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New South Wales - Open Home Information

The NSW Government has announced the return of open home inspections and on-site auctions after a six-week ban due to COVID-19.

As of 9 May, the government gave the green light on open for inspections and live auctions, however NSW Fair Trading has since provided clarification on the state's Public Health Order stating that auctions at a residential premise must capped at 20 attendees (excluding staff members and excluding the occupiers). This applies to auctions held indoors and outside.

More than 20 people can attend an open home on a residential premises, however, there is a cap of 20 people inside the property.

Physical distancing of 1.5m will still be required, good hygiene at open homes and auctions is required with hand sanitiser made available, and any person experiencing COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to attend the auction or enter the property.

"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," Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said.

"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."