Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Apr 1, 2017

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38' Home, The Annex ‘B’, 2,621 Sq.Ft. $482,990 Includes: 9' Ceilings on Main Floor, Hardwood on Main Floor, $25,000 Off Purchase Price, $25,000 At Décor & No Premium

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Townhome, The Byward ‘A’, 1,839 Sq.Ft. $316,990 Includes: 3 Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops in Kitchen and Bathrooms, A/C, Kitchen Backsplash, Oak Staircase, 6 Pot Lights, Frameless Shower Door and more ELEVATION ‘B’

Townhome, The New Edinburgh ‘B’, 1,881 Sq.Ft. $322,990 Includes: 3 Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops in Kitchen and Bathrooms, A/C, Kitchen Backsplash, Oak Staircase, 6 Pot Lights, Frameless Shower Door and more

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Prospective buyers, use your voice

WAYNE KARL Senior Editor Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @WayneKarl

IF YOU’RE IN THE MARKET for a new home, be it your first or otherwise, you might well be spooked by what’s happening in some markets in Ontario.

Supply constraints in lowrise homes and continuing voracious buyer demand are resulting in rampant price growth, notably in the Greater Toronto Area, but also elsewhere in the province. A growing number of voices are weighing in, or more accurately, raising concerns. Home building associations, realty firms and even municipal leaders are increasingly saying such conditions are worrisome and unsustainable.

What seems to be missing from this dialogue is the consumer. It is you, prospective or repeat homebuyer, who is most affected by these conditions. Even more so, perhaps – your children.

If you don’t understand what’s going on, and the longterm implications, or think those speaking out are skewing discussion to suit their respective cause... you have a powerful voice. Now would be a good time to use it.

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luxurious buildings, designed by award-winning Gluckstein design. The location, views, services, and amenities combine to provide a lifestyle not previously available in the Nation’s Capital.

Best of all, experts anticipate that any property within walking distance from an LRT stop will likely appreciate in value 40 per cent more than properties not located near transit. Add in Dow’s Lake, the parks and Preston Street and the just announced $2-billion Civic Hospital steps away, and you realize this location is one of the best.

This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

SoHo Champagne is almost sold out, but 10 fully furnished designer decorated luxury residences remain.

Enter your new home through a two-storey entry foyer with Mooi chandelier, and you are greeted by hotel trained concierge. The two storey grand lobby is Gluckstein design and hotel inspired. Walls are clad in book matched calacatta marble slabs which complement the

intricately designed water-jet cut marble floors.

Custom glass art by Jeff Goodman Studio. Every detail has been planned and designed by the award winning Gluckstein design team. Nothing in Ottawa compares to this level of quality or luxury.

Each SoHo suite features nine-ft. ceilings, closet organizers, marble bathrooms with Grohe fixtures, large shower stalls and a rain showerhead. Kitchens are designed by Gluckstein with quartz countertops, an island for extra storage, and integrated European appliances concealed behind cabinet doors.

The SoHo Champagne Club features 16-ft. ceiling heights with a library, lounge and dining area. The second floor features a Dalton Brown gym with access to an outdoor terrace. The Dalton Brown Gym is equipped with the finest fitness equipment. In the private theatre you can watch movies and sporting events as they were meant to be experienced, with a large screen, surround sound and sloped seating designed by Multi Media Living.

The Gluckstein designed Tower Suite on the 20th floor offers 11-ft. ceilings, motorized blinds,

and an electric fireplace. The suite offers top-of-the-line technology with a Sonos sound system, and iPads to control all the features. You will also enjoy the unobstructed views of Dows lake and the Ottawa River. There is nothing that compares to this level of luxury in Ottawa. Take a tour and you will agree.

Situated in Little Italy, the heart of one of Ottawa’s most sought after neighbourhoods, SoHo Champagne combines prime location and luxurious living.

Dows’ Lake and Lansdowne are only minutes away, as well as superb parks and bike paths, and Carleton University is only one stop away on the O-Train. The new LRT is opening in 2018; so travel to the University of Ottawa, the Rideau Centre and to the downtown core will be rapid and stress-free. SoHo Champagne is also only minute walk to the new $2-billion Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus.

Buy now and close before May 1, and you can take advantage of $20,000 to $30,000 in savings. Choose from no condo fees for a year, use the discount toward a parking space or toward the price of the condo, or use the discount to purchase the furniture. For more information, visit the website at sohochampagne.com or the sales centre.

