It has been confirmed that property viewings and home moves in England can still take place during the second lockdown, which begins on 5th November and will continue for at least four weeks.
Under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 which underpins the second national lockdown, estate and letting agents and removal firms can continue to work.
A vote took place in the UK Parliament which came out in favour of a second lockdown and the Regulations specifically state that activities relating to the property sector are allowed to continue under exceptions to leaving home.
These activities include:
- visiting estate or letting agents, developer sales offices, or show homes
- viewing residential properties to look for a property to buy or to rent
- preparing a residential property to move in
- moving house
- visiting a residential property to undertake any activities required for the rental or sale of that property
Agents should work from home wherever possible but if unable to do so, can work from an office on an appointment-only basis. It is vital that agents continue to strictly follow the Governments working safely during Coronavirus guidance.