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TOP 10 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT IPL FAQs - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: What is a declaration of sustainability ?

In: A Declaration of Sustainability is a mandatory checklist to be completed by the vendor in the sale of a house, town house (class 1a buildings) or unit (Class 2 building) from the 1st January 2010 in Queensland.

The statement of the Queensland Sustainability inform buyers about the durability characteristics of a property and to raise community awareness of the value of these characteristics.

Q2: Is the Declaration of sustainability relating to the contract of sale?

A: No. The statement is not part of the contract of sale.

Q3: DO ADVERTISEMENT refer to the declaration of sustainability?

A: Yes. Under the new legislation, from 1 January 2010 real estate agents and private vendors can not publish an advertisement for the sale of the property unless the advertisement contains information about where a copy of the statement sustainability can be achieved.

This requirement excludes advertisements in newspapers and magazines, or signs that are not designed specifically to announce the sale of specific property (eg, a generic "sale" sign).

Q4: What are the requirements to make the declaration DURABILITY AVAILABLE?

A: During the period when the property is on the market, certain conditions exist to make the declaration of sustainability available:

• Advertisements (excluding newspapers, magazines and non-property specific signs) should not be published unless they declare the location of the declaration of sustainability can be obtained from.
• if requested, a declaration of sustainability must be made available to a potential buyer. Is that the statement is required when opening controls? Yes. Whenever the house is for sale is open to public inspection, the seller must ensure that a copy of the declaration of sustainability is visible on the site or in the dwelling.
• seller's agent is not obligated to provide a copy of the declaration of sustainability to all potential buyers in this case, if necessary.

Q5: Why is the Declaration of sustainability is put in place?

A: It is becoming increasingly concerned about the impacts of climate change and the need to improve existing housing. Encourage potential buyers to make informed choices regarding sustainability of residential buildings is becoming increasingly important.

Properties of a greater number of sustainability features have the potential to reduce energy costs and use less water. They can also be more comfortable to live and generate fewer emissions of greenhouse gas emissions. Homes with access features can be more livable for the occupants during their various stages of development and integration of security features can reduce potential risks around the house.

The declaration aims to raise awareness of sustainability on the characteristics of sustainable housing when property is sold. It also promotes possible financial and environmental benefits that could be achieved with other characteristics. It is expected that the declaration will help to promote the sustainability of a house and become an important marketing tool for estate agents and private sellers.

Q6: Where can I get a C.