Press release

RICS working with industry to ensure clear moving process post lockdown

07 May 2020

While government guidance continues to evolve, uncertainty on what post-lockdown looks like will remain. COVID-19 will still be around, as will concerns that surround it.

As part of our commitment to support the profession during these challenging and unprecedented times, RICS has been engaging extensively with government and the UK residential property industry to identify ways we can support professionals involved in the home moving process.

We will continue working with Government and industry to encourage a safe, smooth and clear post- lockdown process for consumers and all involved.

Over the last few days, the UK residential property industry have been working collaboratively and engaging with MHCLG to develop cross-industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for professionals in ensuring a safe home moving process, once social distancing measures are eased.

The initial guidance will offer recommendations for professionals delivering services that require them to come into physical contact with people and/or enter private residential properties. It will provide practical guidance on how professionals can smoothly transition as health protection regulations evolve.

It will be followed by consumer guidance on safe home moving.

The industry collaboration includes professional organisations representing estate and letting agents, property lawyers/conveyancers, surveyors, property managers, home removal and associated professionals such as contractors involved in the property development, management and home moving process in the UK.

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