PHOTO: KAVINDA HERATH/STUFF There won’t be any open homes in level three, but you can still view a house you are interested in.
If you’re hoping to look at a house to buy or rent over the next couple of weeks, be prepared to wait for the agent to let you in – and not open any cupboards.
It was confirmed earlier this week that real estate salespeople and property managers could return to work and offer private viewings when New Zealand moves from alert level four to alert level three.
Real Estate Institute chief executive Bindi Norwell said at the time it would mean thousands of people who were in limbo in recent weeks could move forward with their transactions.
“Additionally, for the hundreds of tenants around the country who have been waiting to inspect a rental property so they have somewhere to live this will be much welcomed news. The same is true for landlords all across the country who have empty rental properties [and] are desperate for some income in order to pay their mortgage.”
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