Can a pool add value to a home?

Come the Aussie summer, there’s really nothing better than jumping into a pool. It’s cooling, it’s relaxing and if you’ve got kids, it can be a great way to keep them busy over the holidays.

Aside from its fun factor, does a pool add value to a home when it comes time to sell? Or is it the opposite: a hindrance that makes a home less attractive to prospective buyers?

It turns out the answer isn’t so clear-cut. In some circumstances, a pool can be a big drawcard, but in others, a major drawback.