End of August Will See an 84% Increase in UK House Moves

August 18, 2025

The last week of August is always a busy time for moving, with an average of 3.5% of all yearly moves taking place in that week, being the busiest week for moving in 2023 and the second busiest week for moving in 2024. 2025 is expected to be no different and should see a larger number of movers than the years before.

Compare My Move has found that the final week of August, on average, sees an 84% jump in movers compared to a typical week.

So far this year, 7.85% more people have moved on average compared to the same period in 2024, according to Compare My Move data. Experts believe this upward trend, combined with the usual late-August peak, will lead to a surge in moves at the end of the month.

Compare My Move has analysed the numbers, and co-founder and managing director Dave Sayce has commented on why house moves are going to peak and what this means for those moving at the end of August.

“In 2025, the number of house moves has risen by almost 8%, driven by a more stable housing market. The mortgage base rate has fallen to 4%, making borrowing more affordable. Despite the stamp duty change earlier in the year, confidence is returning. House prices are holding steady, and government measures to increase how much people can borrow are helping more buyers get on the move.

The end of August typically sees 84% more weekly house moves than the yearly average. This surge comes down to two main 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.”

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