Someone from Tier 4 wanting to view my property....

I'm even more convinced the EA is letting you down luckygirl, very unprofessional, they actually aren't doing their job but rather asking if you will take the risk for them. Definitely do what sits most comfortably with you, if the risk seems too great then refuse making it clear that you will not be managing Tier 4 viewings for them.

Current regs. ......
The housing market in England will remain open in all 4 tiers. This means that people looking to move home will be able to both continue with planned moves and view new properties to move into in the future. Estate and lettings agents, removers, valuers and people in sales and lettings offices and show homes will be able to continue working.

twinnytwin the agents will not do the viewing as the viewers are from a Tier 4 area.

Luckygirl, I know it's very important to you to sell as quickly as possible. Would you be prepared to do the viewing with all of the Covid safety precautions in place? I did buy shoe covers for my viewers, none were used but I'd get some and make them wear them. You could give the viewers the plan of the house, have every door open, tell them not to touch anything and direct them as you wish.
I know you are a bungalow so you could possibly stay in the corridor at all times.

I'd go out and let the estate agent handle it for you. Most agents prefer the vendors not to be there for viewings anyway.

Yes, it does seem wrong Riverwalk - maybe threaten to change agent?

X post Riverwalk. Yes very unprofessional agent.

Luckygirl

My agent is not doing viewings for people from Tier 4 - I would have to do it myself.

Dont just give up. It could be the start of that new life you want so much.
Is there no family member you could ask to do it for you?
Do you have personal contacts with anyone who is a surveyor, builder or such like?
If the agent is not prepared to do that bit of his instructed job then he shouldn't be receiving his full commission. I would deduct a percentage.

I would do it with windows open and masks, no touching etc.
BUT if not first time buyers get the agent to check their own house is on the market first.

That's a bit of a cheek - will there be a discount on their extortionate fees if the buyer is someone whom you've shown round?

They are obviously not following the Government guidelines or their own trade association.

What will they do if the whole country goes into Tier 4 or higher, as is highly likely?

I think that you are entirely right.

My agent is not doing viewings for people from Tier 4 - I would have to do it myself.

We have been working alongside an estate agent to sell my Late father's House, they have provided accompanied viewings by the agent throughout lockdown. The Market is selling well at the moment with people looking to complete their purchase of a new property before the Stamp duty window closes and increases at the end of March. Once this happens, the sales boom.is lightly to slow down somewhat, so now is a fairly good time to sell. As long as social distancing Rules are followed, our agent is continuing with Business as usual. We just keep out of the way and let him get on with it! We do have a buyer now, and as far as I am aware, the sale will not be effected by any tier regulations when it comes to moving and completion dates, as it's classed as essential business according to our agent and Solicitor.

We sold during lockdown. We went out to view properties at the same time that the agent conducted viewings on our house. Masks worn, sanitiser provided, 2 metres apart and windows and doors open. No problem.
Less contact than in the supermarket.

It's a tricky one. It's not an essential visit. I had to call out an engineer due to my old boiler failing on Boxing Day.

Lovely chap. Wore gloves, mask, had shoe covers.

He was from a Tier 4 area and I'm in Tier 2.

He was saying that he goes in to at least 7 houses a day. The company says it's covid safe but that's an impossible claim in my opinion.

I suppose we agree to a visit when in dire need and keep our fingers crossed.

Hopefully you can get some viewers from your tier

Good luck

I think I'd say no as well even though I was desperate to sell.
I wasn't allowed to see my GGD on Christmas Day because she had come from a 3 tier to a 2 and now as a consequence I won't see my D for another week or so because of it.

Tricky situation and a bit of a dilemma for you. I think they are still allowed to view from anywhere. Our DD and family drove over 200 miles from London and back in 12 hours to view and buy.
Everything to do with house viewings is on the government's website. Very strict rules to do with masks, windows, touching etc. I'm surprised your agent is stopping viewers from tier 4. Do they not want to get the sale moving for you?

I've just read that the Tier bandings are to be reviewed tomorrow and it's likely that two thirds of England could be put in Tier 4.

Tricky but I wouldn’t be keen.
They can get a good idea from internet pics, but why don’t you offer something like a WhatsApp “walk around” when they could ask you any questions, for example?

If I were desperate to sell I would go ahead with viewings. When I sold the agent always expected me to go out for viewings so you would not interact with them. Viewers should wear masks and not touch anything. You can open all windows before leaving. It is within Government rules.
I am still going in shops where necessary in Tier 4 and think having viewings is less risky.

It seems its allowed lucky, the issue really is what you re comfortable with. If I've understood you correctly the the agent isn't supporting viewings with people from Tier 4 and you would need to manage it. If that is the case I'm disappointed with them on your behalf, with proper precautions in place it surely is no more risky to them than a trip to the supermarket. Your safety is paramount so if it it doesn't feel safe then of course you're right to refuse.

Maybe you'd be out at the time so they wouldn't technically be visiting you?

We have found that people coming to view are very aware of taking care and being safe - they wear masks, we have windows open and they know for example to ask us or the agent (who wears gloves) to open doors etc. It has felt very safe to us so far

.... But if you are allowed just take care.

Tough call as you have have had problems with the sale i think.
We are tier 4 and not allowed into any other homes or to have anyone in ours. have they done a drive by as often that helps a decision. They will know that, so its a cheeky ask.

If you are desperate and they and you wore masks etc and all windows and doors were open, nothing touched and a quick 5 minute stroll through might be ok but ....