Pool safety guide
Selling a house with a pool in NSW
If you're selling a property with a pool or spa in NSW, the contract for sale needs the right pool paperwork. Get it sorted early and it won't hold up your sale.
What goes in the contract
A registration certificate from the NSW Swimming Pool Register, plus one of:
- A certificate of compliance. Valid for 3 years. The cleanest option.
- An occupation certificate issued within the last 3 years.
- A certificate of non-compliance. The buyer then has 90 days from settlement to fix the defects and get a certificate of compliance (unless the pool is a significant risk to public safety).
If none is included, the buyer may be able to rescind the contract within 14 days of exchange, unless settlement has already happened.
Strata or community lots in schemes with more than 2 lots, and off-the-plan sales, are exempt.
Book early
Book the inspection when you decide to sell. If the pool needs work, you'll have time to fix it, or you can choose to sell with a certificate of non-compliance. We offer same-day service whenever possible.