The Covid-19 pandemic has made things tough for lots of people who have rent or mortgages to pay.
Many are struggling, having lost their job or taken a pay cut.
The Government put additional rules in place at the beginning of the lockdown to make sure people were not made homeless as a result of the pandemic.
Between 23 March and 20 September 2020, no one could be evicted from their home – even if they couldn't pay their rent or mortgage.
Coronavirus disrupted the property market for a while, but now people can buy and sell houses again in England and Wales. And the market is busy. Estate agents are open, viewings are taking place and house sales are being completed.
Demand is greater than supply, possibly as a result of the lockdown, with some people looking for more living space and a garden as they expect to spend more time at home. Added to this, until April 2021, there is no stamp duty payable on homes up to a value of £500,000. For many, now is a good time to move.
