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Buying a property with a swimming pool next door

Pizzapie0000
Pizzapie0000 Posts: 14 Forumite
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I am in the process of purchasing a property, however the neighbours have a swimming pool installed.

Does this mean I am within 400m of a body of water for the purposes of our home insurance? It's a question that is asked in most comparison sites,  - I'd welcome anyones's considered opinion. 

Also, any other risks with buying a house with a swimming pool next door. 

Thanks
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  • GDB2222
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    Pizzapie0000 said:
    I am in the process of purchasing a property, however the neighbours have a swimming pool installed.

    Does this mean I am within 400m of a body of water for the purposes of our home insurance? It's a question that is asked in most comparison sites,  - I'd welcome anyones's considered opinion. 

    Also, any other risks with buying a house with a swimming pool next door. 

    Thanks

    No, you are not near a body of water. However, do check with your insurance provider. 

    We had a neighbour with a pool, and it was no problem. 
    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • dinosaur66
    dinosaur66 Posts: 272 Forumite
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    a swimming pool does not count as a body of water on house insurance
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 17,835 Forumite
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    Pizzapie0000 said:
    I am in the process of purchasing a property, however the neighbours have a swimming pool installed.

    Does this mean I am within 400m of a body of water for the purposes of our home insurance? It's a question that is asked in most comparison sites,  - I'd welcome anyones's considered opinion. 

    Also, any other risks with buying a house with a swimming pool next door. 

    Thanks
    "body of water" means lake, sea, ocean etc.  Usually natural.  It is all to do with flood risk.
  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 27,195 Forumite
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    edited 11 January at 12:29PM
    Also, any other risks with buying a house with a swimming pool next door. 

    If there are children in the house, it could get pretty noisy in the Summer, especially if all their mates come round.

    On the other hand if you get on well with them, they might let you have a dip in it .
  • user1977
    user1977 Posts: 17,351 Forumite
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    If you have your own children (or visitors) you might consider the risk of them exploring next door and falling in.
  • BungalowBel
    BungalowBel Posts: 333 Forumite
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    Make friends with your neighbours and get invited to the pool parties...
  • oystercatcher
    oystercatcher Posts: 2,356 Forumite
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    Family members lived near a house with a pool and as ,mentioned there was quite a lot of noise in the summer. As the pool was behind the garden the neighbours weren't even near enough to make friends with in the hopes of being invited to share !
    Decluttering, 20 mins / day Jan 2024 2/2 
  • horsewithnoname
    horsewithnoname Posts: 759 Forumite
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    user1977 said:
    If you have your own children (or visitors) you might consider the risk of them exploring next door and falling in.
    You might consider bringing your children up to respect other people’s property. 
  • Pizzapie0000
    Pizzapie0000 Posts: 14 Forumite
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    Albermarle said:
    Also, any other risks with buying a house with a swimming pool next door. 

    If there are children in the house, it could get pretty noisy in the Summer, especially if all their mates come round.

    On the other hand if you get on well with them, they might let you have a dip in it .

    Not too bothered about the kids screaming. I was just concerned about the body of water and insurance. 
  • NameUnavailable
    NameUnavailable Posts: 3,030 Forumite
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    A kids trampoline in the garden would be worse than a pool IMHO.
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