The Northern Ireland Executive imposed increased restrictions for six weeks beginning 26 December 2020, which will be tightened further on Friday.

However, the Department for Communities told NAEA Propertymark, an organisation representing UK real estate agents, that the existing guidance will remain in place.

The guidance states: “Estate agents are permitted to remain open to facilitate the buying and selling of property, including associated activities such as the viewing of properties. Individuals are not permitted to enter the shop.”