{"id":37690,"date":"2022-03-28T14:48:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T01:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/?p=37690"},"modified":"2022-03-28T14:48:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T01:48:10","slug":"are-pools-a-cash-pit-or-a-money-maker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/are-pools-a-cash-pit-or-a-money-maker\/","title":{"rendered":"Are pools a cash pit or a money-maker?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With Western Australia\u2019s relentlessly hot summers, the value of a swimming pool in a backyard cannot be underestimated.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to deciding whether to invest in a swimming pool to boost the value of a property, or determining how appealing it is to potential buyers, there are a few things to consider.<\/p>\n

According to Ray White Dalkeith Claremont Principal Vivien Yap, the base cost you can expect when installing a fibreglass pool is usually between $25,000 and $35,000.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBackyard access and ease of installation, the size and style of the pool, self-cleaning systems, tiling and lighting features, and the overall quality can all influence the cost of a swimming pool,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

However, if you already have a pool, you might be wondering what value it adds to the property.<\/p>\n

Ms Yap said in some cases a swimming pool could subtract from the value of a property for interested buyers.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome people don\u2019t want a pool because of the maintenance involved, so if they look at purchasing a property with one, they need to factor ongoing costs into the offer they present,\u201d she said. \u201cSometimes this means their offer is lower because the pool isn\u2019t appealing to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is often the case with downsizers or young professionals \u2013 they may not have the time or ability to maintain a pool and would need to pay for professional help.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Realestate 88 East Perth Founding Director Peter Wright agreed, saying if you are looking at selling an apartment instead of a house, the answer is more cut and dry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen selling apartments with pool access, it does add value from a lifestyle perspective, especially as the buyer does not need to lift a finger to maintain it,\u201d Mr Wright said.<\/p>\n

Regardless of whether you own an apartment or a house, when presenting a swimming pool to potential buyers, it is important it is shown in the best possible light.<\/p>\n

\u201cPool areas can be styled for your sales campaign, with some modern outdoor furniture, soft furnishings and potted plants,\u201d Mr Wright said.<\/p>\n

If the pool is looking worse for wear, there are some quick and easy ways to spruce it up.<\/p>\n

\u201cPools can usually be brought back to life within a couple of days if things are looking a little green,\u201d Mr Wright said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour agent should be able to recommend a reputable pool service company to come and prepare it for the sale market.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Yap said a pool cleaner was essential, as well as checking pH levels prior to home opens so the water was clear.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuyers want to imagine themselves living there, and a well-presented pool certainly helps with this,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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