But despite the closure of restaurants, leisure venues, pubs and non-essential shops, the housing market will be operating during the new national shutdown, with people still being allowed to move.
So take a look at what house hunters are loving the most in Sheffield.
The houses are all listed on Zoopla.
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1. £69,950 - Hartley Brook Road, Sheffield
Viewed 3004 times in the last 30 days, this three bedroom semi-detached house does need some renovation. Marketed by Hunters, 0114 446 9201. Photo: Zoopla
2. £110,000 - Wilcox Road, Sheffield
Viewed 2632 times in the last 30 days, this three bedroom semi-detached house has a kitchen diner. Marketed by Reeds Rains, 0114 446 9200. Photo: Zoopla
3. £90,000 - Grange Road, Beighton
Viewed 2355 times in the last 30 days, this three bedroom semi-detached house is available to cash buyers only. Marketed by 2roost, 0114 446 9141. Photo: Zoopla
4. £1,500,000 - Park Holme, Endcliffe Hall Avenue, Endcliffe
Viewed 2144 times in the last 30 days, this eight bedroom house was built between 1899 and 1901. Marketed by Spencers, 0114 287 0668. Photo: Zoopla