Busiest Holiday Season Predicted Post-Lockdown

Will Tiered Restrictions Affect the Market? 

December marked the end of the second national lockdown. However, to reduce the spread of the virus, the government has implemented tiered restrictions. Nevertheless, under the new government guidelines, the housing market will operate as normal across all tiers. Whether you are buying, selling, renting, or letting a property. Therefore this is the busiest holiday season predicted post-lockdown as buyers rush to complete purchases.

Comprehensive advice is available on conducting physical property viewings with safety precautions in place. Valuers, tradespeople, estate and letting agents, and movers can continue to operate as normal. Meeting with people outside your bubble ‘to facilitate moving home’ is listed as an exemption from gatherings. The government states this is relevant across all tiers. Therefore, those who initially halted their plans, can now continue moving.

The latest guidance advises you to maintain a 2 metre distance from each other during property viewings. Extra precautions should be put into place, such as wearing face coverings. Washing hands frequently can also reduce the risk of the virus spreading. Property agents are ensuring all properties are COVID19 secure, making sure homes are thoroughly cleaned. Many agents have also adapted to provide virtual viewings and are vacating the property during viewings. The government is encouraging home buyers and agents to remain flexible, should there be any delays. This may be due to individuals self-isolating or contracting the virus.