We’ve helped over 4,000 people move home since we began. Our focus is always on delivering the best possible service. Every client keeps the same conveyancer from start to finish, supporting them every step of the way. We’re proud of the service we deliver, so each month we’ll share updates on how we’ve helped our clients move.
The Eden Move Report August 2026
Key takeaways
We helped over 230 people move home in August.
Our quickest exchange took only 12 days from instruction.
Clients rated their experience with us an average of 9.3 out of 10.
Our average Trustpilot rating was 4.8 out of 5.
The Eden Move Report
August movers in numbers
Over 230
12 days
9.3 / 10
home movers supported
fastest exchange of the month
average client satisfaction
Demand held steady through the summer. We supported over 230 home movers in August: a mix of first-time buyers, sellers, and people doing both at once.
Exchange is the moment a sale becomes legally binding, once searches, enquiries and contracts are all agreed. Completion follows, usually a short period later, when the money moves and the keys change hands.
What we learned
Nationwide’s August House Price Index shows annual growth of 1.6%, up from a revised 1.4% in July, with the average home at £275,465 and prices up 0.2% on the month.
The Lloyds House Price Index recorded the first annual fall since November 2023, down 0.4% on the year and 0.2% on the month, with the average at £298,468. Wales bucked the trend, up 0.6% to £230,282.
Zoopla’s August index puts the average price at £272,800, up 0.9% on the year, with sales agreed 6% down but buyer searches 7% up, their strongest for 12 months.
Rightmove’s August index shows asking prices on new listings down 2.0% to £364,999, the largest August fall in eight years.
The most recent RICS Residential Market Survey, published on 13 August, has buyer enquiries at -28% and agreed sales at -30%, both unchanged, with new instructions improving to -4%. The August survey lands on 10 September.
Borrowing costs remain the pressure point. Bank Rate stayed at 3.75% through August, held 6-3 on 30 July with three members voting for 4%, and the next decision is 17 September. Moneyfacts had the average two-year fix at 5.59% on 1 September, against 4.83% in late February.
Eden's success story of the month
Against that backdrop, August’s fastest exchange stands out. We exchanged contracts for a client in just 12 days from instruction, nine days faster than July’s best and significantly ahead of the 12–16 week industry average.
So, how does a completion move that fast? Case Conveyancer, Siobhan Dunsdon shared her thoughts:
" It was a perfect combination of factors. The buyer was a first-time buyer who was incredibly proactive and responsive throughout, which always makes a huge difference. The Welcome Team were also very quick in dealing with their initial tasks and finance requirements, so there were no delays at the outset.
We were fortunate to have a good firm acting on the other side, who were equally responsive, and importantly there was no chain involved, which removed a lot of the potential hurdles."
What our clients had to say
August’s average client feedback score came in at 9.3 out of 10. In our experience, what causes most concern to clients most usually isn’t the legal complexity: it’s not knowing what’s happening. Holding that score steady month after month reflects the team’s focus on keeping people informed, even when a transaction depends on parties outside our control.
Customer story
"Great communication, in safe hands from start to finish
This is the second time I have used Eden (previously with a sale last year and Katie Hull was great) and both times communication was so efficient. You could always expect a reply in a quick timeframe and it would always be a professional and reasonable one.
Beti-Wyn was really friendly, articulate and knowledgeable and made what can be a stressful process smooth and comfortable. We felt confident we were in safe hands from start to finish and she represented us and our requests throughout the conveyancing process in the best manner.
The Eden Portal makes it so seamless to upload information, send messages and track progress.”
Laura, 6th August 2026. Original Trustpilot review.
How Eden helps home movers
We built Eden to make moving home fast, clear and simple.
We assign every client one dedicated expert for the whole transaction. They talk you through each stage, and you can reach them by phone, email, or through the MyEden platform: a single point of contact who already knows your file.
Frequently asked questions
Around 230 people. That figure counts individual and joint home movers, some were buying, some selling, and some doing both at the same time.
Exchange of contracts makes the sale legally binding. Completion is when money changes hands and you get the keys, usually a short period later. National averages measure the full journey to completion.
We ask clients to rate their experience through a survey each month. August's score was 9.3 out of 10, covering communication, clarity and support.
Nationwide had annual growth at 1.6% and Lloyds recorded the first annual fall since November 2023, at -0.4%. Rightmove asking prices fell 2.0% on the month, the largest August drop in eight years.
You can manage your move 24/7 through our award-winning MyEden platform. Paired with a dedicated conveyancer, you can track progress and complete tasks instantly to keep your transaction moving.
