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We know so little as this is totally uncharted territory - and ghastly for everyone. But we do know that lockdowns are tightening not loosening on the continent, therefore the advice would be to go as quickly as you can - by whatever means. There is enough government wriggle room in respect of house moves (at the moment) to suggest this is an essential journey. If you don't fail the attitude test with the Police (!) you should be OK.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 20:12 PM

Things are going to get worse Maria - not better. So move while you can would be my advice - and by whatever means you can.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 18:41 PM

If you have vacated a house (having sold it) what would the removal company do with all the furniture in the back? Burn it? They are delivering it and delivery companies are entitled to deliver under the legislation announced. Fortunately my removals company are going ahead - and I will pay any fines. I am advised that the Police do not have the powers to fine at the moment, so I doubt your story is quite right.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 17:57 PM

The Homeowners Alliance have advised on the BBC 'going through with a move if you can' although it says you might struggle getting belongings moved.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 17:47 PM

Kelly, I would suggest you ring around the 'man with a van' type of places - someone might help. Given that delivery companies are explicitly allowed to operate, then someone might be able to help. Last resort is to hire a van and do it yourself. I feel your pain!

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 14:09 PM

The news is reporting that you should stay at home unless your journey is absolutely necessary.... I would suggest if you have people moving into a house you no longer own (following completion) that your journey is necessary. If delivery companies can operate, I can't really see the issue. This is not a discretionary thing for people having to move home.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 13:47 PM

I spoke with my local MP this morning on this very issue - I emailed him last night for guidance and clarification and, rather unbelievably (at this busy time) phone me. The only thing he could really say was "we would prefer you to stay in your home" I explained my circumstances and that this was, effectively, an unstoppable event - I have fridge, freezer etc and half my belongings at the new home. His guidance wasn't very clear. I said "well, I am going to risk it and move" "I can understand that" he said. He has put this on the 'urgent' list to review with the government.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 12:07 PM

If you are delivering something - which you are - then you can continue. That's my read of the latest guidance. Also advice by government says "if it is not possible to stay in your home" - this is true from someone moving.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 11:58 AM

I agree with you Andrew.... I note that in the very latest guidance that delivery drivers are allowed to continue to operate. You are delivering furniture.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 11:56 AM

I have seen two removal vans this morning - so I assume some are supporting customers and moving them.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 11:14 AM

Gove was reasonably clear in relation to moving.. "If possible, stay in your home". Clearly for people on the cusp of a move, it is not legally possible to stay in, what is now, someone else's home if you've sold it.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 10:26 AM

I have registered on this site as I am also about to move house - half my belongings are at the new property, half at the old property... I have access to both properties for a limited period. Having listened to the announcement from Boris, it is clear that I can no longer make any shuttle journeys between the two houses with boxes - so will stop that. However, I still plan to make my move on the 31st of this month as 'it is not possible' to remain in my current house. The move cannot be stopped - it would be an unintended consequence of the announcement to either bankrupt someone or make them homeless.

From: Neil A 24 March 2020 08:46 AM

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