Proptech platform Goodlord says its data from the Midlands city suggests that fewer tenants will move home during the current Covid restrictions.

Industry players worry that million of tenants will struggle to pass referencing after prolonged periods on the recently-extended scheme.

Three key conveyancing industry organisations have told The Negotiator that Covid rules do not prevent paperwork being completed either face-to-face or online.

Propertymark says home moving is a vital role in supporting the economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic.

NAEA Propertymark Chief Executive Mark Hayward claims buying and selling will continue with gusto despite lockdown.

The Government has just announced that estate and letting agents can open their branches during the forthcoming lockdown.

Dexters says its 70 branches will only allow visits if booked in, but says otherwise it's business as usual during the looming lockdown.

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed that house moves can continue when Thursday's lockdown begins, but has yet to decide whether branches can remain open.