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How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate

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How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate There has been a recent surge in the population of small towns in Ontario’s rural areas. More and more people migrate there from the city’s crowded core. The pandemic has helped to speed up this migration, as telecommuting has already proven to be an effective business tactic. So, here’s some good news if you’re a “remote” worker in search of a brand-new house in a less crowded area. To start, you have a variety of options to consider. Numerous new residences are being built in little villages away from major cities. Second, your builder is almost certainly going to include a Tarion-backed warranty in the sale price of your home. This is a summary of what you should expect from warranty claim: Your deposited money is secure Your deposit on a new freehold house or condominium unit in Ontario is secured when you sign a cheque for the full purchase price. The amount of your security deposit returned to you when you sell a freehold property is directly related to how much money the property sells for. If the property is selling for less than $600,000, your deposit is fully covered up to $60,000. If the price is higher, your deposit is protected at a rate of 10 percent, up to a maximum of $100,000. The concept of security deposits in condominiums is slightly different. Your security deposit is held in trust in accordance with the Condominium Act and will be completely safe. The new home warranty plan provides you with an additional $20,000 in coverage. Compensation for delays is possible In either case, you and the builder would prefer that the closing date not be pushed back. However, delays sometimes occur for good reason. If your builder follows the proper processes, they may be able to delay your completion or occupancy date. This is done according to the provisions of your purchase agreement. However, if they don’t, you could be eligible for compensation for the delay. The maximum amount that can be claimed under the warranty is $7,500, with daily compensation set at $150. This sum is meant to assist with any unforeseen costs, such as higher rent or food, that may arise as a result of the hold up. You can file a claim for delay compensation to help pay the costs of things like short-term housing rentals and storage facilities. Defects can be covered by warranty for up to seven years Upon moving into your new residence or assuming occupation of your new condo, the duration of this guarantee will begin. There are three distinct phases of protection. All violations of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and unlawful substitutions of goods your builder agreed to deliver are covered in addition to any flaws in workmanship or materials in the first year. If your bathroom exhausts into the attic, for instance, you are breaking the OBC. Unauthorized substitutions include situations like when a builder installs cheaper materials like laminate countertops when you specifically requested granite. The builder could be contacted for a warranty claim in any scenario. Your two-year warranty protects you from problems. These include your home’s plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems. Moreover, it includes OBC’s health and safety violations, cladding faults, and water seepage in the basement or elsewhere. The third type of protection is up to seven years of security against significant structural faults. Any problem that compromises the safety of the building’s structure or restricts the functionality of a sizable component of the dwelling is considered a substantial structural issue. Possible causes include foundation movement, severe cracking of basement walls, and the growth of deadly mould. Related posts 28 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate 28 January 2023 Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be… 28 January 2023 Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently?… 27 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate Process of warranty claim and what to expect? There has been a recent surge in the population of small… 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you… 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. Sometimes quite a… 23 January 2023 Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Mortgage debtors may finally see some relief after…

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Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty

