Movera comment on inflation increase

18 June 2025

Nick Hale, CEO of Movera, commented:

“Rising inflation at this stage, driven by energy costs and early seasonal spending, puts policymakers in a difficult bind. It prolongs the Bank of England’s caution, pushes out the prospect of cheaper mortgages, and increases the likelihood of a ‘higher-for-longer’ rate environment — even as the housing market shows early signs of recovery.

“This creates a tension across the homebuying chain: activity is up, listings are strong, and Q1 GDP growth offered a glimmer of optimism — but the financial foundations are still fragile. For buyers, a shifting rate outlook can undo months of planning in a single day. For conveyancers, it means more recalculations and renegotiations — especially where affordability is already stretched.

“At Movera, we’re seeing a market moving faster than policy can catch. So the job for us, and for the firms in our group, is to close the operational gap — making transactions more resilient against external shocks. That means better tech, more integrated advice across legal and financial lines, and an unrelenting focus on trust and timing within the chain.”