Buying and selling during COVID-19

Protecting lives and livelihoods remains the goal of the Government’s COVID-19 response. It is now possible to do this with fewer requirements, giving greater certainty to people, businesses and communities.

Our guidance was last updated on 19 September 2022.

The COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) was removed from Monday 12 September, 11:59 pm.

Key points if you are buying or selling a property: 

• If you test positive for COVID-19, you must self-isolate for 7 days.
• Household contacts do not need to isolate. If you are a household contact you are encouraged to wear a mask. For details about household contacts check Unite against COVID-19
• Household contacts are encouraged to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) for 5 days, wear a mask and avoid contact with the person who has COVID-19
• If you are attending a property or an agency, be respectful and please comply with all health and safety requirements. Some places may continue to ask people to wear a face mask. For example, the vendor may decide that all visitors must wear a mask before entering their property
• You are encouraged to wear a face mask in crowded places, such as public transport, or when visiting people at high risk
• Do not attend an agency office or a property if you have cold/flu like symptoms, are self-isolating or are awaiting a COVID-19 test result