Updated Guidance for Landlords to Help Mitigate the Risk of Infection from Covid-19 (Updated to reflect new rules in response to Omicron variant)

Posted on December 2nd, 2021

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-home-during-coronavirus-covid-19

The housing market can remain open. All planned moves and viewings can continue and tradespeople can continue to work in other people’s homes, unless self-isolation restricts access to a property. Everyone involved in the process of letting out a property (letting agents, landlords, prospective tenants) is advised to keep up good hygiene practices, with hand washing and sanitising.

Letting agents and landlords are encouraged to follow the ‘working safely during coronavirus guidance;

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19

When in the office, letting agents are required to wear masks. There are no limits on the number of people that can view a property, but virtual viewings are recommended before progressing to an in-person viewing if required, where masks should be encouraged. Thorough cleaning of properties and showing a property when vacant where possible are also advised, to reduce the risk of infection.

Flexibility is encouraged around anyone who may need to self-isolate.

To view the latest COVID rules, please see;

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#what-has-changed