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Q&As for buyers during Coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020

The Government guidance for buyers states that home buyers and renters should, where possible, delay moving to a new house while measures are in place to fight Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our advice is that if you have already exchanged contracts and the property is currently occupied then all parties should work together to agree a delay or another way to resolve this matter. These Q&As are in line with the clear government guidance.

Q&As for sellers during Coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020

The Government has put out new guidelines for everyone to follow. When it comes to selling a home, they are stating that home buyers and renters should, where possible, delay moving to a new house while measures are in place to fight Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our advice is that if you have already exchanged contracts and the property is currently occupied then all parties should work together to agree a delay or another way to resolve this matter. 
These Q&As are in line with the clear government guidance.

Consumer quick guide to property during Coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020

Home buyers and renters should, where possible, delay moving to a new house while measures are in place to fight Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our advice is that if you have already exchanged contracts and the property is currently occupied then all parties should work together to agree a delay or another way to resolve this matter. However, they advise people can ‘move house where reasonably necessary’ and if moving into an ‘empty home’ could take place. To help you understand what is and isn’t possible during this time, please read our Q&As for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.

Conveyancing market stakeholders produce industry guidance for firms during Coronavirus crisis
Mar 30, 2020

Legal industry experts in England and Wales have worked tirelessly over the weekend to produce guidance on how conveyancing/legal firms advise buyers and sellers to delay their move during the crisis. The guidance has been prepared by a group which includes the Law Society, the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC), the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Bold Legal Group and the Conveyancing Association (CA), and has the support of Government departments including HM Land Registry. The guidance is to help legal people advise buyers and sellers to meet the latest Government Regulations and Guidance on home moving.

How do you access help if you can't afford your home?
Mar 20, 2020

Don’t worry: If you are concerned about keeping a roof over your head, there is help available. Whatever you do, don’t just stop paying your rent or mortgage. If you want to help yourself and your family through this difficult time, you must communicate that you are struggling. What financial help can you access?