Swimming Pools

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GUEST OBSERVER
Despite initial predictions of delays to the commencement date for the new swimming pool certification regime under The Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012 (NSW), the day for compliance is rapidly approaching.
Compliance and Prescribed Documents
In addition to the requirement to have a pool or spa registered on the NSW Swimming Pools Register, from 29 April 2016 owners must include one of the following as a prescribed document attached to a Contract for Sale with respect to a pool or spa on the property:
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<li>a valid certificate of compliance;</li>
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<li>an occupation certificate; or</li>
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<li>a certificate of non-compliance.</li>
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Strata Schemes and Off-the-plan Contracts Exempt
Strata Schemes and off-the-plan contracts are notably exempt from the requirement to include a required certificate as a prescribed document. Strata Schemes remain exempt provided they have two or more lots and the off-the-plan contracts are exempt provided they include a sunset clause.
Who Else is Affected
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<li>Landlords: must provide their tenants with a certificate under the Residential Tenancies amendment (Swimming Pools) Regulation 2016.</li>
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<li>Purchasers: where a certificate of non-compliance is attached to a Contract for Sale, the purchasers may have time restrictions as to rectification works. Please contact us if you have a pool that is non-compliant with current regulations.</li>
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Option Deeds
A warning for owners and developers both buying and selling properties under Option Deeds – it remains to be seen how the act will address Option Deeds which were entered into prior to 29 April 2016 with a date for the exercise of option falling after 29 April 2016.
Under an Option Deed whereby the option is exercised after 29 April 2016, a Contract for Sale may not include a certificate as required under the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulations 2010 as a prescribed document, meaning that upon the exercise of option after 29 April 2016 owners may have breached the Contract for Sale giving rise to the purchaser’s right of rescission.
For more information from Macpherson Kelley <a href="https://www.mk.com.au" target="_blank">click here.</a>
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Property 101: NSW swimming pool provisions scheduled to make a splash

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GUEST OBSERVER
We’ve discussed the changing attitudes towards the amount of backyard inner city buyers prefer. 
We found that the ‘sweet spot’ in the ratio of internal space to land size for period terraces was between 1:0.3 to 1:0.47, however this was likely skewed by larger properties bought by the extremely wealthy. For this section of the market, the focus 
is on creating a dream sanctuary with the largest block size. Here, where space is no longer a luxury but a given, swimming pools are a common addition to backyards. 
As Melbourne skinny dips in and out of summer’s hottest days, Secret Agent thought we’d revisit our research on these cool inner city retreats to find out the value created by having a pool in your house. 
We looked at ten suburbs in Melbourne’s inner East and South East: Kew, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Toorak, Kooyong, Armadale, Malvern, Glen Iris, Camberwell and Brighton. The study was limited to only include three to five bedroom houses for a more realistic representation of a pool’s value. 
On average, a swimming pool added between 10% and 16% to the value of a house, with the lowest expected value created being approximately $140,000.
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However, this varied between suburbs, from as low as 6% in Camberwell, up to 35% in Hawthorn East. In Kew, houses that featured a pool were expected to sell for $450,000 more, which is a premium of about 30%. In Hawthorn, a pool is expected to only add $180,000 (11%) to the value of a property. 
There are a few explanations for the differences in added value. For example, a big house may have other extensive renovations aside from a pool; such as a cellar, theatre room, tennis courts and sculptured gardens. Additionally, the number of car spaces and the school zoning would have an impact on sale price. 
A swimming pool can be a wonderful addition and a good investment despite its seemingly high upfront costs, since the lowest expected value it can create is around $140,000. Much more than just dollars and cents, a pool satisfies our natural, instinctive need to be close to water. 
For more information, <a href="https://secretagent.com.au/">click here</a>.
 
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Pools add at least $140,000 in value: Secret Agent

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Property Observer went looking for special pools as summer gets underway.
We spotted these five.
1. <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-oak+beach-121038990" target="_blank">5253 Captain Cook Highway, Oak Beach, QLD</a>
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Diamond Cliff is currently on the market and has the top pool on our list.
The fully chlorinated saltwater pool overlooks the Coral sea.
The 5.8 x 9.6 metre pool sits beneath a covered terrace which features a hammock and entertainment area.
The property is currently on the market for $3.5 million.
 
2. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/370-kangaroo-ground-wattle-glen-road-kangaroo-ground/Property-Details-buy-residential-9796306" target="_blank">370 Kangaroo Ground, Wattle Glen Road, Kangaroo River, VIC</a>
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The sandstone paved infinity pool at Maple Hill sits at the back of the property and looks out over the 6.17 hectare estate.
The view from the pool comprises of the grounds spectacular gardens.
 
3. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/9-eblin-drive-hamilton/Property-Details-buy-residential-9726279" target="_blank">9 Eblin Drive, Hamilton, QLD</a>
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Around the back of the house the pool is next to the outdoor living and entertainment area and is positioned beside a large grassy area.
There is a raised platform within the pool for two chairs.
 
4. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/9-janet-street-merewether/Property-Details-sold-residential-8609886" target="_blank">9 Janet Street, Merewether, NSW</a>
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The only infinity pool in the list to feature a cascading waterfall. 
The pool looks particularly stunning at night.
 
5. <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/5-kononda-court-mooloolaba/Property-Details-buy-residential-9790918" target="_blank">5 Kononda Court, Mooloolaba, QLD</a>
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The waterfront property features a pool next to outdoor area with shelter by Tiki huts and palm trees.
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Pools on the market this summer

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The decision to give homebuyers of properties with swimming pools 90 days to rectify non-compliant swimming pool barriers has been lauded by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.  Minister for Local Government Paul Toole announced on March 11, 2016 the new regulations applying to the sale of properties with swimming pools to take effect from April 29. 
“From 29 April 2016, vendors will need to attach to the contract of sale a Certificate of Compliance, or a Certificate of Non-Compliance outlining what needs to be fixed,” REINSW president John Cunningham said. “This is a sensible approach given the ongoing issues and delays over the last three years in regard to these important regulations." “It is great to see that amendments have been made to allow these regulations the ability to be successfully implemented and help make our backyards safer,” Cunningham said. As part of the regulations, every new tenancy application to the Residential Tenancy Tribunal must also have a compliance certificate if the property has a swimming pool. 
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PROPERTY 101 New regulations on backyard pools receives REINSW support

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Global architectural firm Buchan has created a sustainably-designed facility design of Swimming WA’s latest aquatic centre, WestSwim Lakelands.
Buchan was appointed on behalf of PEET Ltd to provide architectural, master-planning and interior design services to the project.
It was completed in May.
WestSwim is a business unit of Swimming WA – a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to growing the sport of swimming in Western Australia.
The 724 square metre facility includes, a pool hall featuring a five-lane, 25 metre graded-depth swimming pool, with specialised in-built teaching ledge, retail space and office facility with an additional 48 square metre outdoor entertainment area.
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WestSwim Lakelands is located on the corner of Mandurah Road and Lake Valley Drive in the new Lakelands Town Centre.
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