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Canberra may be in lockdown but online auctions are still going ahead on Saturday.Here are some homes in Canberra going under the virtual hammer this weekend:<h2 data-block-key="bbc71">6 Kirby Place, Oxley</h2><img alt="6 Kirby Place OXLEY, ACT 2903" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-13_at_3.13.26_pm.width-800.png" width="800">This four-bedroom home in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/oxley-act-2903/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oxley</a> is going under the virtual hammer tomorrow at 10am.Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/mark-mccann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark McCann</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mccann-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCann Properties</a>, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-kirby-place-oxley-act-2903-45464/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Kirby Place</a> is a modern family home with two bathrooms, a home office and two outdoor decks.Mr McCann said interest is high ahead of the online auction tomorrow.“I have got quite a few bidders already registered,” he said.“It is too late to cancel and I wouldn’t want to.”Mr McCann said that his previous success in online auctions is reassuring home owners.“I have done online auctions before and had successful results so I am confident in providing options to people,” he said.“At the end of the day, people want to buy and sell houses and whether that’s done online or on the front lawn, you’re still buying a house and walking away with keys.”<h2 data-block-key="19o54">19 Dickinson Street, Watson</h2><img alt="19 Dickinson Street WATSON, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-13_at_3.12.10_pm.width-800.png" width="800">This three-bedroom home in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/watson-act-2602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watson</a> is going under the virtual hammer tomorrow at noon.Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/maree-van-arkel-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maree Van Arkel</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/megan-van-arkel-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Van Arkel</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra,</a> <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/19-dickinson-street-watson-act-2602-45918/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19 Dickinson Street</a> was last sold in 1983 and has been in the same hands for nearly 40 years.“The auction should go well tomorrow,” said Ms Van Arkel.The property sits on a 842sqm block and has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. It is also located opposite a nature reserve.“The house is located in a highly sought after area and is on a good block of land,” said Ms Van Arkel.“The house is absolutely neat as a pin”.<h2 data-block-key="ethop">29 Sparkes Close, Fadden</h2><img alt="29 Sparkes Close FADDEN, ACT 2904" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-13_at_3.10.37_pm.width-800.png" width="800">This impressive two-storey home in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/fadden-act-2904/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fadden</a> is heading under the virtual hammer tomorrow at noon.Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jonathan-charles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Charles</a> and <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/dominic-sisa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominic Sisa</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/independent-woden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Independent Woden</a>, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-45830/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29 Sparkes Close</a> is sure to attract a competitive online auction.Sitting on an elevanted 1712sqm block, there are four-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and plenty of space for a family to roam around. There is also a study and expansive views of Tuggeranong.The listing on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/29-sparkes-close-fadden-act-2904-45830/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a> describes the property as a “stunning family residence located in one of Tuggeranong’s most prestigious and sought-after streets”.<h2 data-block-key="18a2k">16 Kneeshaw Street, Monash</h2><img alt="16 Kneeshaw Street MONASH, ACT 2904" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-08-13_at_3.29.02_pm.width-800.png" width="800">This dual-occupancy home in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/monash-act-2904/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monash</a> is heading under the virtual hammer tomorrow at noon.Listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/maria-selleck/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria Selleck</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/maria-selleck-properties/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria Selleck Properties</a>, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/16-kneeshaw-street-monash-act-2904-45580/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16 Kneeshaw Street</a> is located on a 536sqm block and has an effortless floorplan ideal for families.&quot;Everyone who comes into the home loves the floorplan,&quot; said Ms Selleck.The four-bedrooms are split across two wings that are separated by the open-plan kitchen, living room and communal spaces.&quot;It&#x27;s a lovely home that has been freshly painted inside and out,&quot; said Ms Selleck.

