Property panic caused by the global pandemic? The impact of Covid-19 has been felt on every single aspect of our lives, and for those needing to move, and buy or sell a house, it has been a particularly chaotic time. The situation is full of uncertainty, so it can be very hard to know what to do at the moment, when life is temporarily on hold. The right course of action depends entirely on your situation, so the infographic here can help you to understand what you should do. There is no need for a chain of house sales to completely collapse. In fact, if you were just about to list, you may be able to turn this time to your advantage, by undertaking some simple home improvement jobs that can make your property more presentable and even help you achieve more offers or a slightly higher sales price. It’s a great time to tackle some maintenance and makeover jobs, especially with DIY stores now beginning to open up again with social distancing measures in place.

If you were just at the stage of thinking about selling up, it could help to know that there is still plenty of browsing going on - potential buyers are stuck at home and doing lots of research into the houses they might want to view when measures start to ease up. Understanding how the situation affects the stage of the process you are at is key. Even though this time might feel frustrating, aim to use the time wisely to get your affairs in order and you’re likely to have a much smoother move when things return to normal.