How much does it cost to sell a house in Ruislip?

Short answer: selling a home in Ruislip usually costs between 1% and 2% of the sale price in estate agent fees, plus around £1,000 to £2,000 for a solicitor and £60 to £120 for an Energy Performance Certificate if you need a new one. With Lawrence Rand there is no sale, no fee, and the exact percentage is agreed with you at your free valuation.

The four costs to plan for

1. Estate agent fee. This is the biggest cost and it is only paid when your sale completes. Most Ruislip agents charge a percentage of the final price rather than a fixed fee. Be careful comparing headline numbers: a cheap fee is expensive if the agent achieves a lower price. On average our sellers achieve 97% of asking price, around 3% above the local average, which on a typical Ruislip semi is worth far more than any fee difference.

2. Conveyancing (your solicitor). Budget £1,000 to £2,000 including searches and disbursements. We can recommend local solicitors we trust to keep your sale moving.

3. Energy Performance Certificate. Every home sold in England needs a valid EPC. They last ten years, so check whether you already have one. If not, we can arrange it for around £60 to £120.

4. Moving costs. Removals, cleaning and any small repairs before photos. Not strictly a selling cost, but it belongs in the budget.

What you should not have to pay for

Photography, floorplans, video, Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket listings and viewings should all be included in your agent's fee. At Lawrence Rand they are. Ask any agent to confirm this in writing before you sign.

How to keep the cost down

Price accurately from day one. Homes that launch at the right price sell faster and closer to asking, which means fewer months of mortgage payments and no reductions later. A free, in-person valuation from a valuer who knows your road is the best money-saving step you can take, and it costs nothing.

Find out what your home would sell for

Book a free valuation with Ruislip's most awarded estate agent, or call us on 01895 632211. No obligation, no hard sell.