MOVING house can be stressful at the best of times, let alone when the country is in lockdown.
So what are the rules when it comes to moving to a new home during the coronavirus lockdown?
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Can you move house during coronavirus lockdown?
Michael Gove addressed the issue on Tuesday, March 24, on Good Morning Britain, suggesting people put off their moves until the lockdown has been lifted.
He said: "If it is possible to pause a house move, people should stay in their home.
The Homeowners Alliance has updated its website for the current climate, saying all sales and purchases which have no yet exchanged should be postponed until restrictions are lifted.
For those who have exchanged, they are legally committed to completing the transaction, so should speak to their buyer/seller and conveyancer as soon as possible.
Boris Johnson hasn't provided any official guidance yet for families looking to move home.
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What are the rules of lockdown?
The UK was put into lockdown on March 23.
“Lockdown” isn't a technical term used by public health officials – it is often referred to as “mass quarantines", where residents are forced or advised to stay at home.
This involves restricting the movement of residents and only allowing people to leave home to attend essential work, buy food or medicine or go to the hospital.
Cops will have emergency powers to arrest or fine anyone who doesn't apply with the new measures.
All non-essential shops are now closed except for food, pharmacy, newsagents, vets, petrol stations, hardware, banks, launderettes and undertakers.
Parks will stay open but communal play areas are closed.
Places of worship are closed except for funerals.
There will be no gatherings of more than two people except for households.
Roads and rail networks to remain open but only for essential workers to get to work.
Everyone should now stay in their homes unless:
- Shopping for food or medicine
- Exercise for yourself or pets alone or with members of your household only. Not friends
- Medical appointments or as a carer visiting a vulnerable person
- Travel to and from work for essential workers only
France, Italy and Spain are all currently in lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus.
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