That does not mean the market has stopped. The Bank of England reported that net mortgage approvals for house purchases rose to 65,900 in April 2026, up from 64,000 in March and above the previous six-month average (Bank of England). In other words, serious buyers are still moving, but they are taking more time, comparing more carefully, and expecting better value.
For sellers in Weybridge, Surrey, and the surrounding areas, presentation matters. A home that feels cluttered, difficult to view, or poorly prepared can lose attention quickly when buyers have more choice. Before listing a property, it can help to remove surplus furniture, organise storage, and make each room feel easier to understand.
Queens Removals can support that preparation as well as the final move. Short-term storage can help customers declutter before photography and viewings, while a planned removals service can make completion week less stressful. For larger homes, furniture dismantling, careful packing, and staged moving can be especially useful.
Official figures also show that house prices were still rising on an annual basis, with average UK house prices up 3.8% to £270,000 in April 2026, according to the ONS private rent and house prices release (Office for National Statistics). That mix of higher choice, careful buyers, and continued movement makes preparation more important than ever.
If you are planning a move this year, start with a clear inventory, decide what should be packed, stored, donated, or moved, and speak to a removals company before dates become urgent. In a careful market, the best moves are the ones planned early.