Canberra’s top virtual auctions this weekend

Canberra’s property market is being tested after the ACT Government’s <a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/news-articles/act-covid-19-update-13-august-2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announcement</a> of a snap seven-day lockdown yesterday.The shutdown of Canberra started at 5pm on Thursday 12 August and will follow bans on in-person auctions and property inspections.Canberra&#x27;s Covid cluster has risen to 5 active cases and almost 4000 close or casual contacts have been identified.Under the new restrictions, Canberrans are required to remain in their local areas. All of NSW has been declared a COVID-19 affected area.According to <a href="https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/news-articles/seven-day-lockdown-for-the-act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ACT Health</a>, Non-ACT residents cannot enter the ACT without an exemption unless they live in Gunning, Collector, Murrumbateman, Yass, Binalong, Uriarra, the north-western edge of Wallaroo, Jerrabomberra, Queanbeyan, Googong, Karabar, Sutton, Gundaroo, Bungendore, Captains Flat, Bredbo, and Michelago.People from these postcodes can only enter the Territory for essential work and healthcare reasons.People who live in Goulburn and Braidwood cannot enter the ACT without an exemption.The ACT Government has announced that there are only six essential reasons why you can leave your home during this snap lockdown:<ol><li data-block-key="13hjr">To buy essential groceries and medicine</li><li data-block-key="aofpo">To access essential healthcare including in-home care</li><li data-block-key="7kmcp">For essential work</li><li data-block-key="3fs2r">To exercise outdoors for one hour per day in your region</li><li data-block-key="8eliv">To get a COVID-19 test</li><li data-block-key="8p2nk">To get a COVID-19 vaccine.</li></ol>Real estate services are not included in the list of essential services. That means that those who planned on attending a home inspection or live auction over the next few days must stay home and tune in online instead.<h4 data-block-key="84rer">House Inspections:</h4>In-person inspections are banned during the lockdown. You can only inspect a property online.For those in Queanbeyan, private one-on-one inspections will continue as long as face masks are worn.<h4 data-block-key="ah6h8">Auctions:</h4>In-person auctions are banned during the lockdown. You can only attend an auction online.For those in Queanbeyan, in-person auctions are banned and moved online.<h4 data-block-key="e27f0">Settlements:</h4>Settlements will be still going ahead and pre settlement inspections will be virtual.<h4 data-block-key="8rq23">Routine rental property inspections:</h4>Routine rental inspections will be conducted virtually.<h4 data-block-key="6bqff">Repairs and Maintenance on rental properties:</h4>There may be delays due to some restrictions but as a whole, repairs and maintenance should operate as usual. Contact your agent for specific advice.<h4 data-block-key="eqhda">Agent Insights:</h4>Upon hearing the news of Canberra’s snap lockdown, CEO <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-paine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Paine</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/luton-gungahlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luton Properties</a> said Luton was well prepared to deal with the uncertainty.&quot;It was hectic yesterday but we had the tech side of things all ready from when we were in lockdown last year,&quot; said Mr Paine.&quot;One of the things we did limit was calling people until we had very clear communications to give and to the staff&#x27;s credit, everyone was very calm.&quot;Mr Paine said three auctions were brought forward and sold yesterday and eight online auctions scheduled for tomorrow.&quot;We did have 14 auctions booked overall but most of them have now gone to an online platform.&quot;On the other side of the border, Director/Owner of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-queanbeyan-jerrabomberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Queanbeyan | Jerrabomberra</a> <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/brad-omara/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad O&#x27;Mara</a> said that while Queanbeyan is not in lockdown yet, Ray White has procedures and systems in place for a lockdown.&quot;Until a lockdown happens, the office is open and running,&quot; he said.&quot;We are doing virtual inspections and I have two auctions next week which I am pushing to get online.&quot;Mr O&#x27;Mara said that while there is a lot of uncertainty in Queanbeyan at the moment, open homes are still scheduled for now.Chief Minister Andrew Barr described Canberra&#x27;s latest Covid cluster as the most serious public health emergency the ACT had seen so far.Mr Barr also said in a <a href="https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/barr/2021/covid-19-statement-act-to-enter-seven-day-lockdown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">statement</a> that lessons have been learned from Sydney and Melbourne lockdown experiences.“We have seen that a short and immediate lockdown limits the potential spread of the virus, and is the best path to avoiding longer and more damaging lockdowns,” Mr Barr said. “This will be the first time that ACT has entered a lockdown of this nature since the early days of the pandemic.Speak to your local agent to get the latest information as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.

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Canberra’s top virtual auctions this weekend

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