Jessica Micallef
While real estate offices have shut down in metropolitan Melbourne under strict stage four restrictions, some services will continue to operate as usual.
According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, real estate agents are still able to provide services including preparing properties that are due to settle for sale or where the lease is ending during lockdown.
Individuals who were planning to move homes can still do so.
REIV chief executive Gil King said it was critical services related to contract settlements and end of lease continue.
“People have significant financial commitments tied to these activities,” he said.
“Any contracted rentals or sales will not be disrupted [and] new buyers and renters will still be able to get into their new home.
“At this stage, new listings will be impacted where specific clarity is required, such as how an agent should deal with commencing a new tenancy during this time.
“It is clear however that the intention of government is that people will still be able to move in and out of properties.”
Final inspections, key collections, final clearing and any services directly related to the settlement of a property can still proceed under safety measures.
