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61 Coppin Street, Malvern East VIC 3145
The pool isn't legally registered, the safety barrier hasn't been certified, and you'll inherit the entire problem — including any rebuild costs.
You'll be legally responsible for registering the pool with Council, commissioning a licensed pool barrier inspector, and paying for any rectification works. If the barrier fails inspection (likely given the gazebo removal), costs can be substantial. You also indemnify the vendor for any penalties.
Before signing (or before auction), engage a registered pool barrier inspector to assess the pool fence and surrounds at this property. Get a written quote for any rectification likely to be required. Factor this into your purchase budget. At auction, this assessment must be completed before bidding.
Special Condition 18 (Material Fact Disclosure) and Special Condition 10 expressly disclose that the pool is NOT registered with Stonnington Council and that no inspection has been carried out to confirm the barriers comply with the Building Regulations 2018. The vendor then transfers ALL compliance costs to you and requires you to indemnify the vendor against any non-compliance.
This is the textbook Critical pattern: vendor names a known non-compliance, then strips your recourse. Pool barrier compliance can be expensive — barriers may need to be rebuilt, landscaping altered (including tree removal — which on a heritage property may itself require a heritage permit), and Council registration and inspection fees paid. The 137B owner-builder report also confirms a "gazebo within the pool enclosure" was removed by the owner-builder, which may have affected the barrier configuration.
Heritage Overlay HO133
HIGHPlanning Certificate (Reference 1222976, 10 February 2026); Stonnington Planning Scheme.
The property is recognised as having local heritage significance under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Works affecting external appearance require a planning permit from Stonnington Council.
Stonnington Council requires a heritage planning permit under Clause 43.01 for: demolition (full or partial), external alterations, additions, new outbuildings, front fences, painting of previously unpainted surfaces, and removal of significant trees. Internal works generally do not require a permit.
Future renovations, extensions, and even some maintenance will require permits. Heritage architect engagement may be necessary. Permit timelines can run 3–6 months. Some lenders apply specialised security treatment to heritage properties.
Neighbourhood Residential Zone — Schedule 2 (NRZ2)
MEDIUMPlanning Certificate; Stonnington Planning Scheme.
NRZ2 is a restrictive residential zone designed to limit development and preserve neighbourhood character. Schedule 2 typically restricts the number of dwellings on a lot and imposes building height controls.
Stonnington's NRZ2 schedule should be reviewed for specific requirements — typically two dwellings maximum per lot, height limits around 9 metres, and specific setback requirements.
Subdivision and dual occupancy/multi-unit development are restricted. If you intended to develop, the property is unlikely to support it. Single-dwelling renovation is the realistic envelope.
No Easements or Covenants Disclosed on Title
MEDIUMRegister Search Statement (Title 3902/245) and Title Plan TP566873Q.
The Register Search Statement records no easements or restrictive covenants on title (other than the NAB mortgage to be discharged). The Title Plan should be reviewed visually for any easement markings — visual review of the Title Plan diagram has not been possible in this analysis. The YVW Asset Plan should be examined for any easements registered against utilities.
Provisionally clear, but Special Condition 1(b)(ii) expands your acceptance to include unregistered/implied easements. Have your conveyancer confirm the title plan and YVW asset plan show no easements over the building footprint.
Development Contributions Plan Overlay — Schedule 1 (DCPO1)
LOWPlanning Certificate; Stonnington Planning Scheme.
Development on the property may attract a development contributions levy payable to Council to fund infrastructure.
Levy is triggered by specified development types — typically subdivision or new dwelling construction. Confirm with Stonnington Council the applicable contribution rate at the time of any future development application.
No impact for ordinary occupation. Any future development application will need to factor in DCP contributions.
Special Building Overlay (SBO) — In Vicinity Only
LOWPlanning Property Report — SBO appears in vicinity but not on subject land.
SBO indicates a flood/drainage management area. The subject property is NOT within the SBO based on the Planning Property Report.
No direct impact, but consistent with the broader area being managed for drainage. Council Land Information Certificate confirms property not liable to flooding.
| Category | Amount | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | Calculate using the State Revenue Office calculator at sro.vic.gov.au at the contract price. PPR concession may apply if you'll occupy; first-home concessions may apply if eligible. Foreign purchaser surcharge (8%) applies if relevant. | One-time | Payable at settlement |
| Legal/Conveyancer Fees | Get quotes — varies by provider and complexity | One-time | For due diligence and settlement |
| Building & Pest Inspection | Get quotes from licensed inspectors before signing | One-time | Essential given the "as-is" Special Conditions and disclosed owner-builder works |
| Structural Engineer's Inspection | Get a quote from a registered structural engineer | One-time | Essential given the unpermitted internal wall removal |
| Pool Barrier Inspection | Get a quote from a registered pool barrier inspector | One-time | Essential before signing — pool is unregistered and uninspected |
| Title Re-Establishment Survey | Get a quote from a licensed land surveyor | One-time | Recommended given Special Condition 7 (vendor disclaims boundary warranty) |
| Heritage Architect Pre-Feasibility (if renovations planned) | Get a quote — varies by scope | One-time | Optional; recommended if you plan future external works under HO133 |
| Council Rates Adjustment | Apportion at settlement from the disclosed $5,032.10 p.a. | One-time | Based on settlement date |
| Water Service Adjustment | Apportion at settlement from disclosed YVW charges (~$433.68 per quarter) | One-time | Based on settlement date |
| Council Rates | $5,032.10 (2025/26 indicative; rates rise annually) | Recurring | Stonnington City Council |
| Water Service & Usage | Approximately $433.68 per quarter based on disclosed YVW usage; usage varies | Recurring | Yarra Valley Water |
| Land Tax — if PPR | $0 | Recurring | Exempt if this will be your primary residence |
| Land Tax — if investment / non-PPR | Indicative single-holding figure on PCC: $23,400 p.a. (calculated on $2,500,000 SV). Calculate your actual liability via sro.vic.gov.au using your total Victorian landholdings | Recurring | ⚠️ Applies if NOT your primary residence |
| Vacant Residential Land Tax — if vacant 6+ months | Indicative single-holding figure on PCC: $33,500 p.a. (1% of CIV $3,350,000) | Recurring | ⚠️ Applies if property is vacant for more than 6 months in a calendar year |
| Pool Maintenance | Get quotes — varies by pool size and service frequency | One-time | Plus barrier compliance maintenance |
| Building Insurance | Get quotes — heritage status may affect premium | Recurring | Required from contract date (lender requirement) |
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