Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Mar 3, 2018

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THE ART OF BEING ORGANIZED

10 THINGS A MOVER CAN’T DO FOR YOU

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38’ Detached Home, The Madison ‘B’, 2,027 Sq.Ft. $463,990 Includes: $25,000 at Décor & $25,000 off the Purchase Price

38’ Detached Home, The Annex ‘B’, 2,621 Sq.Ft. $492,990 Includes: $25,000 at Décor & $25,000 off the Purchase Price

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Summerhill Village Nestled on River Road in Ottawa’s south end, Summerhill Village is a picturesque community offering three-storey townhouses exclusively in its final phase. Each home is designed with careful attention to architectural detail in this community centered plan. Surrounded with parks and pathways, Summerhill Village is an oasis for nature lovers, exercise enthusiasts, and recreationalists.

Units starting at $341,000*

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*Brisbane model. 1515 Sq Ft. Price subject to change at any time, please contact a sales representative for more details.

Move in ready homes across the city As Ottawa’s largest builder of homes and condominiums we have plenty of move in ready homes waiting for you across the city. Ready immediately, or in as little as 4 months, we have homes big and small that will fit every unique lifestyle.

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ClaridgeHomes.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

MAR 3 - 17, 2018 | VOLUME 18 ISSUE 5

CONTENTS

VICE-PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Marisa Baratta Sonia Bell Marlene Eisner SALES MANAGER, EASTERN ONTARIO

Paul Bimm paul.bimm@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Sarah Khan SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

John Jenkins

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Anthony Majetic PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

ON THE COVER:

Richcraft

Pathways: Connected to nature, connected to home

SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

ADVICE

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Hunting for the perfect condo for you

BY MARNIE BENNETT

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10 things a mover cannot do for you

BY CHUCK RESNICK

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Fundamentally Speaking

How to avoid your own moving horror story

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EDITOR’S NOTE

BUYERS’ M.O. WHAT’S MOTIVATING YOU THIS YEAR?

WAYNE KARL MANAGING EDITOR NextHome

Buying a home is a very personal decision – be it to move out, move up or move elsewhere entirely.

Indeed, according to a new survey from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., there are three main motivators for Canadians to purchase a home: To stop paying rent; to improve accessibility; and as an investment.

Makes sense, right?

What’s somewhat surprising – but also perfectly understandable – is the extent to which recent policy changes are affecting Canadians’ homebuying plans.

Fifty per cent of prospective first-time homebuyers, and 65 per cent of current homeowners, say the mortgage rule changes that took effect Jan. 1 would cause them to delay their home purchase.

And for those observers who believe fast-rising home prices are never a bad thing? Seventy-six per cent of first-time buyers say they would delay their purchase because of high prices. Even existing homeowners, at 63 per cent, are spooked by the value escalation.

The good news for homebuyers in Ottawa is that home prices are still reasonable and affordable, relative to other Canadian markets.

With spring around the corner, now might be the time to put your homebuying motivation to action.

EMAIL: Wayne.Karl@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @WayneKarl

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YOUR PULL-OUT GUIDE TO HIGHRISE, CONVERSION, LOFT, TERRACE & TOWNHOME CONDO PROJECTS

ADVICE | HOME SMARTS

CONDO OWNERSHIP, PART II: LET THE HUNT BEGIN

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CONDOS

MARNIE BENNETT Shopping for a new condominium is an exciting process. But, as with all substantial purchases, there are important considerations to be weighed before making your final decision. With this column, I hope to give you a framework for making a wise and informed purchase.

Firstly, if you don’t need to move into a new home immediately, you should know that there are significant advantages to buying your condo during a development’s planning stages.

In order for a builder to receive construction financing, that builder typically needs to show that 65 - 75 per cent of the suites have been sold. To reach this goal, it’s in the builder’s best interest to offer better prices earlier on in the sales process. Buying early can result in substantial savings, and offers the greatest equity growth potential.

It also allows you a much wider selection of floor plans and locations within the building.

