If you are thinking of buying a new home with a pool, it is always good to ensure that the seller has done a pool inspection in Sydney and got compliance certificate to prove it, because if not, then you as the new buyer will have to get it and if there are any issue with the inspection, you will need to spend and get these corrected.

A pool inspection in Sydney will generally include the following, and should be conducted by a certified inspector.

Check the safety features of the pool, including fencing, gates etc and if the gates latch properly.

* Checking the pool liner and foundation for cracks and damages, or even leaks.

* Checking the pool deck, mastic and coping for any damages or for compliance.

* Check if handrails, ladders and other hardware items are properly installed and secure.

* Inspect pool equipment such as filters, plumbing, heaters, timers and other electrical equipment.

You are investing a considerable amount of money on your new home, and as such you should be aware of everything that is going on at the property, including issues of non-compliance when it comes to such things as pools, since these will have legal implications on the owner of the property.

While it is not important for the seller to have a compliance certification when you buy a house, it is always better, since you will anyway need to get an inspection done and apply for the compliance certificate. In such an instance if you fail the inspection, that means you will have to spend money and rectify the problems before the certification is warded to you. This can be a bargaining tool when purchasing the property; you can either request the seller to do all repairs and rectifications and get the compliance certificate prior to your paying any money on the home, or you could agree to get all these done but request a reduction on the price.