The property market will continue to operate during increased coronavirus lockdown measures in England, the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has confirmed.
The Government announced the second national lockdown on Saturday, with the property market avoiding the ‘industry pause’ that was put in place during the first lockdown in March, but it has not yet been confirmed whether branches of estate agencies will remain open.
Property transactions will be allowed to continue, with Robert Jenrick stating that “the housing market will remain open throughout this period. Everyone should continue to play their part in reducing the spread of the virus by following the current guidance.”
Full details on the impact of the lockdown measures on the property sector are set to be revealed later in the week, but Jenrick has stated that renters will be included within the new guidance and will also be allowed to move home.
Paul Offley, Compliance Officer at The Guild of Property Professionals, said: “Since the pandemic hit our shores and we were initially put into lockdown, the entire sector has rapidly evolved and adapted to working in a new and safe manner.
“The process of searching for a property and moving into a new home has quickly changed to reduce the risk from Covid-19.
“This fast adaption has been a key element to the sector being able to continue to remain open and trading while so many others can’t.”
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