Official figures still showed a cautious market. The UK House Price Index reported that average UK house prices were 1.4% lower than a year earlier in December 2023, while mortgage approvals for house purchases rose to 50,500 from 49,300 in November ([GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-house-price-index-for-december-2023/uk-house-price-index-summary-december-2023)).
For families who had delayed moving, this created a more practical moment to think again. December is often used for planning rather than moving, especially when households want to be ready for the post-Christmas property search.
Queens Removals can help customers prepare before they have a confirmed date. Creating a room-by-room inventory, identifying furniture that needs dismantling, and deciding what should go into storage all make the moving process smoother. For Surrey customers, the best time to speak to a removals company is often before the offer is accepted, not after exchange.