On May 12, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick announced the re-opening of England’s real estate market, after seven weeks of it being effectively on hold due to social distancing measures. Certain lockdown measures were lifted, ensuring onsite valuations and viewings could once again take place. Almost immediately, estate agents and listing websites recorded a significant spike in interest coming from prospective buyers, eager to consider a residential purchase now that restrictions had been eased. But, does this renewed activity symbolise the beginning of a house price recovery? A short-term drop Let’s be realistic—a short-term dip in property prices as a consequence of COVID-19 is unavoidable. COVID-19 has brought the […]