Move Budget Builder
Map the financial shape of your move. Fill in what you know — return as details become clearer.
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Quotes range widely — £300 for a local van to £2,000+ for a full-service long-distance move.
Boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and mattress covers. Budget £50–£200 depending on volume.
Only if there is a gap between leaving and arriving. Self-storage units start around £50 per month.
Professional end-of-tenancy clean: typically £150–£350. Often required to recover a deposit.
The basics you need from day one — bedding, kitchen items, a lamp. Not the full fit-out.
First month's broadband, router, and any installation fee. Usually £30–£80.
Some providers require a deposit if you are new to them. Check before signing up.
Days when you are paying two rents simultaneously. Multiply your daily rate by the number of overlap days.
Added as a percentage of your subtotal. 10% is a practical starting point for most moves.
Commonly Missed
- Van tip or mover gratuity (typically 5–10% of the hire cost)
- Parking permits or access fees on move day
- First grocery shop and cleaning supplies at the new place
- Takeaway meals during the first week while the kitchen is being set up
- Childcare or pet care on move day
- Locksmith callout if keys are lost or do not work first time
About the Buffer
Moving costs rarely land exactly where you planned. The buffer covers the things you forgot to include and quotes that came in higher than expected. Ten percent is a practical starting point. Increase to 15–20% for complex or international moves.