During these unprecedented times, where the situation is changing on a daily basis, we are aware that individuals and business owners will have many questions and uncertainties about how these developments impact on them.
Here, through a series of Q&A with expert lawyers from across our firm, Sintons hopes to be able to answer some of those pressing questions, and provide some certainty and clarity for people who are unsure how to proceed.
We will bring you a question and answer per day for the next few weeks.
Q – Is there any point in putting my house on the market at the minute, are people still buying?
A – There is still some movement in the market, and we are still receiving enquiries and new instructions from our clients, but recent events have certainly slowed down the house buying process.
Unless a property is vacant and social distancing measures are adhered to, it is difficult for a buyer to attend properties for viewings.
However, estate agents have been adapting to the situation and have been offering 360-degree virtual tours online, to showcase properties being marketed for sale. This means buyers are still able to view properties, and in some cases, allows them to make a decision.
While the usual anticipated timescales for completion may not be realistic at present, it is still possible to proceed with your sale and get as much of the preliminary work undertaken at this stage so that completion can take place quickly once restrictions are eased.
* For advice on this or any other residential property matter, please contact Anna Barton, head of residential conveyancing at Sintons, on anna.barton@sintons.co.uk or 0191 226 3743.
