Government guidance that agents should only allow viewings to those who are serious and 'likely to make an offer' is riling many people on social media – including Kirstie Allsop.

Ministry of Housing confirms viewings can take place but warns that open houses and driving clients to viewings are still prohibited.

Ellie Rees turns to social media to say she is uncomfortable with competitors who have been 'air punching' publicly about flouting the lockdown rules.

Discussions between housing minister Chris Pincher and the industry include strict rules on how vendors, buyers and agents must minimise the risk of transmission.

Agent says it is conducting property viewings but only for empty properties, although a member of public has contacted The Negotiator to claim otherwise.

Research by an anonymous blogger among half a dozen agents finds half are still willing to offer face-to-face property viewings.

The Essential Information Group offers Viewber's service to its auction house clients and says majority have now signed up to use its service.

A survey of buyers among customers of outsourced property viewings firm Viewber reveal many think traditional agents are too keen to bag a sale.