The uncertainty over whether estate and letting agencies will be classified as essential services under Thursday’s second lockdown rules has been clarified, and the good news is that we can remain OPEN!
In a statement to the industry, the Government says:
“Buying, selling and renting a home can continue, in a COVID-secure way, as it has in recent months. Estate and letting agents can operate, show homes and sales suites can remain open and property viewings, mortgage valuations and surveys can take place.”
Regulations specifically state that activities relating to the sector are allowed to continue under Exceptions to leaving home to undertake any of the following activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property:
(i) visiting estate or letting agents, developer sales offices or show homes;
(ii) viewing residential properties to look for a property to buy or to rent;
(iii) preparing a residential property to move in;
(iv) moving house;
(v) visiting a residential property to undertake any activities required for the rental or sale of that property.
#stillopen #covidsecure #newmasks #staysafe
