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Property: 61 Coppin Street, Malvern East VIC 3145
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61 Coppin Street, Malvern East VIC 3145
The pool is illegal — it's not registered and the safety barriers haven't been checked.
You must pay to register the pool, arrange a barrier inspection, and fix any non-compliance. Pool barrier rectification can cost $3,000-$15,000 depending on what needs fixing. You're also legally liable if someone drowns before you fix it.
Get a pool compliance quote before signing and negotiate for the vendor to fix this before settlement or reduce the price by the compliance cost.
Special Condition 18 discloses that the property includes a swimming pool that has NOT been registered with Stonnington Council and has NOT been inspected for compliant safety barriers under the Building Regulations 2018. The vendor explicitly transfers all compliance costs and liability to the purchaser.
Heritage Overlay HO133
HIGHPlanning Certificate, Planning Property Report
Your property is in a heritage precinct requiring council approval for any external changes including demolition, alterations, new structures, fences, and even painting.
Stonnington Council requires planning permits under Clause 43.01 for all external works. Applications must demonstrate how changes respect the heritage character. Processing time typically 2-4 months.
Any external renovation requires heritage consultant input ($2,000-$5,000), council application fees ($1,500+), and may be refused or require expensive design modifications. No guarantee your plans will be approved.
Development Contributions Plan Overlay DCPO1
MEDIUMPlanning Certificate, Planning Property Report
Infrastructure levies apply to new development to fund local roads, drainage, and community facilities.
Stonnington Council charges development contributions for subdivision creating additional lots or multi-dwelling development. Rates vary by development type.
Subdivision or dual occupancy plans will incur infrastructure levies potentially $10,000-$50,000+ per new lot. Affects development feasibility.
Neighbourhood Residential Zone NRZ2
LOWPlanning Certificate, Planning Property Report
Limits development to respect neighbourhood character. Generally allows single dwellings and some dual occupancies.
Maximum 9m height (2 storeys), minimum garden area requirements, ResCode standards apply to any development.
Restricts development potential but protects neighbourhood amenity. Dual occupancy may be possible subject to heritage and garden area requirements.
| Category | Amount | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | $110,000 estimated | One-time | Based on $2.5m value at standard rates; first-home buyer exemptions may apply |
| Legal/Conveyancer Fees | $2,000–$3,500 estimated | One-time | For due diligence and settlement |
| Building & Pest Inspection | $600–$1,000 estimated | One-time | Essential given owner-builder works and vendor disclaimers |
| Structural Engineer Report | $800–$1,500 | One-time | Required to verify wall removal was non-structural |
| Pool Compliance | $3,000–$15,000 estimated | One-time | Registration, barrier inspection, and rectification works |
| Heritage Consultant | $2,000–$5,000 | One-time | If planning any external modifications |
| Title Re-establishment Survey | $2,000–$3,500 | One-time | Recommended given boundary warranty disclaimer |
| Council Rates | $5,032.10 | Recurring | As per rates notice for |
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