And amongst those having to urgently re-think work practices are surveyors. By definition carrying out on-site property valuations is not work you can do from home. And most lenders have now called a halt to them.

How can you get a mortgage, a remortgage or a bridging loan approval without the bank, building society or private lender being able to carry out a home inspection?

The solution: the ability that we’ve always had to use online “automated” valuations. Known within the industry as AVMs (Automated Valuation Model), they’re available for properties that meet particular criteria.