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John

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 16:08

Just a case of picking who you think will be the best then.

Which if they are the same would be the cheapest.


Robin

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 15:55

We've had 2, with another coming on monday.

Both so far have said exactly the same thing.


John

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 15:47

Have you got 3 round?

You get 3 and pick what you think is the best, and the best doesn't just mean the one that says your house is worth most.


Robin

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 15:12

He said 8k max, it definitely would be less, maybe I didn't word it well :lol:

We've got to get him down again anyway, to take photos and measurements, so I think we'll need to discuss it again :lol:


mav

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 02:14

Rob that seems way to much mate.

I saved 2k advertising myself..


John

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 02:04

Yip tell them to gtf with 1.5%, 1% would be a good price.


Ian

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 01:15

The norm according to who? All the estate agents?

Tell them 1% and if they're not happy with that, offer him 2k.

If thats still no good, ask him whether he wants the 1750 now or later.


Robin

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 01:14

I think it's 1.5% selling fee, then there's money for a survey of the new house, solicitors fees(?) can't remember what the bloke said now, but it was definitely 1.5%, that's the norm round my way :(


Ian

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 01:13

And this - http://money.guardian.co.uk/homebuying/movinghome/story/0,,1124919,00.html


Ian

posted on 14th Jan 07 at 01:11

I would hope 8k covers everything.

Stamp Duty is at 1% up to 250k, so £1900.

Agent fee for your sale if you assume 1% again - although they might want more? £2150 at the highest valuation. I personally think that is loads and would try and get that down.

I would be curious to see where the remaining £4050 is going.

Read this - http://money.guardian.co.uk/movinghouse/story/0,,683445,00.html


Robin

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 21:39

But it wouldn't actually cost us anything, we'd have money to pocket, and a better house...


Colin

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 20:21

Why not stick a sign in the garden for a few weeks??? Could save you some dosh....& you know what your after for the house!!

£8k for a move is alot!!


Robin

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 20:15

Had the estate agent round today, for a valuation and a few questions.

He reckons 8k should cover EVERYTHING, van hire, stamp duty, fees, leaving some change.

Our house is going on the market for £215k, so as soon as we get any interest, we'll be putting an offer in for the other house, probably at 180k, not 190.

I'll keep you all posted with progress, if anyone cares :lol:


Colin

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 13:44

Best way, you know yourself what agents charge!!


mav

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 12:56

like me :lol:

Put a sign in the garden had 4 offers in a week:D


Colin

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 00:57

Stamp duty accounts for half of it, If your just talking legal fees then depends if you can get a buyer for your house without advertising it with an estate agent.


mav

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 00:20

Are you including the stamp duty etc in that price, if so then aye about right...


John

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 00:16

I would say 4-5k is about right for a house that price.


mav

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 00:10

£4-£5K, never has it cost me anything near that Colin :! I have moved 3 times now....


Colin

posted on 13th Jan 07 at 00:06

Probably about £4/5k or so for the move!!

Stamp duty 1% of the price £1900, fees will be about £2k then from £50 for a van for a day.


mav

posted on 12th Jan 07 at 23:40

For me

Van hire, luton van 24 hrs = £45
No stamp duty.
Done all moving etc with me and family / friends..

For buying a house and selling I paid the lawyer £800 which was really cheap, can expect to pay more than that I think..

You have survey fees etc too for new house.

Also take into account estate agent fees when selling...

[Edited on 12-01-2007 by mav]

[Edited on 12-01-2007 by mav]


Robin

posted on 12th Jan 07 at 22:49

My mum and I might be moving to another house in the village, depending on the valuation of our house, and whether our offer is accepted.

Mum is wondering how much money she'll 'lose' in the process (stamp duty, van hire etc)

Our house is worth £200-215k, No mortgage, so we'd be buying the new house (smaller, 190k) outright...

Anyone got any ideas?

Sorry for the randomness :lol::wave: