The housing market has effectively been shut down after the Government told all estate and lettings agents to stop viewings. The Government said no face-to-face viewings must take place among those looking to buy or sell a house or rent a property. No house moves can take place amid the coronavirus outbreak unless considered essentialThe British Association of Removers said that only moves which are currently under way should be completed. It means that the property market will grind to a halt, as the public is told to stay in their homes amid the coronavirus outbreak. It follows several announcements affecting the housing market in the wake of the virus crisis.

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2020 12:01 UTC