<p><span>Taylor Wimpey will reopen its show homes and sales centres from May 22, following the government’s relaxation of its coronavirus regulations, allowing the housing market to slowly reopen.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>The volume housebuilder said it would reopen its sales offices, initially for pre-booked appointments “and with strict social distancing measures in place”. The business will recall the majority of its sales staff from furlough by May 18, with most other staff following by the end of the month.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>As with its sites, the business explained that for its sales centres it had devised new protocols, including a revised set of working practices and staffing arrangements and a new layout. It plans to install Perspex screens and marker guides for social distancing. Show home viewings will be unaccompanied and only one family can view each home at a time.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>Under changes made to government regulations yesterday (May 12), moving home and viewing properties are now “allowable activities”.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>“We will continue to encourage customers to maintain contact with our sales representatives digitally where possible,” Taylor Wimpey’s update read. “However, there are instances where customers are unable to do this and will want to visit us in person or physically view a show home, and …