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Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be a thrilling adventure. In addition, it may be quite lengthy. Your move-in date may be months or even years away from the time you sign the purchase agreement. The Ontario New House Warranty Program affords you certain guarantees as a buyer of a newly constructed home in the province. This protection lasts for a good long while as well, spanning both the time before you take possession (for things like deposits and improper delays). Moreover, the seven years after you take possession (for things like defects). While it’s important that you know what’s going on with your warranty, it’s understandable that you can’t focus on it 100% of the time. We hear you, and we know that you’d rather not be inundated with data. This is why we have included a variety of resources for education. These may be accessed at any point in the process of purchasing a new house. The following are some brand new resources that will be useful to anyone. They include individual who is either in the market for a new house or who has recently purchased one: Updated Brochures for Print and Web The pamphlet we offer, “Warranty Coverage for New Homes in Ontario,” has always been a best-seller. The new and improved version is even better. The Freehold Brochure, now revised and enlarged, is the best way to learn about the new home warranty. New information is included, such as the responsibilities of the homeowner, builder, and Tarion. Data Sheets Regarding Warranties Buyers of new houses and condos will see a change on February 1, 2021, when they get ready to sign the contract. This is because from now on, every new home purchase agreement and construction contract must include a Warranty Information Sheet signed off on by both the builder and the vendor. Depending on the home being sold, the Warranty Information Sheet may include a brief summary of the warranty coverage (such as deposit protection and compensation for closing delays). It emphasize the significance of the pre-delivery inspection, and point new homebuyers in the direction of additional resources. Buyers will be fully informed of the coverage to which they are entitled at the time of purchase thanks to the Warranty Information Sheet. Related posts 28 January 2023 Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty Purchasing a home in the pre-construction phase can be… 28 January 2023 Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently?… 27 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate Process of warranty claim and what to expect? There has been a recent surge in the population of small… 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you… 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. Sometimes quite a… 23 January 2023 Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Mortgage debtors may finally see some relief after… 21 January 2023 Denied mortgage renewal: What happens next? Denied Mortgage Renewal:What happens next? If you want to keep paying down your mortgage after the current…

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Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New?

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Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently? A new home warranty may still be in effect if the home is less than seven years old. For the most part, Ontario’s new construction warranties cover a period of seven years. A fact that you might not know is that a home warranty is transferred to the property rather than the owner.  It is likely that the purchase of a resale home less than seven years old will include a warranty The terms of the new home warranty cover whoever owns the home for seven years after the original date of possession. However, assuming ownership of a resold property isn’t enough to transfer the warranty coverage. If you’ve just purchased a previously owned house, it’s imperative that you contact Tarion as soon as possible to let us know you’ve taken ownership. Tips for registering a house warranty on a previously owned property It’s important to have both the purchase agreement and the deed on hand. Please provide us with a copy of these papers so we can update our records. Once we have finished making the necessary changes to our system, we will send you an email confirming the alteration, along with your enrollment number and a link to MyHome. Here at MyHome, you can easily maintain tabs on your submitted paperwork and the remaining time on your house warranty. This tool can also be used to complete and submit any warranties that may apply to you. No company will  provide extensive warranty details over the phone prior to delivery, since this would violate their customers’ privacy. Once you’ve registered as the new owner in the system, the concerned company and individual will be able to inform you whether or not the home is protected by the warranty. Moreover, it would determine whether or not it’s enrolled with Tarion. Suggestions for ensuring that you take full advantage of any applicable warranty terms and conditions Closing dates that fall after the warranty form submission deadline can be a problem for homeowners. Is there anything you can do to remedy the situation? Know what your warranty covers before you start negotiating with the seller. Assist them with the necessary paperwork to make sure they don’t miss the submission date. While the seller’s priority may be getting out of the house and onto the next chapter of their lives, yours should be learning about the warranty protections you’ve earned. You should be conscientious and cooperative with the vendor in order to ensure that the warranty documents are submitted on time. Not submitting the paperwork in a timely manner could cause critical deadlines to be missed. Visit Tarion’s Learning Hub to find out crucial information regarding home warranty coverage and deadlines. A home buyer’s best bet is to find out about the property’s warranty terms before making a purchase. How to know the time that is remaining on the warranty? It is advised to consult with either a real estate agent or an attorney. They can inquire directly with the seller or contact us on their behalf to get warranty details such as the date coverage began, the name of the home’s builder, and whether or not the home has been occupied. Related posts 28 January 2023 Three Improved Ways to Understand Your Warranty 28 January 2023 Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Can I Have A New Home Warranty Even If It’s Not New? Did you buy a previously owned house recently?… 27 January 2023 How To File A Warranty Claim And What You Can Anticipate Process of warranty claim and what to expect? There has been a recent surge in the population of small… 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you… 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. Sometimes quite a… 23 January 2023 Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Lower Bond Yields Mean Lower Fixed Mortgage Rates Mortgage debtors may finally see some relief after… 21 January 2023 Denied mortgage renewal: What happens next? Denied Mortgage Renewal:What happens next? If you want to keep paying down your mortgage after the current…

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Process of warranty claim and what to expect?

