Friday 30th May predicted to be busiest house moving day of the year

The moving comparison website Compare My Move expects Friday 30^th May to be the busiest day to move house this year, with conveyancers ‘likely to be busier than usual’.

An estimated 13,549 households moved on this date last year, amounting to 1.23% of all moves throughout the year. The data gathered by Compare My Move shows that Friday is the most popular day to move house, with around 27% of all movers preferring the last day of the working week.

Four of the five top busiest days in 2024 came on the last Friday of each respective month, making Friday 30^th May the predicted busiest moving day of the year.

‘Because of the number of households expected to move on 30^th May, conveyancers are likely to be busier than usual,’ the company warns. ‘There’s also a higher risk that conveyancers may miss the 3:30pm completion deadline.’

Dave Sayce, co-founder and managing director of Compare My Move, explained that completion issues were behind Friday being the most popular moving day, despite it also being the most expensive for removals.

He said:

“Moving on a Friday is ideal for most people, as you have the entire weekend to then get settled in, and it means that you don’t have to take more than a day off work even if you know your move is going to take a little longer than a day. 

“Although Saturday is the second most popular day to move, it remains one of the cheapest, costing over £100 less than moving on a Friday. This is largely due to weekend moves being less likely to fall through. Most house purchases are completed on weekdays, as money transfers typically can’t be processed on Saturdays or Sundays.

“By the weekend, buyers have usually already completed their purchase and transferred the funds. This significantly reduces the risk of last-minute delays, making weekend moves more predictable and secure for movers.

“Midweek moves carry more uncertainty. If the money isn’t transferred by the 3:30pm cut-off, the move can’t go ahead until the following weekday. For those who’ve already booked a removal company, this delay can be costly and stressful for both the buyer and the moving company.”