Swimming Pools: A Hot Commodity in Australia's Property Market

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Swimming Pools: A Hot Commodity in Australia's Property Market
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Across Australia, homes featuring swimming pools are increasingly sought after, particularly in areas with warmer climates. The pandemic has sparked a surge in demand for these properties, as buyers prioritize outdoor living and create private sanctuaries.

With summer temperatures rising, what better way to cool off than in your backyard pool? Here’s where you can nab yourself a home with a swimming pool for under $1.5 million around Australia or where they have already been picked up for that price.This feature drew the attention and interest of prospective buyers and members of the community throughout the sales campaign, said principal Michael Dodds from Michael Dodds Real Estate Bangalow.

“Many buyers love the idea of relaxing in the hinterland around their own private pool,” he said. The demand for swimming pools within the Byron hinterland property market has increased since the pandemic, Dodds said. “The pandemic forced most of us to really question what is required to create the ideal sanctuary within our own home and having a pool is a big part of that for many homeowners.”One and a half hours drive from Sydney, in the NSW Central Coast suburb of Wamberal, a four-bedroom family home with an inground pool sold for $1.48 million earlier in December.sits on a 620-square-metre block, with an outdoor inground pool incorporating a modern and minimalist design and a water feature.Located on a 841-square-metre block, with views of Port Phillip Bay, the home is nearby South Beach and local schools. Outside, the property has an inground swimming pool with a poolside deck, a pergola with shade and north-facing gardens, perfect for enjoying the summer weather.In the regional city of Geelong, swimming pools have long been a strong and consistent pull for prospective buyers in the area, said Anthony Greco of Buxton Highton. “Pools are particularly appealing to families and lifestyle-oriented buyers who value outdoor living and see the pool as a space for entertainment, relaxation, and making the most of Geelong’s sunny weather. This often gives homes an edge in the marke

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