Eviction Cost UK GuideEviction Cost UK Guide
Estimate realistic eviction costs across notice, court, and enforcement stages before you start.
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How Much Does Eviction Cost UK?How Much Does Eviction Cost UK?
Budget between £500 and £3,000+ depending on your approach. Here's the full breakdown with full statutory process cost breakdown.
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Eviction Cost Summary
Three ways to evict — here's what each costs in total.
- Notice Pack£29.99
- Court fee (N5B)£355
- Bailiff (if needed)£130
Best for: Section 21 where tenant likely to leave
- Complete Pack£69.99
- Court fee£355
- Bailiff (if needed)£130
Best for: Full eviction with court forms included
- Solicitor fees£1,000-2,500
- Court fee£355
- Bailiff (if needed)£130
Best for: Complex cases or contested evictions
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Detailed Cost Breakdown
Every fee you might encounter during the eviction process.
Court Fees (Fixed by Government)
| Possession claim (N5 or N5B) | £355 |
| County court bailiff warrant (N325) | £130 |
| High Court enforcement writ (N293A) | £66 |
| High Court enforcement officer | ~£300-600 |
| Total court fees (typical) | £485-550 |
Professional Fees
| Landlord Heaven Notice Pack Section 21 + Section 8 notices | £29.99 |
| Landlord Heaven Complete Pack Notices + all court forms + witness statements | £69.99 |
| Solicitor (notice only) Serving eviction notice | £200-500 |
| Solicitor (full eviction) Notice through to possession order | £1,000-2,500 |
| Solicitor (contested) Defended case with multiple hearings | £2,500-5,000+ |
Other Potential Costs
| Process server (notice delivery) | £50-150 |
| Storage of tenant belongings | £100-500 |
| Lock changes | £80-200 |
| Professional cleaning | £150-400 |
| Property repairs/damage | Variable |
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The Hidden Cost: Lost Rent
The biggest eviction cost isn't court fees — it's the rent you lose while waiting.
Example: £1,000/month rent
- 2 months notice period-£2,000
- 2 months court process-£2,000
- 1 month bailiff wait-£1,000
- Total lost rent (5 months)-£5,000
Speed matters
Every month saved in the eviction process is a month of rent saved. Section 8 with Ground 8 (rent arrears) requires only 2 weeks notice vs 2 months for Section 21.
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For general information only. This page provides educational content about UK landlord law and is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified solicitor.