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Process of warranty claim and what to expect? Everything about your new house would be wonderful if you could just move in. It’s possible that you’ll discover anything that needs fixing, finishing, or installing after your builder has left. However it is important to ensure that builders meet minimal customer service requirements when addressing warranty repairs or issues with newly constructed homes. Submission of a Warranty Claim Submitting a warranty form initiates the warranty claim procedure. To ensure timely processing of your warranty claim, please submit all required paperwork after closing on your new home. When you file a warranty claim, Tarion and the builder are made aware of your concerns, and Tarion can step in to mediate any disputes about the guarantee, if necessary. Be as detailed as possible when describing the type and location of the issue on the warranty form. Photos, movies, and other visual evidence might be helpful as well. How and when to fill out a warranty form? If you have a warranty claim, please fill out one of these forms and submit it to Tarion: 30-Day Form: A 30-Day Form must be submitted within the first 30 days of ownership. Fill out this form to inform your builder of any issues that have emerged since you took possession of your house that were not addressed during your pre-delivery inspection. If you want to report multiple issues under warranty, please submit separate 30-Day Forms for each. Year-End Form: A Year-End Form must be submitted during the final 30 days of the first year of ownership. Please use this form to document any current warranty issues. Remember that the one-year guarantee is the most thorough, and that this is your last chance to notify Tarion of problems with things that fall under that warranty. You may lose warranty coverage for some purchases if you miss the deadline for submitting your Year-End Form. There is only one Year-End Form that will be approved. Second-Year Form: Anytime during the second year of ownership is acceptable to file a Second-Year Form. This form should be used to document any defects that fall under the two-year guarantee. In this window, you may submit as many Second-Year Forms as you feel is necessary. Major Structural Defect Form: Anytime after the second year of possession and before the seventh year from the date of possession is acceptable for filing a Major Structural Defect Form. Please fill out this form to report any severe structural defects that fall under the seven-year warranty. It is acceptable to submit several Major Structural Defect Reports. Once a warranty form is submitted, what happens? If you submit your warranty form within the allotted time frame, your builder has 120 days to address any covered issues. You have 30 days from the conclusion of the original repair period to contact Tarion and request a conciliation if your builder hasn’t repaired or otherwise resolved warranted items. This is true regardless of which warranty form you’ve filled out and submitted (30-day, Year-End, 2-year, or Major Structural Defect). After receiving your warranty form, Tarion will evaluate any disputed or missing items and let you know if they are covered or not through the conciliation procedure. Conciliation usually entails an unbiased representative from Tarion coming to your home to conduct an inspection. When a conciliation is requested, the builder is given an additional 30 days to address the issues listed on the warranty form. Your builder will need access to your home during the designated repair periods, during which you are responsible for granting them access to make any repairs and working with them to resolve any issues that may arise. There is a deadline for requesting a conciliation, after which the elements on your form will be removed and Tarion will no longer be able to help you. The Mediation Process for Warranty Claims Tarion will conduct the conciliation to determine if the items on your form are covered by the warranty. This happens if the builder does not settle them within 30 days of your conciliation request. The Tarion inspector will also review the paperwork you and the builder submit after the home inspection. Following the conciliation, Tarion will provide you and your builder with a written report detailing their findings. If Tarion determines a problem exists with a warranted item, the builder has 30 days to address the issue. Related posts 26 January 2023 Process of warranty claim and what to expect? 25 January 2023 Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots Home Snow Removal? Remember These Spots One constant of an Ontario winter is snow. 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What does pre-construction assignment sale mean?

