We are in challenging and unprecedented times, it is a very fluid situation, so we at NewBold Solicitors are constantly updating our teams, and our Clients, on the Government and Law Society guidelines for buying and selling your properties. The most recent guidelines is to delay transactions if at all possible, so to avoid the spread of the Covid-19 transmission. If our Clients cannot delay their completion, then social distancing is imperative to keep all our Clients and service providers safe. Q: The property is unoccupied A: Then providing you follow social distancing rules, you will be able to continue with the transaction, however, check the position with your insurance provider if your property is going to remain unoccupied for more than 30 days. Q: I am part of a chain and I have not yet exchanged contract: A: The Government guidelines are that whenever possible you should delay completing; however, the Government does not want chains to fall. So the teams here at Newbold will be doing our very best to stop that from happening, but at the same time, following guidelines. A difficult task, so please bear with us. Q: The chain transaction has exchanged: A: If your transaction has exchanged, then the Government and Law Society guidelines are that (whenever possible), the parties should agree an alternative date to complete, taking into account the pandemic. The contracts between the parties will have to be varied, to take into account this awful pandemic, and the Law Society has provided us with guidance, on what should be put in the contract to avoid any future issues for our Clients. If you have any other queries, then please speak to your team here at Newbold, some are working remotely, so please bear with us; we are mindful that moving home is very stressful under normal circumstances, and these are not normal circumstances, but we are on your side, and we will always work in your best interest.