Moving costs money that never shows up in bricks and mortar: stamp duty, estate agent and legal fees, surveys and removals. On a typical Cheshire family home that can be tens of thousands of pounds before you've changed a thing.
When extending wins
- You love the area, the schools and the neighbours
- The plot has room to grow up or out
- The cost of the work plus your current value stays sensibly below the street's ceiling price
When moving might win
- The plot or the planning constraints won't allow what you need
- You'd be over-developing for the street
- You need a different location, not just more space
Use our Extend or move calculator for a quick side-by-side of the numbers.
