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You are about to vacate your rented property and are probably wondering if you can safely and legally move out during the lockdown?
The short answer is yes – you can complete a house move by following the UK government’s guidelines for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading to learn more about what they are and how Fantastic Services can be of any help to you.
Even during the higher Tier 3, you can still move home. Here is the official statement by the UK government regarding moving house during the COVID-19 outbreak:
“You can still move home. Estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work. If you’re looking to move home, you can go to property viewings. Follow the national guidance on moving home safely, which includes advice on social distancing and wearing a face covering.”
Until May 13, moving house was allowed only in extreme cases when tenants were legally obliged to leave their property and they had no other option but to move out. All other moving jobs were to be postponed or cancelled according to the safety guidelines, issued by the UK government.
After May 13, property viewings and moving jobs can be completed under less strict conditions and operation of removals service providers is much easier now. However, social distancing remains necessary, as well as other measures for health safety.
Robert Jenrick, the housing secretary in the UK, published new guidance on May 13, according to which everyone in England can move house if they follow the new strict guidelines.
You can find the complete updated guidelines here. We recommend that you read all of the information so you can have a smooth and problem-free moving process.
Some of the major changes to the property moves and purchases are the following:
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Additional series of measures have been introduced by the Housing Secretary that affect the house building industry heavily:
Read the whole housing plan, introduced by the Housing Secretary on May 13.
There are strict government guidelines that companies now need to follow when completing removals jobs to ensure the safety of all parties involved in the process of relocation.
These are the most important points of the official guidelines issued on 26 March 2020 that need to be followed while relocating during a lockdown:
Everyone at Fantastic Services takes the COVID-19 pandemic and the following lockdown very seriously. Thus, we have created a specific approach we take during these hard times of insecurity, fear and restrictions:
See all information about our COVID-19 approach and get fully informed about the changes we’ve implemented.
You can take advantage of any of our moving services, including:
There are a couple of things you can do to ensure the removal service you are getting is safe for everyone involved. First, deep clean your property, then disinfect the items you need packed. Make sure you wear protective clothing during these activities and/or if you will be present at the address.
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