Consider where you want to live. While the most important factor influencing price in real estate is location, this doesn’t mean that the priciest section of town is necessarily the best for your personal lifestyle. Consider proximity to your workplace, and to the kinds of amenities you feel are important, whether that means shopping, restaurants, greenspace or recreational centres.

Once you’ve zeroed in on a particular condominium development, it’s equally important

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to consider the location of the unit itself within that development.

Examine proximity to the elevator, street noise levels and the quality of the view; often, the higher the floor, the higher the price.

This raises the question: how much do you want to pay? Your personal budget may not allow you to buy the penthouse of your dreams; again, weigh what’s most important to you. Some factors to consider when selecting your suite include functionality of the layout; exposure to natural light; ceiling heights; and access to a balcony or other outdoor space.

A development’s curb appeal will affect both your enjoyment of your home and its resale value. The same applies to density; the fewer people sharing your development’s facilities, the better.

All condos are not created equal. What’s behind the walls – mechanical systems, for example – is just as important as those things you can see, though admittedly more difficult for a homebuyer to judge. That’s why choosing a builder with a good reputation is crucial. Research builders by asking your Realtor for information; by visiting previous developments; by speaking with current owners; and by researching the equity growth

of their homes as compared to others. Be sure to check the builder’s Tarion Warranty Corp. rating. Tarion is a government regulated organization which licenses all new home builders in Ontario, and provides safeguards to all new home purchasers. Finally, make sure that the builder has a strong customer service team with extended hours.

There’s no denying that buying a home is an emotional process.

Just be sure not to let your heart rule your head.

To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy” email sales@bennettpros.com Marnie Bennett is a broker and CEO of the Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie is the host a weekly radio show “The Real Estate and Wealth Show” on 580 CFRA, a millionaire real estate investor and a wealth management coach. bennettpros.com

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COULD LEAVE SOME BUYERS OUT IN THE COLD Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 712 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 664 in January 2017, an increase of 7.2 per cent. The five-year average for January sales is 638.

“While January is typically the month we see the lowest number of listings come onto the market, the numbers for this month are very low,” says Rick Eisert, 2017 President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. “The five-year average for new listings in January is 1,396 for residential and 500 for condominiums. January 2018’s listings were at 994 and 406 respectively.”

“We saw this trend throughout 2017, and the result is our resale market is being challenged by decreasing supply in both the residential and condo markets.

Furthermore, as the supply continues to be reduced, it will tend to put an upward pressure on prices. This is simple supply and demand economics,” he adds.

The average sale price of a residential-class property sold in January in the Ottawa area was $427,487, an increase of 8.8 per cent over January 2017.

The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $263,744, a decrease of 8.6 per cent from January 2017.

January’s sales included 173 in the condominium property class and 539 in the residential property class. “Sales in the residential property class this month were on par with January 2017 with a minor decrease of 1.1 per cent. Unit sales in the condo market, however,

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have seen an increase of 45 per cent from 119 units sold in January 2017 to 173 units in January 2018,” Eisert says.

“The most active price point in the residential market is the $300,000 to $449,999 range, accounting for 47.5 per cent of the market. While the most active price point in the condo market, between $150,000 and $249,999, accounts for 55 per cent of the market,” states Eisert. “There is a marked increase in the number of

condo units sold in the lower end of the market specifically. This is likely due to the attractive lower price point and the fact that the demand is there.”

“For homeowners thinking of selling, this is a good time to get your property on the market before spring,” Eisert advises.

“Since inventory is currently low, sellers will certainly get attention because selection for buyers in some areas, in particular, is quite limited.”

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ADVICE | MOVING

10 THINGS

A MOVER CANNOT DO FOR YOU

CHUCK RESNICK When you hire a moving company, it is important to understand what services the firm can and cannot provide. At Two Men and a Truck Canada, we pride ourselves on accommodating our clients in every possible way. But there are some requests that pose problems.

Here are 10 common issues that most movers won’t or are forbidden by law to do:

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• Move hazardous materials, containers of fuel and gaspowered items such as lawn mowers that are not emptied of fuel. This is in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and Hazard Materials Act. The law prohibits us from transporting these types of goods.

