NSW opens doors to on-site housing inspections and auctions

NSW real estate agents will be able to hold property inspections and on-site auctions from next weekend
after a six-week limited shutdown due to COVID-19.
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Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and the state’s Minister for Health Brad Hazzard said the relaxing of
restrictions was a sign of the ongoing success in limiting the spread of COVID-19, but warned there was
no place for complacency, with community safety and social distancing to remain an ongoing priority.

“Choosing a home is one of the biggest decisions anybody makes, and easing the restrictions to ensure
people can more easily inspect, buy or rent a property is an important step for NSW,” Mr Perrottet said.
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The real estate industry has been adaptable in transitioning to online auctions, property inspections by
appointment or online, and now as we make the move back to a more normal mode of operation we must
ensure safety measures such as social distancing remain a key part of the process.

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Minister Hazzard said these measures were vital to ensure the safety of customers, property owners and
real estate staff as a more traditional face-to-face way of inspections and auctions re-commenced.
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The community has done an outstanding job in limiting the spread of COVID-19 and we need to make
sure we continue to exercise vigilance and care,” Mr Hazzard said.

“Real estate agents should limit the number of people viewing a property and attending an auction, follow
stringent cleaning and safety guidelines, ensure clients do not touch surfaces and always have hand
sanitiser available.”