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CORONA VIRUS - Statement & Policy

We have been monitoring the developments surrounding the spread of the Covid-19 virus. To protect our clients, customers, contractors and team members it is important that we have in place a policy as to how we mitigate the risks surrounding the impact of the virus. Boris Johnson’s message this evening has generated an update.
The following will be reviewed in line with government recommendations as announced.
  1. Rental property visits and sales valuations will be postponed from 24th March 2020.
  2. Sales & Rental Viewings will be postponed from 24th March 2020
  3. Maintenance requests will continue to be dealt with as outlined in the Tenant Information Pack, unless tenant(s) or occupiers advise of health conditions.
  4. Where staff are required to self-isolate they will be given the tools to work from home, allowing us to be able to continue their pay.
  5. In the current circumstances where we have chosen to close the office, we will still be able to operate the business from home-based locations. Access to keys will be restricted due to location, tenants will need to be available for maintenance appointments (where they have no symptoms). Should this be necessary we will send out an update.
The safety and health of our employees and those whom we come into contact with is very important. We will do all that we can to minimise the impact of Covid-19.
Symptoms of Covid-19
  • Dry cough
  • High temperature/fever
  • Shortness of breath
How to Protect Yourself from Covid-19
  • Regular handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Using hand sanitiser gel regularly
  • Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing/sneezing or sneeze into your elbow
  • Put used tissues in a sealed bin as soon as possible
  • Avoid close contact with others who are unwell
  • Avoid touching your face

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