• Move live plants. Many movers, including our company, have their own guidelines about this.

Securing plants takes a level of special treatment that we are not prepared to offer. If customers need advice on how to move plants, we can help them find companies that are equipped to do so. In our experience, most customers move plants themselves.

• Moving animals. Moving animals takes special care, and movers are not willing to take responsibility for pets during a move. You are

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best to arrange for them to be somewhere else on moving day and then ease them into their new surroundings yourself.

• Move personal valuables. It makes sense that small valuables such as jewelry, stocks, bonds and cash are items you want to transport yourself.

• Stop the clock because there is a change on your end. We get paid from the time we leave our facility until the time we return. If you change the parameters of your contract or something unexpected happens on your end to cause a delay, the move continues on as planned, but will likely extend longer than your estimate.

• Move items larger than we have the ability to do. When we see items that are too big and bulky for us to handle, we will let you know. Upright pianos, for example, are incredibly heavy and usually require heavy-duty dollies and a truck with a lift gate. We can definitely help you with any size of piano. Massive walls can also present challenges. We can help you find the right firm to move those specialty items, if required.

• Provide insurance coverage for items of extraordinary value.

Provincial Conditions of Carriage requires movers to insure items at least 60 cents per pound. If our coverage does not include antiques or works of art, we can arrange it through our insurer, as long as these items are itemized upfront. Your tenants insurance

policy may also have a rider for goods in transit.

• Rearrange your furniture.

Something people ask us to rearrange their furniture at their destination, which adds to the time estimated for your move.

We are happy to provide you with this service.

• Install major appliances.

We are neither plumbers not electricians. If you require installation of your major appliances, arrange to have those professionals help you during your moving week.

• Load pre-packed boxes and items into a U-Haul or pod. We do not do “load-only” moves.

If someone else is driving the vehicle and the goods are not under our control, we can’t take responsibility for the condition of the goods at their final destination.

All of the above help ensure that your possessions arrive at the other end in one piece, with the safety of you, your family and the movers in mind. And that’s our job!

Chuck Resnick is vice-president Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca

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STRONG TRADITION, FRESH DESIGN Richcraft's newest community in Findlay Creek. Discover our collection of award-winning Singes & Towns.

4824 Bank St. | Mon - Wed: 12pm - 8pm| Weekends: 12pm - 5:30pm | 613 822 9714

PROPERTY PROFILE

PATHWAYS

BY RICHCRAFT

CONNECTED TO NATURE. CONNECTED TO HOME. Pathways at Findlay Creek is Richcraft’s newest neighbourhood in the South end of Ottawa.

Both a quality home builder and passionate team, Richcraft has built more than 16,000 homes for Ottawa families. With a vast selection of award-winning plans, future residents of Pathways can look forward to innovative design and a connection to nature.

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network of planned amenities, including three brand new parks, a school and future commercial space. With environmentally protected land within the community, homebuyers can be sure that this suburban oasis will maintain its close ties to nature while providing the convenience of established amenities such as banks, restaurants, groceries and entertainment.

With plans to release multiple phases, Richcraft will have 201

townhomes and 110 single-family homes, once the community is completed. Closing dates for the first phase are being offered as early as March 2019.

Richcraft will offer nine townhome model options, including GOHBA’s award-winning Hudson, Fairhaven and Stillwater.

Energy Star certified with finished basements, the prices for townhomes will start at $366,900.

Richcraft’s award-wining singles will include the Cole, Ashmore,

and Baldwin for a total of 30 new home designs. Phase 1 will offer lots sizes ranging from 31- to 44 ft., with plans for 50-ft. lots in phase 2. The prices for the single-family homes will start at $461,900.

The model homes in Pathways will feature two designs from the Flynn X Richcraft Collection, both the Mapleview bungalow and the Pinefield single-family home. Designed in collaboration with local architect Jason Flynn,

homeowners can expect designs for the modern family with extra attention paid to technology drop zones, kitchens and mudrooms.

The Mapleview and Pinefield, along with four additional models, will be available for viewing starting in late fall 2018.

