Important Update re real estate services during the State of Disaster

Date: 4 Aug 20

The REIV is working closely with the Premier’s office, Ministers, and other Agencies to bring you clarity on the Restrictions announced recently.

Please note, the Directions that will apply from 11:59 pm Wednesday 5th August, have not been released yet. Many people are referring to current Directions as if they will continue to apply after midnight Wednesday. We urge you to avoid assuming what will and won’t be allowed until the new Directions are published. We will advise you as soon as clear information is available.

We can confirm that all real estate offices located in Melbourne Metro will be required to close from 11:59 pm Wednesday. This is not likely to apply for Regional Victoria. Mitchell Shire is no longer grouped with Melbourne Metro for the new restrictions.

The Premier’s announcements regarding Melbourne Metro refers to the ANZSIC classification. This means that the State of Disaster covers all the following:

  • 67200 Real Estate Services

  • 67200 Broking service - real estate

  • 67200 Real estate accounts collection service

  • 67200 Real estate agency service

  • 67200 Real estate agent

  • 67200 Real estate auctioning service (including electronic)

  • 67200 Real estate body corporate management service

  • 67200 Real estate broking service

  • 67200 Real estate management service

  • 67200 Real estate rental agency service

  • 67200 Real estate stocktaking service

  • 67200 Real estate valuing service

  • 67200 Renting or leasing of non-residential real estate (except as owner or leaseholder)

  • 67200 Renting or leasing of residential real estate (except as owner or leaseholder)

  • 67200 Valuing service - real estate
     

The REIV discussions with Authorities are expected to continue until late afternoon on Wednesday. We will notify you as soon as possible tomorrow.