Can you still buy a home during the coronavirus lockdown?
By NextHome Staff
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
SPONSORED CONTENTEven though the sun is high in the sky, we’re still in self-isolation and cannot fully enjoy it – unless we have a decent-sized balcony or a fancy garden. If we don’t have the latter, then we may also think of moving into a new house for a change.Those who think of doing so now think about one thing only – namely, can one still buy a house during the coronavirus lockdown? While it may be easy to search for North Shore movers online, for example, the whole process of buying and moving into a new house during these times became a bit more complex.Let’s now answer this question and make everything clear for you.
The short answer
Naturally, you are still able to buy a house at the moment – especially given that the restrictions imposed by many governments are not that harsh, and that one can still protect themselves from the coronavirus.However, there are a couple of things that have to be done differently. For example:- You can no longer browse houses on your own – or visit them either. In such times, it is more than recommended to work with an experienced agent, as they’ll be able to do more for you in a safe environment than you will.
- The agents we mentioned have available entire databases full of properties that they can send you to look at. You won’t have to put yourself at risk and visit the house yourself.
- Sellers, on the other hand, are not able to hold an open house anymore. This thing alone may make many property owners temporarily withdraw from the market.
- Moreover, due to the fear of coronavirus, sellers may not even invite you to visit the house. Again, in this case, an agent may have an easier time getting into the house.