Selling a home in Sussex involves more than just finding a buyer and accepting an offer. There are various fees and expenses to factor in, and knowing these in advance can help you plan your move more accurately. This guide sets out the main costs of selling a home in Sussex, with estimates based on recent local market data.

Average Property Prices in Sussex

To understand the likely scale of your selling costs, it helps to know the typical sale prices in Sussex, as many fees are calculated as a percentage of the selling price.To understand the likely scale of your selling costs, it helps to know the typical sale prices in Sussex, as many fees are calculated as a percentage of the selling price.

Area Average Sale Price

West Sussex Around £430,000 to £455,000

East Sussex Around £370,000 to £435,000

This means most homes in Sussex fall within the £350,000–£500,000 range, which influences the amount you might spend on estate agents, legal services and other sale-related costs.

The Main Costs of Selling a House in Sussex

Cost Type	What It Covers	Typical Sussex Range
Estate Agent Fees	Commission for marketing, viewings, negotiations and sales progression	Around 1.2–1.4% of the sale price (inc. VAT). For a £440,000 home this is about £5,280–£6,160
Conveyancing and Legal Fees	Solicitor or licensed conveyancer handles contracts, title checks, enquiries and disbursements	About £610–£950, plus extra for leasehold
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)	A legal requirement before marketing the property	Around £75–£150
Survey Costs (optional)	Sometimes sellers commission their own survey to pre-empt buyer concerns	Around £400–£1,500, depending on property size and condition
Removal Costs	Moving your belongings to your new home	About £1,200–£1,800+ for a three-bedroom property
Minor Repairs / Staging / Decorating	To improve presentation and boost buyer interest	Could be a few hundred to several thousand pounds
Other Costs	Mortgage exit fees, leasehold admin charges, property clearance, short-term insurance	Varies, often a few hundred pounds

Do Not Forget About Stamp Duty

Although sellers do not pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), it is still important to consider because it directly affects buyers’ budgets, which in turn affects the offers you receive.

Most homes in Sussex exceed the £250,000 threshold at which SDLT becomes payable. Buyers will factor this cost in when deciding how much they can offer. If you price just above a major threshold, it can deter some buyers.

Here are the current SDLT thresholds for residential property in England (2025):

Purchase Price Band	SDLT Rate (Standard Buyers)	Effect on Buyer Behaviour
Up to £250,000	0%	No SDLT to pay, so properties just under this are attractive
£250,001 to £925,000	5% on the portion above £250,000	Most Sussex homes fall here, buyers budget for this amount
£925,001 to £1,500,000	10% on the portion above £925,000	Narrows the buyer pool considerably
Above £1,500,000	12% on the portion above £1,500,000	High burden, far fewer eligible buyers

What Sellers Should Budget For

As a general rule, sellers in Sussex should budget around 2–3% of the property’s sale price for selling-related costs, plus any removal expenses, repairs or mortgage exit fees. On a home worth £440,000 this equates to about £8,500–£13,000.

Factoring these costs in early will help you make realistic plans for your next purchase, and avoid surprises later on in the process.
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