Since the announcement of the property market reopening Orchards have been working with suppliers, and our clients to ensure safe practices are in place for when we reopen on Monday 18th May.

Simple guidance outlined below is being provided to all of our contractors, tenants and property management staff;

• Maintenance can resume as normal, with contractors abiding by social distancing guidelines.

• Tenants have the opportunity to reject access for works, inspections etc. including those works seen as compliance issues.

• Minimum 3 void days to be put in place in between tenancies

• All tenancy documentation to be signed online.

• Keys for Move ins and Contractors to be cleaned before giving out and once being received back.

• Use of an external key safe for contractor collection of keys

• Routine inspections to continue via video call.

• Tenants will be asked standard questions before works are arranged to determine if they are “at risk” or recently been ill.

• Contractors will be asked standard questions before works are arranged to determine if they are “at risk” or recently been ill.