News of lockdown being reinstated in areas of the north of England has caused confusion for agents.

The affected areas are:

Greater Manchester:
City of Manchester
Trafford
Stockport
Oldham
Bury
Wigan
Bolton
Tameside
Rochdale
Salford
Lancashire:
Blackburn with Darwen
Burnley
Hyndburn
Pendle
Rossendale
West Yorkshire:
Bradford
Calderdale
Kirklees

Propertymark says it has been in contact with MHCLG in order to clarify the position of agents and says it has received no information that agents must close.

They also say that they have received no details that the guidance for agents has changed.

This means that all viewings should be conducted as virtual and online in the first instance. Physical viewings should only take place for consumers who show serious intent to proceed with a house move either to purchase or rent a property.

Government guidance in respect of the local area lockdown is here.

Propertymark guidance notes for agents is here.