Phew! Moving home exempted from new English lockdown

Estate agents were holding their breaths this evening as Boris Johnson made the much-anticipated announcement that England is to once more return to a total lockdown. Citing the alarming speed at which the new Covid variant identified before Christmas has been spreading through the UK, including a 20% rise in deaths over the past week alone, Johnson confirmed the lockdown. “We need to do more together to bring this vaccine under control as our vaccines are rolled out,” he said. But those within the property industry will be relieved to hear that home moves are to be allowed.  Or as Russell Quirk and many others put it on social media just after the Prime Minister finished his address – “Phew”. This official guidance says: “Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work. You can still move home, the guidance says “People outside your household or support bubble should not help with moving home unless absolutely necessary. “If you are looking to move, you can go to property viewings. Follow the national guidance on moving home safely, which includes advice on social distancing, letting fresh air in, and wearing a face covering.” Johnson, who said the lockdown it…