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What does pre-construction assignment sale mean? A pre-construction assignment sale occurs when a unit’s initial buyer sells their contract to a new bidder before the original buyer takes ownership of the property. Smith makes the choice to purchase a pre-construction property in Toronto. In light of the fact that neither the building nor the registration for it exists at the time of the signing of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, what he is actually purchasing is the contract for his new home. Smith buys a one-bedroom condo in a new 25-story building that is still under construction. The project is expected to be finished in four years. The developer has included in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale that can sell or transfer the contract for the pre-construction one-bedroom flat to a new buyer before he is required to take possession. Smith meets the woman of his dreams during those four years, and the two of them go on to start a family. He suddenly realised that he doesn’t require the one-bedroom condo in the new condo complex. So, now what? He can also find a new buyer for his condo unit and transfer the contract to them before he moves in. A pre-construction assignment sale is exactly what it sounds like. Smith, the original buyer of the pre-construction contract, is selling it and will find a new buyer, Jane Doe, to buy it from him. All costs and legal obligations associated with the pre-construction one-bedroom condo previously described are now the responsibility of Jane Doe as the new owner. Smith and Jane Doe should consult a real estate agent and a lawyer who is experienced in real estate transactions to help them through the process. Now that the closing costs have been eliminated, Smith will save thousands of dollars, and may even be able to turn a profit on the sale. However, in order for this transaction to go through, Smith will need to pay a small fee back to the developer, as detailed in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. And with that, Jane Doe has become the legal owner of the pre-construction condo unit of her dreams, a one-bedroom unit that has never been lived in before. More high-rise residential buildings have been built in tandem with the continued population growth in Toronto, the GTA, and the neighbouring municipalities Local real estate markets have been propelled by people buying properties in the pre-construction phase. Most prospective homebuyers are drawn to investment properties because of their lower prices and the chance of building equity before moving in.

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A New Purchaser of a Condo Under Construction

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A New Purchaser of a Condo Under Construction In the pre-construction real estate market, an assignee is the new buyer of a home or condominium who has legally transferred the contract for that property through an assignment sale. A contract for a yet-to-be-built property is being offered for sale or assignment by the original buyer to a potential buyer (or assignee). At this point in time, the buyer assumes full legal responsibility for the contract’s ongoing performance. The seller (assignor) has transferred the contract to the buyer (assignee), who is now legally bound by the terms of the agreement. Consequently, the assignee is the buyer in an assignment sale and, in the end, the legal owner of the house. Catherine wants to find a new place to live just outside of Toronto, where she presently resides and works, so she talks to her real estate agent online about possible pre-construction townhomes in Vaughan. Her real estate agent recommends a new townhouse in the city, one that is convenient to a wide variety of services and transportation alternatives. Free parking is provided, and homeowners association dues are inexpensive. Catherine is in luck because the sale of the unit is an assignment prior to construction, which means she can haggle for a lower price and potentially save a lot of money. The home, neighbourhood, and sales incentives are all appealing to Catherine. She gets an excellent price reduction and signs the contract to buy the new townhouse. In this transaction, Catherine is the new buyer, or assignee, of the pre-construction contract. She takes over the ownership of the pre-construction contract and assumes the assignor‘s rights and obligations under the agreement. To rephrase, once the assignment sale closes, Catherine will be the official owner of a brand-new house.

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How to Sell a Pre-Construction Condo

