever take on, and most people pick one because the estate agent had a leaflet. Six questions at the first conversation tell you whether this is the right broker for your case — and whether they are working for you.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How to choose a conveyancer: regulator, capacity, and who answers the phone
The conveyancer is the person who decides whether your purchase takes eight weeks or eighteen, and most buyers choose the cheapest quote from a list they did not make. Here is what to check, and the one question — who actually handles my file? — that matters more than the fee.
9 min · 8 Feb 2026
Moving to London: the complete 2026 guide
From Hackney to Hampstead, average removal costs to the best moving weeks — the realistic, no-fluff guide to landing in London.
8 min · 5 Feb 2026
Moving to Manchester in 2026: areas, costs and culture
Britain's most exciting second city has been quietly stealing London's young professionals for a decade. Here's how to land in Manchester well.
7 min · 29 Jan 2026
Moving to Birmingham: a practical 2026 guide
Britain's most underrated big city offers serious value for money. Here's how to make it your home in 2026.
7 min · 22 Jan 2026
Moving to Bristol: the south-west's most-loved city
Hot-air balloons, Banksy, hills, harbours and the country's best independent food scene. Here's how to move to Bristol — and where to land.
8 min · 15 Jan 2026
Moving to Edinburgh: Scotland's beautiful capital
World Heritage views, top-tier universities, and stairwells that have humbled many a sofa. The honest guide to moving to Edinburgh.
6 min · 8 Jan 2026
Moving to Leeds: Yorkshire's friendly capital
A serious legal and financial centre wrapped in genuine Yorkshire warmth. Here's how to move well to Leeds.
6 min · 1 Feb 2026
RICS surveys explained: Level 2 vs Level 3 — which do you need?
Two surveys. One major decision. Here's exactly which RICS report level you need for the property you're buying.
7 min · 20 Jan 2026
First-time buyer in the UK: the 2026 checklist
Twelve steps from 'thinking about it' to keys-in-hand. The most useful first-time buyer checklist on the internet.
6 min · 12 Feb 2026
Moving to Oxford in 2026: dreaming spires, sky-high demand
Britain's prettiest university city is also one of its tightest housing markets. Here's how to land in Oxford without losing your mind.
6 min · 4 Feb 2026
Moving to Cambridge: a tactical 2026 guide
Cambridge has quietly become one of Europe's most important biotech and AI hubs — and the property market has followed.
6 min · 2 Feb 2026
Moving to Brighton: seaside living, mainline rails
London-by-the-sea has matured into a serious destination for families and remote workers — and the property market reflects it.
6 min · 26 Jan 2026
Moving to York: medieval streets, modern lifestyle
York combines a UNESCO-quality city centre with affordable suburbs and a friendly Yorkshire pace. Here's how to land there well.
5 min · 19 Jan 2026
Moving to Bath: Georgian charm with modern realities
Bath is a stone postcard — and one of the most photogenic places to call home. But that crescent of perfect Georgians comes with strings attached.
7 min · 2 Sept 2026
How much does self storage cost in the UK? (2026 prices by unit size)
Storage is quoted by the week, paid by the month and compared by the unit — which makes it harder to price than it should be. Here is what self storage costs in 2026, what moves it, and how to get the number down.
7 min · 3 Feb 2026
How long does conveyancing really take in the UK?
8–12 weeks if you're lucky. Here's an honest week-by-week conveyancing timeline and the seven things most likely to derail it.
6 min · 30 Jan 2026
Probate house clearance: a sensitive guide
Clearing the home of a loved one is one of life's hardest jobs. Here's how to make it humane, efficient and fair to everyone involved.
7 min · 25 Jan 2026
Buy-to-let mortgages in 2026: the realistic UK guide
Buy-to-let is harder than it was a decade ago — but it's still profitable for landlords who do it right. Our 2026 guide.
8 min · 18 Jan 2026
The complete printable UK moving-house checklist
Eight weeks before move day. One checklist. Zero forgotten items. Our complete UK moving house checklist.
5 min · 12 Jan 2026
Moving house with pets: a UK-specific guide
Animals don't love change. Here's how to make a UK move calm, safe and successful for your dog, cat or smaller companion.
6 min · 5 Jan 2026
Downsizing for retirement: a UK guide for 2026
Downsizing is one of the most powerful financial moves in UK retirement planning. Here's how to do it well — emotionally and financially.