HELP TO BUY AND LATEST WELSH GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN RELAXTION RULES ANNOUNCED

The Welsh Government has confirmed today that lockdown restrictions will be eased with stay at home rules replaced by a requirement to stay local from tomorrow, Saturday 13 March. Future relaxations are dependent on whether infection number levels continue to improve.

As well as "stay local"measures being implemented this Saturday, up to four adults from two households will be allowed to meet up in a private garden in Wales.

NO IMPACT ON THE SECTOR

Restrictions for the sector are unchanged with high street agencies remaining closed to the public. Strictly following the safety guidance is still paramount. The Welsh Government strongly advise that virtual viewings are used wherever possible, but viewings of properties can take place, however household mixing must be avoided during viewing.

Associated activities, for example, removals processes, property preparation, handover of keys, surveys and valuations can also take place in line with guidance on working in other people’s homes.

Evictions continue to be suspended as part of the The Public Health (Protection from Eviction) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Regulations.