If you’re looking for your first home, you’re thinking about downsizing, or anything in-between, visit the Pathway’s community and discover the possibilities.

A family-owned business now in its second generation, the team behind Richcraft is passionate about quality and design.

For more information on Richcraft communities, visit the website at richcraft.com or visit the Pathways Sales Centre at 4824 Bank St. Use the hashtag #Richcraft on any social media platform to stay connected and see what the team at Richcraft is up to!

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LOCATION Ottawa South DEVELOPER Richcraft at Findlay Creek DEVELOPMENTS Pathway HOME TYPE Singles and townhomes CONTACT richcraft.com

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INSPIRATION | HOME

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Remodelista: The Organized Home by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick. $35. Indigo.ca

The new book Remodelista: The Organized Home

by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick is all about promoting better living through organization, and we couldn’t agree more!

Here are eight ways to implement organization into your life now.

Buy fewer (and better) things.

Resist impulse and stopgap purchases.

Instead, zero in on quality.

Donate the stuff you don’t use. That includes unwanted gifts. Let someone else put your castoffs to good use.

Shop your own house. A surprising array of storage challenges can be solved with a well-made basket, tray, or hook—chances are, you already own most of the supplies that you need.

Steal ideas from organizational masters. Experts, such as hoteliers and shopkeepers, know how to come up with novel, affordable approaches to storage.

Ditch the plastic. Seek out products made of sustainable natural materials, such as wood, glass, and ceramic. They’re better for the planet, and you won’t have to stash them out of sight.

Know what you’ve got. Ample storage is not necessarily a good thing. We’ve been conditioned to think that huge closets are desirable, but the truth is, they can encourage you to avoid pruning your belongings (and to lose track of what you have).

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Establish habits and routines that simplify your life. Always keep your keys and eyeglasses in designated spots.

Relax and make yourself at home. Too much enforced order is uninviting for occupants and guests alike; rooms are for living.

Excerpted from Remodelista: The Organized Home

by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick (Artisan Books).

Copyright 2017. Photographs by Matthew Williams.

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HOT PROPERTIES

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area.

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AVALON ENCORE

GREYSTONE

ORLÉANS VILLAGE

By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.834.6400 minto.com

By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, Condo, Townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

By: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

AVIATION PRIVATE By: Valecraft Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Terrace Home Contact: 613.680.4771 valecraft.com

BARRHAVEN By: Caivan Communities City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

BLACKSTONE By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, Towns, Condos Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

CARLETON CROSSING By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

DIAMONDVIEW By: Phoenix Homes City: Carp Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

FELTON COURT By: Phoenix Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Townhomes Contact: phoenixhomes.ca

FOX RUN By: Caivan Communities City: Richmond Village Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

GALLERY TOWNHOMES By: Tamarack Homes City: Orléans Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.422.5925 tamarackhomes.com

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HARMONY By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

ICON By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.695.1441 claridgeicon.com

KOL By: Cardel Homes City: Blackstone Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.592.0062 cardelhomes.com

MILLER’S CROSSING By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

MINTO BEECHWOOD By: Minto City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.696.8188 minto.com

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et a

Builder Name

Site Name

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

x

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

x

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

x

Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Miller's Crossing

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Terra Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Stittsville

