16 March 2020
COVID-19 advice on property transactions in Northern Ireland
Speak to your solicitor if you are buying or selling a home
The Law Society of Northern Ireland has said that
buyers or sellers involved in a property transaction
in Northern Ireland should immediately contact their solicitor to discuss their
own specific circumstances and options.
The Society, which represents solicitors in
Northern Ireland, has given guidance in response to the potential impact of COVID-19
on property transactions in Northern Ireland.
Commenting, the
President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Rowan White said:
“The Society recognises that there will be many
clients who will be very unsure as to what to do
during this period of uncertainty. Our message is simple.
We would encourage all clients, whether already involved in a property
transaction or considering buying or selling, to contact their solicitor
immediately.”