Here you can find information to help you understand your options if you’re selling or buying during the COVID-19 traffic light system.
You can move house, and buy or sell a property at Red.
With My Vaccine Pass
If the property owner or real estate agent chooses to follow My Vaccine Pass requirements, only people with My Vaccine Pass are allowed to be there. Properties can have up to 100 people in a single defined space at any time based on 1-metre distancing.
Without My Vaccine Pass
If the property owner or real estate agent chooses not to follow My Vaccine Pass requirements, there can be up to 25 people based on 1-metre physical distancing in a single defined space at the property at any time. They can be a mix of people with and without My Vaccine Pass.
During open homes and property inspections, we encourage you to keep 1 metre apart from other people at the property.
With My Vaccine Pass
If the property owner or real estate agent chooses to follow My Vaccine Pass requirements, only people with My Vaccine Pass are allowed to be there. There are no limits to the number of people who can attend.
Without My Vaccine Pass
If the property owner or real estate agent chooses not to follow My Vaccine Pass requirements, there can be up to 50 people based on 1-metre physical distancing in a single defined space at the property at any time. They can be a mix of people with and without My Vaccine Pass.
Learn More about Buying & Selling at Orange
Your Professionals agent will be able to help guide you through the process of buying and selling. A Professionals real estate agent can visit your property to provide you with an appraisal.
Health Guidelines
• Keep at least 2 metres away from anyone you don't know, both inside and outside
• Anyone aged 12 years and over is strongly encouraged to wear a face covering (for example, a face mask), when visiting a property, attending auctions or meeting with a Professionals real estate agent
• NZ COVID Tracer app QR codes will be displayed at our offices and any property for sale. There will also be a contract tracing register - which may be sent to your prior to a viewing. You are encouraged to scan the NZ COVID Tracer app QR code and provide your contact details on the contact tracing register when visiting a property, agency office or attending an auction (but you must do one or the other). This information will be held by the agent for 60 days for contact tracing purposes
• There are limits on the number of people that can attend open homes and auctions in addition to ensuring 2-metre physical distancing requirements can be met. We encourage you to limit the number of people in your group to assist with this
• Don't visit a property if you or anyone you have been in contact with are unwell, are self-isolating or have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 14 days
• Sanitise your hands before entering and after leaving a propertyIf you are an at-risk person (for example, those who have a pre-existing medical condition or some older people), you are encouraged to do as much as you can by phone or video call rather than in person. For more information about who is considered at risk, visit the Ministry of Health website.
Our agents have been provided with clear guidance on what can and can’t happen under COVID-19 alert level 2. The seller may decide to make changes to the agreed marketing plan or sales method, depending on their personal circumstances.
