"More daylight means extra time to get everything done, while mild conditions make moving far more comfortable."
- Dave Sayce, co-founder & managing director of Compare My Move
On average, 7.85% more people have moved this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from Compare My Move. The last week of August sees an 84% jump in house moves compared to a typical week.
In that week, 3.5% of all yearly moves take place; the last week of August was the busiest week for moving in 2023 and the second busiest week in 2024.
Dave Sayce, co-founder & managing director of Compare My Move, explained that this surge has been driven by a more stable housing market. He believes that, despite the stamp duty change earlier this year, “confidence is returning” and government measures to increase how much people can borrow are helping more buyers get on the move.
In terms of the 84% rise in weekly house moves during August, Dave said this comes down to two major factors: the summer and the end of the month.
“The summer is the most popular time to move, thanks to longer days and warmer weather. More daylight means extra time to get everything done, while mild conditions make moving far more comfortable.
“The end of the month is also when many people complete their purchases. This often lines up with salary payments, helping buyers manage moving costs. It can also save money on daily mortgage interest, as interest is charged from the completion date, but your first repayment isn’t due until a full month later,” he reiterated.
