The cost of changing houses is 60% higher than homeowners’ allocated budget, research shows. A new survey has found people underestimate the price of removal companies’ services, often running into unexpected fees on the day. “Moving house is not something people do frequently, so it’s easy to forget many of the potential costs,” says Damien Seaman, head of brand for Buzzmove. “Seemingly small things such as the day of the week, where to park or how many flights of stairs the furniture will be carried up can have an unexpected impact on the charge for the move.”