Mattamy

Stittsville

D

Location

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Prices

Page

WEST x

From $390's

12, 13

From $279's

15

From $400's

12, 13

x

From $277,900

6, 7

x

From $310's

x

From $394,900

6, 7

From $350's

12, 13

x

From $200's

12, 13

x

x

Inquire

11

Traditions II

x

x

From $321,990

4, 5

Minto

Potter's Key

x

x

Inquire

2. 3

Barrhaven

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

x

x

From $602,900

6, 7

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

x

x

Inquire

4, 5

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Felton Court

x

From $270's

12, 13

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Strandherd Meadows

x

Inquire

12, 13

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

x

From $369,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Sundance

x

From $592,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Richcraft

Pathways

x

x

Inquire

17

Richmond Village

Caivan Communities

Fox Run

x

x

Inquire

9

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

From $360's

15

x

x x

x

x

x

11

SOUTH

x

NORTH Gatineau

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Site Name

et a

Builder Name

D

Location

Prices

Page

EAST Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

x

From $343,900

6, 7

Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Orléans

Phoenix Homes

Halo Flats

x

From $200's

12, 13

Rockcliffe

Claridge

Wateridge Village

From $748,900

6, 7

Barrhaven

Valecraft

Woodroffe Lofts

x

From $238,461

14

Crystal Beach

Cardel Homes

KEEL Condos

x

From $440's

11

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Icon

x

From $301,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Claridge Homes

The Lofts

x

From $400's

C4, C5

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

x

From $345,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

x

From $194,000

C8

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

x

From $260's

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

x

Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

x

Inquire

15

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

x

From $199's

15

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

x

Inquire

15

Kanata

Cardel Homes

KOL Condos

x

From $330's

11

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza 3 & 4

x

From $232,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

x

From $282,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

x

From $250,000

C4, C5

Ottawa East

Domicile Development Inc

Corner On Main

x

Inquire

C3

Ottawa East

EQ Homes

Greystone Village

x

From low $200's

C7

Ottawa East

Minto

Minto Beechwood

x

From $354,900

2,3

Ottawa West

Tamarack

Wellington

x

From $299,068

BC

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

x

From $279,000

C4, C5

x

CONDO

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ADVICE | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

HOW TO AVOID A MOVING HORROR STORY

WAYNE KARL

When buying a home, you will likely consult with a team of trusted professionals — a mortgage broker, a lawyer, perhaps a realtor or builder sales associate and maybe a home inspector. Then, assuming you move ahead with your purchase, you will likely need a mover.

People often don’t consider a mover as an important member of their team of professionals.

However, given the critical role they perform – taking possession, at least temporarily, of all your worldly goods and moving them without loss or damage – it’s a function not to be taken for granted. Not doing your due diligence can invite untold problems.

Case in point: The following example admittedly doesn’t involve a new-home move, but the experience is all too common.

So is the lesson learned – unfortunately, the hard way.

I recently contracted a “professional” moving company to carry out a last-minute move of five furniture pieces on behalf of my son, a university student.

After calling several firms, I selected a local moving company, explaining that drop-off would be about 100 kilometres away.

We agreed on price ($350) and time (9 a.m.), and all details were confirmed in a “contract” exchanged via email.

The crew was on time the next 26 NextHome.ca

morning, but almost immediately began talking about a higher rate – $360. Not a huge difference, but it immediately raised my suspicions.

I’ll spare you all the gory details, but it’s important to share the lowlights of what happened next: • The company I originally contracted the job to was inexplicably unavailable to actually do the move the next morning, and apparently passed it off to another firm.

• My original contact, who was easily available the night before, suddenly was nowhere to be found.

• Once the truck was loaded, the fee increased to $450.

• Upon arrival at the destination, the movers said the fee was $500. “It’s taking longer than we thought, and the furniture is heavier.”

• “Sure,” I said, “right after I call the police.”

With that, the sordid tale ended.

The job was not complete and we were left to move the furniture indoors, becoming the victims of one of the top 10 scams monitored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

“I could write a thesis on this,” John Levi, president of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) told me.

CAM offers the following tips on how to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous movers: • Find reputable movers through the CAM, BBB or provincial government consumer protection agencies

• Ask three movers for estimates in writing • Get the terms and conditions in writing • Ensure your goods will be protected for loss or damage • Read customer reviews on movers’ websites and other forums “Consumers have recourse with their provincial government’s consumer affairs department and with the Better Business Bureau,” says Levi. “Both of these avenues are fraught with difficulties and often take many months to come to some form of resolution – satisfactory or otherwise. And often, the mover simply out-waits the consumer.

“It’s far simpler and more effective to engage a reputable mover in advance rather than trying to fix a bad situation after the fact.”

My example, though painful and infuriating, is minor compared to other common horror stories involving similarly unsuspecting clients.

Make sure you take the proper steps to protect yourself.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@nexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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