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How to sell pre-construction condo It is the obligation of the original buyer to abide by the conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. At the conclusion of a pre-construction assignment sale, the new buyer takes over the obligations. Due to the complexity involved, the process must be closely monitored till completion. For instance, an individual is trying to unload the contract he signed three years ago for a one-bedroom condo in a downtown Toronto building that is nearly ready for occupancy. He decides to consult with a real estate agent who specialises in pre-construction assignment sales as well as a pre-construction attorney who has experience with assignment sales so that he may fully understand his legal obligations before, during, and after the transaction. The concerned person should check with the developer and his purchase and sale agreement before advertising the contract for sale. Next, he must follow the specific guidelines his developer has set down in the contract for assignment sales. His developer has specified in the contract that he must pay the developer’s administrative and/or legal fees if he assigns the pre-construction contract for the unit in dispute. Finding a buyer for the contract is now his responsibility as well. That individual further plans to get the sale advertised on venues where interested parties congregate by engaging the aid of a real estate agent who specialises in pre-construction assignment sales. The seller’s continued participation is essential because he is the one who decides on the selling price (and whether or not he is open to bargaining) and who must approve the final sale price. The person will no longer be the owner of the contract for the unit once the pre-construction assignment sale is finalised and the contract is passed to the new buyer. He is no longer entitled to any of the benefits promised under the contract or the use of the unit in question. The new owner is responsible for all fees associated with the pre-occupancy, closing, and mortgage. However, he needs to be wary because he might be held responsible for the new home’s costs and obligations if the new buyer defaults on the contract. Typically, the individual will collect his earnings once the closing has been completed and the new buyer has obtained the title to the property. Seller’s rights and duties are a significant factor to consider when selling an assignment during pre-construction.

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Testing for Radon: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

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Testing for Radon: 5 Frequently Asked Questions Certainly, you could have heard anything about radon before. You might even be aware that excessive levels of this naturally occurring gas can be harmful to your health if allowed to accumulate within your home. That’s a fantastic place to begin. However, if you’re worried about the security of your home and just know that much, you’re missing out on important information. Radon levels in a home can only be determined by conducting a test. Learn the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding radon testing and take your radon knowledge to the next level. When should one conduct a radon test? Taking a radon test in the fall or winter will give you the most reliable estimate of how high the radon level is in your home. When we close our windows to block out the chilly air, we also reduce the airflow through our homes, which can lead to radon buildup. Therefore, this November is a great opportunity to start planning how you will address the risks posed by radon in your house. how do I run the test? It’s possible to pick from a few alternates. A DIY test kit is available at most hardware and home improvement stores. You might also visit your neighbourhood library (yes, you read that right). Borrowing radon detectors is possible from a wide variety of provincial libraries. Finally, if you opt to have a third party perform the test for you, double-check that they are a member of the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program. If my numbers are higher than the Health Canada threshold, what happens then? Your radon levels should be reduced as quickly as possible if they are higher than Health Canada’s recommended level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. In a fortunate turn of events, radon mitigation services can be found readily and at a reasonable price. If your home is less than seven years old, the new home warranty will pay up to $50,000 for radon mitigation costs. If you want to know how to receive help from the warranty service for the radon problem, click here. Can I skip the test if I just bought a new house? Yes is the short and straightforward answer. To find out if your new home has high radon levels, you should have the soil tested as soon as possible because radon is more related to the soil underneath your home than the age of your property. If you need to lower radon levels, you’ll be happy to know that many brand-new homes already have rough-ins for mitigation systems. What if my home has low radon levels? You don’t need to take any action to reduce radon if your levels are below the Health Canada limit of 200 becquerels per cubic metre. The key is to keep an eye on them throughout time because of the potential for change. After around five years, experts advise repeating the exam.

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New data reveals Canadian rentals exceed $2K for the first time

