Consumer organisation Which? has named the top five costs that surprised people when moving home.
A survey by Which? discovered that one in five people who moved homes in the last three years faced unexpected costs. They asked people to name costs that surprised them, and Which? compiled a list of the top five.
1. Decorating
Many people want to decorate their new home to make it look better and as a way of reflecting the style tastes of the new owners. The Which? Survey found that the cost of decorating a new home is often higher than expected.
2. Furniture and appliances
Though people bring their own furniture and appliances to the new home, many want to buy some new items. If starting from scratch in an empty home, the cost of furniture and appliances can be thousands of pounds.
3. Curtains and blinds
The previous owner may be willing to leave the curtains and blinds; otherwise, that’s another large expense
4. Tradesperson costs
Many are surprised at the cost of hiring a tradesperson to fix things in the home that were not identified in the house survey.
5. Stamp duty
Surprisingly, some respondents in the Which? survey were not expecting the amount of stamp duty they had to pay after the house-buying completion. Before buying a house, buyers should find out whether duty is payable and how much.
For house removals in the Liverpool area, ask us as Merseyside Movers & Storers for a quote. The price we provide includes everything; there are no hidden or unexpected charges.
