There’s a reason why the Kensington and Chelsea area of central London is so beloved by the executives who are relocated to the city.

My wife, Christine and I started our relocation firm in the 1980s in response to a need from American and Canadian corporations. It was brought to our attention by a successful executive search firm which had a mandate to recruit highly talented candidates from overseas.

Our rental search team are busy securing great deals for assignees in some of the best parts of London while landlords are feeling less confident in this post-lockdown era.

The UK government has tightened regulations around this issue in line with the rules that have applied since 1998 to gas installations. The new rules apply to leases granted from 1 July and they will apply to ALL leases after 1 April 2021.

Many executives are finding that it works far better for them than they thought it would. They are spending more time with their partners and children – and they are getting work done effectively without the time, stress and health disbenefits associated with commuting and business travel.

The power switch has been switched back to ON. London, together with the whole of the UK, is returning to work this month.

Here in the UK, where old traditions die hard, a massive number of executives have realized they can work from home effectively. The case for having expensive city office has, for many, collapsed.

Renters and buyers can start looking at available homes again provided the distancing rules are strictly observed.

Life has changed substantially since the impact of the COVID-19 hit us over a month ago. For assignees needing to find rental homes in London or elsewhere in the UK, we are still conducting cases where the moves are essential.