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New data reveals Canadian rentals exceed $2K for the first time In November, the average rental price in Canada topped $2,000 per month, according to a survey issued on Wednesday. Based on the numbers provided, it appears that renters in Canada are forking over an average of $2,024 monthly to cover their housing costs. This number includes anything from studio units to mansions. That’s a 12.4% increase from the same month a year ago, which is far higher than Canada’s inflation average of 6.9%. Vancouver has the most expensive one and two-bedroom rents in the country, at $2,633 and $3,598 per month. It was the second most expensive to rent in Toronto. The median monthly rent for a one-bedroom in the city is now $2,532, up 23% from the same period last year. According to the data, the median monthly rent for a two-bedroom unit is $3,347. Rental costs rose dramatically in other GTA municipalities as well. The cost of living increased by 28% in Brampton and by 19.2% in Mississauga compared to the previous year. Monthly rents in smaller areas west of the GTA also rose, by as much as 27.9% in London and 24.1% in Kitchener. Only one Canadian city, Halifax, had a higher median rent than the cities of British Columbia and Ontario combined. In Burnaby, British Columbia, tenants paid a whopping 32% more for a one-bedroom flat in October 2018 than they did in October 2021. The survey found that rising rental prices have shown no signs of slowing down. Since May, year-over-year increases have been in the double digits, with November’s increase being the largest yet. In a press statement, Urbanation president Shaun Hildebrand said, “Rents in Canada are rising at an extraordinarily fast speed, which is having a dramatic effect on housing affordability as interest rates continue to rise.” “Demand is shifting to more inexpensive locales in regions with rapid population growth,” the article states, because “the most costly cities are experiencing very low supply and the quickest rates of rent increase.” Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island had the fastest annual rate of increase in rental prices, at a combined 31.8%, out of all of Canada’s provinces and territories. There was an average monthly cost of $1,716 for a one-bedroom apartment in Atlantic Canada in the month of November, while $2,032 was the average for a two-bedroom. The survey found that rent rises were slowest in Montreal, despite the fact that it is Canada’s largest rental market. Builders are cancelling ventures, and investors are afraid to put money into future real estate projects because of the high costs of borrowing. “Investment in real estate, especially in the condo area, loses some of its appeal as interest rates rise,” Tal added. So, “if you don’t have those units, that’s another factor pushing up the cost of renting what’s left.” The rising cost of rent is “becoming unaffordable” “We’re getting near to the point when rents are just becoming prohibitive for tenants,” said, Hildebrand. “It appears that a downturn in economic activity may begin sometime in the coming year. It follows that rentals may see a temporary lull in 2023 “the head of Urbania remarked. However, it is very evident that rents will continue to grow higher in the medium to long term due to strong immigration targets and rental building that has been halting recently due to high costs. When the weather turns cold, Hildebrand says renters should start looking elsewhere. There are fewer potential tenants, therefore landlords are often willing to negotiate a lower monthly payment in exchange for your business. Hildebrand argues that governments might introduce incentives to develop purpose-built apartments and make new rental projects more economically feasible, although this won’t help in the immediate term. Rentals.ca’s head of content, Paul Danison, has said that governments need to be more innovative with their zoning policies. One possible use for these buildings is as lofts with amenities like cafes, shops, and galleries. Alternatives he suggests are inclusionary zoning, laneway suites, and infill construction. There are responses to this problem, but governments are moving too slowly.

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Discover before building

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Discover before building You’ve been looking for a new place to call home for what feels like forever, but nothing is quite right. Instead, you’ve made up your mind to commission the construction of your ideal house on land you already own. Even while well-meaning relatives and neighbours may offer to help by recommending builders, you should seek out expert guidance to safeguard your investment before any ground is broken. Consultation with an experienced real estate attorney who is conversant with contract homes is a smart choice to ensure that your rights are safeguarded in the contract you sign with the builder. Verify the builder’s credentials before hiring Whether the prospective builder you wish to hire is licenced should be your first step. Before constructing or selling a home, a contractor must first register with Tarion. That a builder has the resources and expertise to see the project through to completion and back it up with warranty coverage is just one of the requirements for registration. It is unlawful to construct without being registered with Tarion, thus if they are doing so, they have not been properly verified. Put your deal in writing You and the builder should have a binding agreement outlining the scope of work, the costs, and the timelines for both construction and payments. Having a written agreement might strengthen your position in the case of a disagreement. Tarion can help you out if your builder stops functioning on your house or if there is a serious disagreement during the building process. Tarion may award you compensation if you can prove that your builder did not provide the services promised in your contract. What happens if the cost of the construction exceeds the money you paid for it?

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