Already in freefall before the COVID-19 lockdown, the property market has been all but frozen by the temporary closing of the Deeds Office. The unintended consequences have been dire for some home owners and tenants: double rent payments, an inability to move on pre-agreed dates and logistical nightmares. Carte Blanche investigates how home sales have been hindered by lockdown restrictions. What will it take to reboot this sector of the economy?
