Moving House During Lockdown

The spread of coronavirus has caused uncertainty amongst public. New rules which have been put in place to stop the virus spread has had an effect on activities the public are allowed to do, including those who recently purchased a property and was looking to move house. Am I be moving house during lockdown?

Moving house is a big step, and many are wondering what their next steps should be when it comes to changing property. Shall they wait till the coronavirus crisis is over?

Are you allowed moving house?

As per the Government urge people should avoid moving house at the moment if possible, or to undertake any significant renovations at their homes.

According to the Government’s website:

“Given the situation in the UK with regard to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), we urge parties involved in home moving to adapt and be flexible to alter their usual processes.

“There is no need to pull out of transactions, but we all need to ensure we are following guidance to stay at home and away from others at all times, including the specific measures for those who are presenting symptoms, self-isolating or shielding.

“Prioritising the health of individuals and the public must be the priority.

“Where the property being moved into is vacant, then you can continue with this transaction although you should follow the guidance in this document on home removals.

“Where the property is currently occupied, we encourage all parties to do all they can to amicably agree alternative dates to move, for a time when it is likely that stay-at-home measures against coronavirus (COVID-19) will no longer be in place.

“In the new emergency enforcement powers that the police have been given to respond to coronavirus, there is an exemption for critical home moves, in the event that a new date is unable to be agreed.”

Here is the top 3 takeaways:

1. Homebuyers and renters should keep their plans to move on hold until further notice from the Government
2. Buyers who are due to move into an empty property can go ahead with their move.
3. Banks and building societies have agreed to extend mortgage offers where completions have to be delayed to previous safety

Here, at Anderson Transport we are still in business as usual and quoting, please fill out our form on the house removals page providing as many details as possible about your move to enable us to quote your move accurately.