Visiting properties
Can exit inspections occur under Stage 4 restrictions?
Comments: Look under “Inspections and auctions” then “Can exit inspection occur under Stage 4 restrictions?”
Our website link updated: 10/09/20
Can I complete a condition report under Stage 4 restrictions?
Comments: Look under “Inspections and auctions” then “Can real estate agents complete non-auction or inspection real estate tasks such as, condition reports, repairs or inspections?”
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Can I visit a vacant property for a video or photos or a virtual/Facetime tour under Stage 4 restrictions?
Comments: Look under “Moving in/out” then “Can estate agents attend vacant sites to record videos/walkthroughs to assist in the sale process?”
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Can people from Melbourne come to my regional property inspection?
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20
Can tradies attend properties for maintenance under Stage 4 restrictions?
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20
The landlord needs a valuation done, can a valuer visit the property under Stage 4 restrictions?
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20
Can an insurance assessor visit the property under Stage 4 restrictions?
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20
Beginning/Ending Leases
Are tenants allowed to give notice to vacate under Stage 4 restrictions?
Comments: Look under “Moving in/out” then “Can tenants provide notice to vacate under Stage 4 restrictions?”
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20
Are tenants allowed to begin a lease during Stage 4 restrictions?
Comments: Look under “Moving in/out” then “Can a person commence a lease during the 6-week period – that is move in? If so, does this extend to non-residential property?” Also look at “Can an agent do work to commence a lease as well as the permitted tasks necessary for end-of-lease given that the removalist is likely to be taking the furniture somewhere?”
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20
VCAT
How do VCAT hearings work during COVID-19?
Link: https://www.vcat.vic.gov.au/news/vcat-hearings-during-coronavirus-restrictions
Comments: This is a big topic, but all questions should be answered here.
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Rents
What do tenants need to do to get a rent reduction?
Comments: This link is designed for tenants. You can read it from their perspective or direct them to this page.
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Rent reduction information for landlords
Comments: This link is designed for landlords. You can read it from their perspective or direct them to this page.
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Attending the Office in Metro Melbourne
What is a “COVIDSafe Workplace?”
Comments: Information for all business owners and managers.
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Should my agency be closed/are staff allowed in the office during Stage 4 restrictions?
Comments: Look under “Other Real Estate services”
Our website link last updated: 10/09/20
Can I go to the office or an auction house for to hold an online auction?
Our website link last updated: 18/09/20