MEASUREMENTS AND DATE ARRANGED FOR PROPERTY SECTOR TO REOPEN THE MARKET

The Department of Health has provisionally approved dates and guidelines to allow the property sector to reopen the market. The reopening guidelines approved by the Department of Health were suggested by numerous bodies in the property sector including the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers and the Property Services Regulatory authority.

The new guidelines, JOINT SECTOR PROTOCOL FOR PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS, provide clarity on how people can buy and sell homes in the current global circumstances.

The measures will apply for both commercial and residential properties.

According to the Department of Health, estate agents, valuers and auctioneers may be able to go

It is expected that estate agents, valuers and auctioneers may be able to go back to work from June 8th.

We at McPeake Auctioneers would like to highlight some important measurements we are going to implement and advise our customers attending viewings and potential buyers to note and apply Social distancing measures at all times.

•   Viewers must not attend if displaying any COVID-19 symptoms, are self-isolating or have returned from overseas in the last 14 days.
• Pre-booked private appointment viewings will be carried out only.  Name and phone contact details of viewing party will be recorded in advance of viewing.
• Please do not park close to residents’ cars or driveways by mounting the kerbs or close to an area where children are playing.
• Maximum 2 people per party and no young children (under 16).
• Time restricted appointments (15-minutes recommended) with sufficient time allowed between appointments to avoid any potential cross over of viewers.
• Hand sanitizing facility will be available at the entry point of each show unit.
• Property windows will be open to ventilate the show unit (all weather).
• No bathroom facilities provided.
• In second-hand properties, vendors will be asked to leave all doors and storage areas open to avoid people touching objects excessively.

Please be assured that each of our Property Service provider undertook a Safety training.

Regards, 
The McPeake Team.......
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