We would like to remind you that the Public Health (Covid-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020 dated 30 March 2020 directly places restrictions on inspections and auctions.
REINSW has been made aware that police checks are becoming more commonplace. Therefore, we want to ensure all agents and auctioneers are clear on the restrictions.
Clause 7(3)(a) allows for a person (usually the agent) to show a single person a property for the purpose of inspecting after the person has made an appointment for that purpose. A husband and wife (or any other couple) are not a single person, so the agent would have to show the property to the couple separately.
Auctioneers and agents are allowed to conduct auctions from either the property being auctioned or the agent’s office due to those locations being considered places of work. Only the agent and the auctioneer may be present at the auction and social distancing regulations must be observed.
Those people wishing to be present at the auction (vendors, bidders, other observers) must attend remotely, via online invitation or by telephone.
We recommend that you follow the rules in the Public Health (Covid-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020 dated 30 March 2020 and encourage you to err on the side of caution if in any doubt.
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