As of the 13th May 2020, the Government has updated their guidance for England only to allow physically distanced viewings that carefully adhere to public and health guidance. It is Vital that safety comes first, with the guidance reflecting that several measures need to be followed in order to conduct a viewing safely.

• Viewings must only take place with serious buyers, who are genuinely interested in the property.
• When conducting physical viewings, the should be done by appointment only and open houses are not permitted. 
• If your home is being viewed, open all windows and doors prior to the viewing and if possible leave the property for the duration of the viewing.
• Everyone involved must wash their hands prior to the viewing and hand washing facilities should be made available with separate paper towels if possible.
• Estate Agents will look to restrict the number of people present at the viewing in order to follow social distancing guidelines.
• Once the viewing has finished, the homeowner should ensure surfaces such as door handles are cleaned. 

These are just some of the rules for you to consider before arranging to view a property. Our job is to ensure everyone is kept safe during these difficult times.