The Welsh Government has announced today, 1 April, lockdown restrictions will be eased further from Monday 12 April with all remaining non-essential retail and close contact services to reopen, and travel into and out of Wales from the rest of the UK and Common Travel Area will be permitted.
They also announced a series of measures that will take Wales fully into Alert Level 3 by 17 May, subject to public health conditions remaining favourable.
Property agents allowed to re-open
Agents’ offices will, therefore, be allowed to reopen to the public, however, strictly following the safety guidance is still paramount. The Welsh Government strongly advise that virtual viewings are used wherever possible, viewings of properties can take place, however, household mixing must be avoided during viewing.
Associated activities, for example, removals processes, property preparation, handover of keys, surveys and valuations can also take place in line with guidance on working in other people’s homes.
Evictions continue to be suspended as part of The Public Health (Protection from Eviction) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Regulations.
A ban on travel into Wales from outside the country will be lifted but the ban on international travel remains with travel only permitted into and out of Wales from other UK nations as well as the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Republic of Ireland.
Welsh Government timetable for easing restrictions
The Welsh Government also signalled further changes following the 22 April review, which will be subject to public health conditions and final confirmation by Ministers. A further review will then take place on 13 May:
On Monday 26 April
Outdoor attractions, including funfairs and theme parks, would be allowed to reopen
Outdoor hospitality can resume, including at cafes, pubs and restaurants. Indoor hospitality will remain restricted
On Monday 3 May
Organised outdoor activities for up to 30 people can again take place
Weddings receptions can take place outdoors, but will also be limited to 30 people
On Monday 17 May
Gyms, leisure centres and fitness facilities can reopen. This will include individual or one-to-one training but not exercise classes
Extended household will again allow two households to meet and have contact indoors
Read the Welsh Government announcement→
We’re hoping we will move to extended households from the 10 May. That will be the first indoor resumption we have been able to offer as we gradually unlock restrictions here in Wales.
We want to maximise the use of the outdoors first because we know that that is safer, and people can of course meet up outdoors and can meet in gardens.
