A sustainability declaration is a compulsory checklist that must be completed by the seller (vendor) when selling a house, townhouse or unit. There is no need to engage a building professional to complete the form.
The sustainability declaration identifies the property's environmental and social sustainability features in the areas of energy, water, access and safety.
Sustainability features can lower operating costs. Properties with sustainability features use less energy for heating and cooling, generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions, use less water - and best of all, are more comfortable to live in.
Access and safety features contribute to sustainability by making the property suitable for owners during their various life stages and will reduce the need for costly future upgrades.
For those homeowners who have already taken steps to improve the sustainability of their property, this means that the environmental, social and financial benefits of those features can be recognised when the property is on the market.
The sustainability declaration has been required under the Building Act 1975 since January 2010.
Download the sustainability declaration
An updated version of the declaration was released in October 2011 to reflect up-to-date energy prices. The previous versions of the form will still be accepted, however, you are encouraged to use the form below.
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Sustainability declaration form ( 369 KB)
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Sustainability declaration reference guide ( 700 KB) - this guide provides information to help you complete the sustainability declaration.
Winton Report: reviewing the sustainability declaration
The Government commissioned Winton Sustainable Research Strategies to undertake a review and report on the effectiveness of the sustainability declaration. The Winton Report provides empirical evidence to support Queensland’s mandatory disclosure policy and the sustainability declaration. View further information and a copy of the Winton Report. Download
Further information
For further information or assistance in completing the declaration contact: