What is a QUEENSLAND SUSTAINABILITY’s statement? sustainability statement is a mandatory checklist to be completed by the seller when selling a house, town house (Class 1a building) or device (Class 2 buildings) from 1 January 2010 in Queensland. The sustainability statement to inform buyers about the durability features of a property and community awareness of the value of those attributes

In the statement, the sustainability features of the house in four key areas.

ENERGY Water Access Security.

increase concerns about the impact of climate change and the need for the sustainability of existing homes in Queensland is growing. Encourage prospective buyers to make informed decisions about the sustainability of residential buildings are becoming increasingly important.Properties with a larger number of sustainability features the potential to reduce energy costs and consumption have less water. You can live more comfortable, and produce fewer emissions of greenhouse gases. Nursing Homes with access features and security, can reduce more habitable for the inmates during their various life stages and, potential risks around the house such as trips and falls. should be

The declaration awareness of the characteristics of sustainable housing to increase if a property is marketed for sale. It also supports the potential financial and environmental benefits that could be obtained with other features. It is expected that the declaration will help to promote sustainability in a house and an important marketing tool for estate agents and private sellers.

NOT need advertising relating to the sustainable statement? Yes. According to the new legislation from 1 January 2010 real estate agents and private sellers do not publish an advertisement for the sale of real property, if the advertisement contains information about where a copy of the declaration of sustainability can be achieved. This requirement applies to online ads, view real estate agency window falls letters from advertising and other forms of advertising. It includes ads in newspapers and magazines, or characters that do not advertise the sale of a specially designed specific asset (eg a generic “For Sale” sign). If necessary, the declaration of sustainability made available to a potential buyer.

The declaration is used to control? Yes. If the house is for sale, for public inspection, the seller must ensure that a copy of the declaration of sustainability appears prominently on the site or in the slot. The Seller’s Agent is not obliged to provide a copy of the declaration of sustainability to all potential buyers.

WHERE CAN I GET A COPY OF THE DECLARATION of sustainable development? The declaration of sustainability is on the website of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning is available.

is a statement DEVELOPMENT binding properties of Marketing before 1 January 2010? sustainability statement will be required for houses, town houses and units, if the property was sold and after 1st January 2010 brought on the market, regardless of when the property was originally catalyzed for sale.

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