Faced with the news relative restrictions at market of real estate, the specialist in real estate valuation, Drimki, discusses the consequences that affect departments concerned.
Housing visits
even though visits of accommodation have been suspended for some time, it seems that they are now authorized again. However, it should be noted that this authorization is only valid for the rental, purchase and the sale of a Principal residence outside the curfew hours established by the government. Of course, all health measures have to be respected during these visits. However, the visits of a property designed to be used as second home remain prohibited for the moment.
As for the Real estate agencies, they are not open to the public, because they are not among the essential businesses. Regarding a empty real estate, the number of visits is set at only one per half-day, and the duration of visits must not exceed 30 minutes, in addition to total respect for physical distancing and barrier gestures. Therefore, successive visits and group visits are not currently authorized.
As for visiting accommodation that is still occupied, the rules are almost identical to visiting a empty accommodation. However, some measures of security additional measures must be applied, such as the opening and closing of doors and windows by the occupant, the use of wipes and disinfectant products by the real estate professional, only two people per room, etc.
Signing documents at the notary, moving…
Concerning activities within the construction sector, there are no exceptional restrictions, but staff must respect the health protocol put in place, particularly in the departments affected by confinement. As with the last confinement, the moving is always allowed. For this, you must have a certificate of exceptional travel and present proof of moving, such as a lease of rental, a supporting document from the moving company or a act of sale. For a estimate of your property with a view to a sale, of the real estate agents can move to your home in order to the estimate, take some photos and make yourself sign a warrant of sale.
In the event that you require the services of a notary for the signature of a act of sale or a compromise of sale, you must have a certificate. Simply check the box “Administrative or legal procedures: travel to go to a public service for an act or procedure that cannot be carried out remotely.” As for general co-ownership meetings, they must wait until 1st July 2021.
