According to HMRC data, house sales in the first quarter of 2026 were high, and the number of houses listed for sale reached an 11-year seasonal peak.
This means demand for moving services in the summer months will be high, as the house sales that started at the beginning of the year and spring will be completed.
HMRC data published at the end of March 2026 shows that residential property sales rose by 67% in February 2026, when 102,410 transactions were started. Major property websites report that the number of homes listed for sale in Spring was higher than it has been in the last 11 years. There was a significant surge in listings at Easter.
Many buyers bought earlier in the year understanding that they could move in before or during the summer. For the last 13 years, the most common month to move home has been August. The last Friday in August is the most popular time for moving, with over 20,000 households expected to relocate on this day in 2026.
The most popular summer dates for moving are Fridays at the end of the month. Availability of these dates is expected to be limited, with many removal companies already fully booked.
If you are planning a summer move, don’t hesitate to book a removal service and reserve the moving date. For house removals in the Liverpool region and beyond, contact us at Merseyside Movers & Storers to check if we are available on your preferred summer moving date.v
