# UK property transactions in July 2026: what the HMRC figures show This article sets out HMRC's provisional count of UK property transactions for July 2026, and what the figures are worth to anyone with a move coming up. Completions trail the accepted offer by two to four months, so the release describes work removal firms booked weeks earlier rather than the market today. [Get removal quotes](https://portal.removalcompanies.reviews/get-a-quote?source=news_page) September 23, 2026 HMRC monthly property transactions · provisional July 2026 data · published 28 August 2026 Key takeaways - Seasonally adjusted UK residential transactions came in at 96,710 in July 2026, 2 per cent below June and 1 per cent below July 2025. - The raw, unadjusted count shows the opposite at 106,620 completions, 3 per cent above June and 5 per cent above July 2025. - Every July figure is provisional, and HMRC expects revisions for about three months. - Booking earlier and comparing more than one quote is the practical response to a busy completion month. In this article 1. What the July UK property transactions figures show 2. Why one month produces two different answers 3. What the figures mean if you are planning a move 4. What the demand picture means for removal firms ## What the July UK property transactions figures show HMRC recorded 96,710 seasonally adjusted UK residential transactions in July 2026, down 2 per cent on June and down 1 per cent on July 2025, according to the [HMRC monthly property transactions commentary](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-property-transactions-completed-in-the-uk-with-value-40000-or-above/uk-monthly-property-transactions-commentary--2). The June seasonally adjusted total was 98,390. The unadjusted count shows the opposite. HMRC put raw July completions at 106,620, up 3 per cent on June and up 5 per cent on July 2025. Non-residential property shows the same split, at 10,350 adjusted, 2 per cent below July 2025, and 11,000 unadjusted, 1 per cent above. The financial year to date gives a steadier measure. April to July 2026 produced 389,490 unadjusted residential completions, against 337,530 across the same four months of 2025. On the adjusted series the two totals are 393,800 and 342,900. | Month | Unadjusted | Seasonally adjusted | | --- | --- | --- | | July 2023 | 85,510 | 86,170 | | July 2024 | 97,320 | 92,590 | | July 2025 | 101,650 | 97,820 | | July 2026 | 106,620 | 96,710 | UK residential transactions each July, from the [HMRC monthly property transactions tables](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a8d5fcd3b22fb169dc18ce5/MPT_Tab_Aug_26.ods). The July 2026 row is provisional. ## Why one month produces two different answers The two numbers cover different questions. The unadjusted figure is the raw count of completions recorded in the calendar month, so the unadjusted figure shows how busy July was for buyers, sellers and removal crews. The adjusted figure takes out the normal summer pattern so months compare fairly, and the adjusted figure is the one that shows whether the trend is rising or falling. Both figures are correct. July 2026 was busier than June in raw terms, and quieter than a typical July after seasonal adjustment. **Good to know:** HMRC states that these statistics represent completions which are on average two to four months after an initial offer is made, and do not necessarily represent the current strength of the property market. ## What the figures mean if you are planning a move A raw count above 100,000 in a summer month points to competition for the dates households want most, which are Fridays and month ends. Removal firms handling those July completions took the bookings weeks earlier, because completion trails the accepted offer. Contacting firms earlier and comparing more than one quote is the sensible answer, and the guide on [how to reduce the cost of a home move](https://www.removalcompanies.reviews/removal-guides/how-to-reduce-the-cost-of-a-home-move/) sets out which parts of a quote affect the price. A national total shows nothing about one street. Local supply of vans and crews sets what a household can book, and availability differs between a borough served by four firms and one served by forty. ## What the demand picture means for removal firms The unadjusted count is the figure that matches workload, because the unadjusted count is the completions that happened. The adjusted count is the one that shows whether the market is growing. A 5 per cent year on year rise in the raw count means extra work, but that work is spread across the whole UK, and no firm should assume its own area rose by the same amount. No firm should set capacity from one release, because the July figures are provisional. The comparison worth making is July against July. The raw count was 97,320 in 2024, then 101,650 in 2025, then 106,620 in 2026, which removes most of the seasonal variation. ## Frequently asked questions ### Was July 2026 a busy month for house moves? July 2026 was busy in raw terms, with 106,620 UK residential completions, 5 per cent more than July 2025. On the seasonally adjusted measure, July 2026 was 1 per cent below July 2025. ### Why do the two HMRC figures for July disagree? The unadjusted figure counts what completed during July. The adjusted figure removes the usual summer pattern, so a month can be busy in absolute terms and still fall short of a normal July. ### When are the next property transaction figures published? HMRC publishes the August 2026 figures at 09:30 on 30 September 2026, and the July numbers may be revised at the same time, according to the [HMRC statistical release page](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-property-transactions-completed-in-the-uk-with-value-40000-or-above). ## Where to read next Anyone acting on these numbers will get more out of the [moving house checklist](https://www.removalcompanies.reviews/removal-guides/moving-house-checklist/) than out of the monthly totals, and the guide to [how to pick the right removal company](https://www.removalcompanies.reviews/removal-guides/how-to-pick-the-right-removal-company/) covers what to ask before a date is held. For a local picture, the page for [removal companies in Balham](https://www.removalcompanies.reviews/london/balham/) applies the same questions to one area. ## Sources 1. [HMRC, UK monthly property transactions commentary](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-property-transactions-completed-in-the-uk-with-value-40000-or-above/uk-monthly-property-transactions-commentary--2), provisional July 2026 data, published 28 August 2026. 2. [HMRC, UK monthly property transactions tables](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a8d5fcd3b22fb169dc18ce5/MPT_Tab_Aug_26.ods), MPT_Tab_Aug_26.ods, published 28 August 2026. 3. [HMRC, Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-property-transactions-completed-in-the-uk-with-value-40000-or-above), statistical release page. Planning a move this year? Compare removal companies that cover your area and see what the work costs. [Get removal quotes](https://portal.removalcompanies.reviews/get-a-quote?source=news_page) --- Web page: https://www.removalcompanies.reviews/news/uk-property-transactions-july-2026/