Month: July 2024

Ever considered when the best day and time of year to move home is? On average a person in the UK will move 8 times in their lifetime so beginning a new chapter in your life by moving home, can causes a mixture of excitement and stress. In addition, with the reality of all that packing and unpacking that’s involved, it’s important to choose the right time of year to move. Even choosing the right day, could make a massive difference to the pressure of moving home. Compare My Move website compiled a survey that turned up some interesting results about the most popular times to move. They used data from 95,000 house removals and turned up the following results. When is the most popular day to move home? Best day to move house was Friday with 34% choosing this day, this is not surprising as it gives families the weekend to unpack and get things sorted out over the weekend. Sunday became the least popular with only 2% opting for this day, quite frankly who would like to come home on a workday to start unpacking. Most popular Day – Friday Least Popular Day – Sunday What is the most cost-effective day to move home? Sunday being the least popular day to move explains why it came out as the cheapest option. Tuesday was the most expensive day for moving house, and probably the reason it’s an unpopular day for moving. If you’re looking for a midweek move, the second cheapest option is Wednesday being 20% cheaper than the weekly overall average cost. Most Expensive Day – Tuesday Cheapest Day – Sunday When is the most popular month to move home? Summer is the most popular time to move, usually because people looking to buy in Spring are ready to move in the summer. The overall favourite month to move is August especially for movers in Greater and Central London, the East of England, and the Southeast. The Spring too is very popular with good lighting, mild temperature and somewhat predictable weather conditions that make Spring a good choice. Moving in Autumn is also common as you’ll still get dependable weather, September generally being a very busy time for removal companies. The least favourite months are November and December. Obviously, the winter cold weather makes the move harder. Firstly, weather conditions are unpredictable and more extreme but secondly, many people are already considering the expense of Christmas and the New Year holidays. Best month to Move – Summer Worst month to Move – Winter What is the most cost-effective month to move home? The best time to move depends on your personal circumstances. However, Spring/Summer is ideal in terms of prospective buyers, good weather. Summer being the most popular time to move, but it’s also the most expensive. In contrast, the winter, especially January usually working out the cheapest option. Most Expensive Month – August Cheapest Month – January Moving home always depends on your circumstances if you are governed by finances and looking for a less expensive option then move home in January on a Sunday. If money is no object, then a Tuesday in August sounds good! Happy House Hunting! Are you planning to move in 2024? Or perhaps you’re planning to upgrade or downsize in 2025? Speak to a member of our team to find out how we can take the stress out of moving home.  

When you’re planning to move house it’s vital to know what the full cost of moving will be so that you can budget properly. From stamp duty tax, mortgage, and legal fees right through to removals. What is the cost of moving home these days? The average cost of moving in 2024 is just over £12,000. This figure includes the necessary services you’ll need to buy and sell a house, but costs will vary depending on your situation and location. Note: These figures DO NOT include a house deposit. Let’s take a closer look at those hidden costs of moving house and how those fees quickly add up. The following information is an average price based on a UK property price of £285,000 in 2024. The Cost of Buying a House The costs of buying a house can land many homeowners in hot water, with a large, often unexpected bill on top of the purchase price. Of course, you can also choose to absorb most of these fees into your mortgage payments if need be. Stamp Duty £1,750 Property Surveyors £480 Conveyancing £1,600 Valuation Fee £350 Buying Total: £4,180 ——————————   The Cost of Selling a House The fees and charges involved in the sale of a house are less easy to avoid, as most need to be paid upfront, with no option of spreading the costs. Estate Agents £5,600 Conveyancing £1,150 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) £85 Selling Total: £6,835 ——————————   General Moving House Costs Thankfully, the costs of physically moving home are some of the lowest, and you can tailor them to your needs. For example, if funds are tight, you could forego the removal company and hire a moving vehicle yourself. However, moving the effort and stress onto your shoulders makes this an option that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In fact, if you take a quick look at customer reviews, you’ll see that the cost of using a removal company is not just money well spent but is often considered the best investment in the moving process. Removal Company costs based on one bedroom flat £1,110 Postal Redirection £36 Moving Total: £1,146* *Costs are subject to the amount ‘of stuff’ you want to move e.g. A 5 bedroom house will cost a lot more than a one bedroom flat. ——————————   So, after everything has been taken into account, the total average cost of moving house in 2024 = £12,161 Are you planning to move in 2024? Or perhaps you’re planning to upgrade or downsize in 2025? Speak to a member of our team to find out how we can take the stress out of moving home.