Selling A Gold Coast Property? Don’t Let A Pool Certificate Delay Your Property Settlement

By Author: Elizabeth Reitman
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Property settlements have been affected since the inception of the Qld pool safety laws in December 2010.

But what does that mean for property sellers, buyers, real estate agents and auctioneers?

Simply put, a pool safety certificate is a property settlement requirement in Qld. It could hold up or even terminate your settlement if you don’t have the necessary certification stating that your pool fence complies with the latest laws.

Suppose you’re selling a Gold Coast property. In that case, your property solicitor will give you a list of requirements that they need from you to ensure a successful settlement. One of these requirements will be a valid pool certificate.

The Qld pool laws state that you only need a new certificate when you sell or lease your property. However, we suggest you keep your certification up to date at all times.

Here’s why.

Not only does this benefit you to have a valid certificate for a speedy settlement, but more importantly, suppose an injury or, even worse, a drowning occurs on your property. The first thing authorities will ask for is your pool certificate ...
... to see if your pool complies with the Qld pool safety laws.

Also, as the owner, it’s your responsibility to maintain the pool fence’s safety at all times. The best way to do this is to get a local, licensed pool inspector to help you get your pool safe and compliant with the many pool safety laws.

Of course, supervision is always your first line of defence, especially when little ones are playing around the pool area. A compliant pool fence is there for that split second that you could not supervise a young child. Even more importantly, leaving a pool gate propped open won’t be saved by a valid pool safety certificate. Still, you get where we’re going with this.

For more information, you can visit PoolInspec