If a property falls under the Cultural Property Act and the Minister is not interested, what should the seller do?

The most appropriate course of action for a seller when a property is designated under the Cultural Property Act, and the Minister indicates no interest, is to proceed with the act of sale. This is because the Cultural Property Act provides specific guidelines for properties that have been recognized as having cultural significance, but it does not impose a blanket restriction on the sale of the property if the Minister has decided not to exercise their rights regarding it.

In this situation, once the Minister has confirmed a lack of interest, the seller has the discretion to move forward with selling the property. The seller must ensure they comply with any other legal requirements connected to the sale, such as disclosing the property's cultural heritage status to potential buyers, but they are not prevented from finalizing the sale itself. This ensures that the seller can proceed with their plans without undue delay, while also honoring the obligations imposed by the Cultural Property Act.