...COvid update...

THE HOUSING MARKET
​REMAINS OPEN

We are working through a highly unusual set of conditions including:

• Relaxation of lockdown causing a large surge in the property market across the UK.
• The Stamp Duty holiday also causing a large surge in the property market.
• The ongoing Covid situation which still affects staffing / effectiveness of search providers, mortgage lenders and other firms.

 
As a result, our response times might be slightly longer than normal and we are doing everything possible to respond as soon as we can - You may receive replies after normal work hours (as we are working early and staying late with some staff working weekends).
 
Given the general uncertainty at this time and all of the above factors, we would ask that exchange and completion dates are not discussed or agreed until legal advisors to all parties in a transaction (or chain as the case may be) have confirmed that they are ready to do so. Whilst we know that the completion date is of prime importance, the premature discussion of dates is counterproductive and ultimately causes further delay and disappointment.
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Please see the following Government advice for viewing properties and moving home - Please stay safe.
​https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

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