HOW TO HOUSE HUNT The new guidelines D U R I N G C O V I D for house viewings For a short while, everything was on hold, thanks to Covid-19. Homebuyers were unable to complete on new purchases and prospective buyers unable to view properties. Yet, over the last couple of weeks, we have all seen restrictions lift in aid to help some normality return. Including that of the property market. Thankfully, many homeowners can now proceed with selling their home and purchasing on, including viewing prospective properties. But how has covid-9 changed how we house hunt? We have the new guidelines all here.
VIRTUAL PROPERTY VIEWINGS ENCOURAGED Guidelines have a huge emphasis on prospective buyers conducting a large part of their property search online. ‘Initial viewings should be done virtually wherever this is possible, and physical viewings should only be conducted where buyers are seriously considering making an offer on a property,’ explains the guidelines. Sellers will likely be advised to invest in pre-recorded video tours to form part of the online details.
GLOVES AND MASKS WILL BE WORN Whilst the guidelines do not mention the need to wear PPE during viewings, many agents nationwide will be conducting viewings with both buyers and agents wearing masks and gloves when in the property.
