Housing in Lockdown: How is Covid-19 impacting the property market?
In our debut episode, we take a look at the impact of Coronavirus on the UK housing market, and crucially, what action the government could take to aid its recovery, post lockdown.
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Our Global Head of Research, Liam Bailey, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of forecasting during a pandemic and how the property industry has adapted to the current crisis. From virtual viewings to desktop surveying, we hear that while the market may be slowing, deals are still being done.
Simon Gammon, Managing Partner at Knight Frank Finance, explains how the mortgage market has adapted to life in the time of Corona and offers his advice on where to turn if you're now stuck in the house buying process.
Finally, we hear from Stuart Baillie, our Head of Planning, on the emergency measures being put in place to help planning committees continue to function during these uncertain times.