Lockdown Listings

Ian Pepper runs his own property advice and finance business Penguin Financial and is an assistant agent at Ray White Helensburgh.

With the current lockdown likely to be extended beyond 30 July, what is permitted in our area for the sale of real estate?

Traditional open homes and in person auctions are not permitted however private inspections by appointment only and online auctions are.

A private inspection must only be undertaken with one buyer at a time and strict COVID-safe procedures adopted. Masks and QR codes are to be used.

Agents should also utilise 3D virtual tours of their properties for buyers to navigate their own way around a property online from the comfort of their own home. Then only genuine buyers need to arrange an appointment for a private inspection.

The current demand to leave Sydney and move to our area has not shown any signs of easing despite these lockdown restrictions.