Dedant Building and Pest

Almost 20% of Brisbane residents have a pool, many of these people will get a pool inspection. If you are looking at buying a house with a pool in Queensland, it is a great idea to get some advice from a pool professional. Like a pre-purchase building inspection, a pre-purchase pool inspection can save you from costly repairs that you might miss when looking at the property. In addition, all residential pools must comply with state government regulations by having a pool safety certificate and be registered on the Government’s pool safety register. Having an unregistered pool is both dangerous and can result in a fine of $235.60-$2356 to the owner. Pool Safety Certificate A pool safety certificate is given to properties that pass a pool safety inspection as evidence that the pool meets government standards. When buying a home with a pool, it can be sold to you with or without a pool safety certificate. The seller must give you a copy of the certificate, which they can access on the po...

 Buying a home is the biggest investment that most people will make in their lives. As such, you should protect yourself with a pre-purchase building and pest inspection. If you are the buyer it is always preferable to get a professional in to conduct a building inspection, combined with a pest inspection. The risks involved The average home in Queensland costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, at a minimum. Australian Consumer Law says that you have the right to ask for a refund, replacement or repair for any good or service that is less than $40,000 and bought for personal use. However, most properties in Australia cost much more than $40,000. As such, if you buy a home that is defective, you are unfortunately stuck with it. This can cost thousands of dollars in repair, put your health and safety at risk and ruin your dream home. This is the idea of “buyer beware”. Do not rely on vendors or real estate agents Vendors and real estate agents both want to sell you a home for the be...

 If you are looking at buying a home that has a swimming pool, you need to get a pre-purchase pool inspection alongside your pre-purchase building and pest inspection. There are many reasons why you should get a pool inspection which can be done at the same time as your building and pest inspection. Legal obligations In Queensland, buying or selling a home with a pool comes with certain legal requirements. These are overseen by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). The QBCC’s official website lays out the conditions for buying or selling a home with a pool. The QBCC operates a state-wide pool safety register. Once you are registered, you will be required to ensure that your pool is compliant with all the relevant safety standards. If you are pool is compliant, you will be given a pool safety certificate, also called Form 28. For the seller You can access your pool safety certificate through the pool register website . If you have a pool safety certificate, yo...