Seller failed to disclose maintenance issues

I'm in the situation where after 30days I've discovered some serious water leak issues with the IP I purchased. This isn't the first little 'sly' action this guy took unfortunately and so it's clear to me the seller knew about this because he'd shut off a valve to prevent the leak but obviously didn't disclose it to me or get it repaired.

I'm assuming after 30days it's nothing but Caveat Emptor for me, nonetheless I'd really like to know if anyone has any experiences with this and what they did to seek some consideration for the deception.
Thank you.

 

Did the agent make false and misleading statements?

 

Which state did you purchase in?

 

If in NSW the contract normally says that the purchaser accepts the property in its “present state and condition”. You get the inspections done that you want - ie Pest & Building, plumbing, electrical etc. so you are relying on your own investigations. If issues uncovered before you go unconditional then you have the option of renegotiating the price or of not proceeding with the purchase.
Now that you have settled - it’s all yours.

 

it's in Queensland

 

yes I did. The leak has to do with filling the pool via a pipe which is connected from the house water tanks. I did not get a pool inspection. Even if I had, I doubt anyone would have detected as the issue is only discovered over time. Look I know it's my problem, I also know that the seller successfully pulled one over me by masking the problem. I guess I'm naïve and am now paying for it.

 

Its possible that the pool is syphoning through the discharge to sewer. Shut down the pump. Close the valve AND CAP the strainer basket discharge pipe so water cannot reach the pump. (Best to disconnect pump power to be sure). Capping the basket can be done with pool hose fittings so they stick above water level. Check the discharge to sewer is not trickling at all. Ideally discharge should fall above a sewer vent and not be directly connected. Otherwise its hard to see / hear. Compare levels over 24-48 hrs. If water levels are down its a leak. If they dont its probably a syphon ( a water leak in a pipe less likely as ground would be wet) and is wasting water. Speak to pool shop about pipe solutions to prevent syphoning. (eg a inverted P trap extension to sewer )

Example Video

Ours can drop 2000litres+ a day if we dont watch for it. And its just a dribble.

 

I hope not @wylie

 

I'm very conscious as each litre is now precious and we have water restrictions to refill limited to 15mins per day in Sydney. Unless I want to use recycled water (gross) which is heavily treated sewerage. Not heavy enough IMO.