The most significant speech in recent times by a British Prime Minister has just happened.

Boris Johnson has literally turned the country on it's head. A country who prided itself on championing the individual's freedom has just restricted them. Massively. 

 It's obviously all for our good. To guarantee our health and future prosperity. And indeed we need to embrace these new directives to safeguard the health of the nation.

So how will that affect Estate Agents around the country?

Lets take a closer look at the speech -

"That is why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes:

• shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
• one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;
• any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and
• travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.

That’s all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home.

You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No.

You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home.

You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine - and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can."

Taking this literally - it would appear that work must continue, however we should minimise travel wherever possible.

Mr Hancock, health secretary, later clarified - that this is "to keep the country running"

At Cousins Estate Agents, we have pulled out all stops to ensure that our staff should be available remotely, to ensure vital Landlord and Tenant services continue.

As a local sales agents, we are no less dedicated to ensure that sales follow through and don't stall.

If your local agent is letting you down - don't hesitate:

Call us on 0161 464 6199 as usual!