During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has lost something. Whether it be a loved one, a job, a graduation or a holiday, it has been a turbulent time for everybody. Most people are staying home, but what about the people who are moving home? Can you even still move during the pandemic?
Moving home is a chaotic time no matter what year you do it. From dealing with estate agents to packing up your entire house to sorting out the mortgage, you are never short of things to do. However, add a global pandemic on top of that and things become a whole lot more complicated.
Not only has the economy been totally shaken by COVID-19, but the impact of the virus on the housing market has also inevitably changed as a result.
Business North reported that 66% of people are ‘nervous’ about moving due to the pandemic, and with a fluctuating landscape, it is difficult to be confident about anything in 2021.
How have the effects of the pandemic ricocheted through to the property market?