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The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has sought clarification from Consumer Affairs Victoria regarding some current practical matters to provide some clarity to all stakeholders.<\/h3>\n

The REIV acknowledges that real estate agents, landlords and tenants, vendors and buyers, are all concerned about the impact of coronavirus.
\nThe concerns range from current practical matters like conducting inspections safely through to medium-term issues like dealing with rental arrears.
\nSome of the matters raised are:
\nUrgent and non-urgent repairs in a tenanted property<\/strong>
\nThe application of the Residential Tenancies Act and Retail Leases Act as they apply to property maintenance, during the current state of emergency where access to trades people will be limited.
\nRental arrears<\/strong>
\nSome tenants may find themselves in financial difficulty, which could affect their ability to meet their rental obligations. On the other hand, many landlords rely on the rental income to repay mortgages or support their day to day expenses.
\nThis extends to commercial properties where many tenants may not be able to meet lease obligations, and property owners will experience shortfalls in cashflows.
\nConducting the business of real estate<\/strong>
\nProperty inspections, negotiations and auctions are all part of everyday real estate business. Social distancing requirements will challenge the way agents fulfil their obligations to clients and customers.
\nThe REIV is also seeking advice from the Andrews Government on any support measures planned for the sector.
\nWe are aware that the banks have been urged by the government to implement a responsible approach to defaults on mortgages and loans during this critical time.
\nAs a sector, real estate is dominated by small businesses that will be tested during this period.
\nMost REIV members have proactively contacted their clients, updated procedures in offices to minimize person-to-person contact and implemented a series of hygiene initiatives. We applaud these measures by the real estate sector.
\nAs always, if a buyer or a seller is looking for objective information on the market or an agency, they should head to reiv.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gil King<\/strong><\/p>\n

REIV Chief Executive Officer <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has sought clarification from Consumer Affairs Victoria regarding some current practical matters to provide some clarity to all stakeholders. The REIV acknowledges that real estate agents, landlords and tenants, vendors and buyers, are all concerned about the impact of coronavirus. The concerns range from current practical matters like […]<\/p>\n

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