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Home wasn’t built in a day.

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The custom home: Thinking outside the box

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AS A BROKER, I pride myself on finding

the right home for the right client.

But, on occasion, a client comes along whose demands are so specific and uncompromising that a custom home is the only way to satisfy them.

When most of us hear the term “custom home,” we think of a home that has been designed specifically for the buyer from the ground up. Custom-built homes tend to be associated with luxury – and, truthfully, the buyer who can afford to design and build a dream home probably has fairly deep pockets.

It’s important to recognize that, among builders who market themselves as custom builders, there may be great contrast. Some provide the client with a limited number of home plans to use as a framework, to which the client can request any number of alterations. Others employ an architect or designer who will work with you to draw up plans from scratch, strictly according to your wishes. These professionals generally provide valuable input about layouts and building materials.

There are obvious advantages to purchasing a custom home: you get exactly the home you want, on exactly the plot of land you want.

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planning stages will certainly require more of your time.

Because you’ll be spending far more time in discussions with your builder’s team, it’s extremely important to choose a builder whom you like and respect. In your initial discussions, be sure that you feel you’re being listened to; the last thing you want is to feel pressured into making certain decisions. A good custom builder will do everything in his or her power to realize your vision; and if certain aspects of that vision are unrealistic or beyond your budget, they will take the time to explain these limitations and present you with appealing alternatives.

A custom-built home is the kind of investment – of both time and money – that should be made only

when you’re planning to live in a house for years to come. But then, if you find yourself in the fortunate situation of being able to build your dream home, why would you ever want to leave?

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 of two weekly radio shows Marnie’s Real Estate Hour and The Real Estate Edge, a millionaire real estate investor and a wealth management coach. bennettpros.com

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Housing sector calls on Queen’s Park to take action to address home affordability POPULATION GROWTH and a strong economy in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) have created a high demand housing market where housing supply is critically low and home prices are becoming out of reach for many families and first-time home buyers.

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) are urging the provincial government to create a housing experts task force to provide ideas for increasing housing supply in Ontario, thus alleviating the growing home affordability challenges facing Ontarians.

OHBA and OREA say there are four things the government can do to relieve the underlying housing supply crunch that threatens the dream of homeownership for young families and future generations:

1. Fix the “one size fits all” Growth Plan Instead of a blanket provincial preference for high density, give municipalities more flexibility and create more choice in housing for growing families and empty nesters, such as family homes and townhomes.

2. Improve the planning approvals process With better alignment of municipal and provincial housing priorities, including the requirement for updated zoning around transit corridors, we can get new homes to the market quickly in exactly the places where we want them.

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modernize outdated zoning laws and build the “missing middle” of housing supply in existing communities that are connected to transit and closer to jobs.

This includes innovative solutions like laneway housing and multi-unit homes, such as townhouses, stacked flats or mid-rise buildings.

4. Target infrastructure to support new housing supply The province should support new housing supply with targeted infrastructure investments to get more housing to the market for consumers.

The OHBA and OREA agree that sustainable, long-term solutions are necessary to get to the root of the affordability problem, and it starts with increasing housing supply. Together, they are appealing to the provincial government to take stock of the housing supply problem and work with real estate industry leaders to design solutions that will improve home affordability for all Ontarians.

“Ninety-five per cent of Ontario’s new housing supply is built by our industry, and new home prices reflect the market conditions affected by government policy, like municipal and provincial approvals,” says OHBA CEO Joe Vaccaro. “It only makes sense to bring together private sector expertise and government policy makers if we are serious about making homeownership more affordable.”

“The Canadian dream of homeownership is at risk in the GTA,” says Tim Hudak, CEO of the OREA. “This is the year for provincial and municipal governments to step up with solutions to ensure the dream of homeownership does not slip away from future generations. The housing supply issue is a real problem, but the solutions exist. We need the government to get real estate experts together on this issue, to hammer out a plan for putting more homes on the market and making home ownership more affordable for young families and first-time buyers.”

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stunning two- and three-bedroom executive townhomes located in the heart of Stittsville. Floorplans will include a unique blend of styles starting at $317,900. Best of all – you can move in as early as this spring!

Stittsville is quickly becoming a hot spot for buyers. Many Ottawans are in search of something near the city core, yet they also want the space and tranquility that comes with rural living. Stittsville offers the best of both worlds: a country oasis that is only a 18 YPNEXTHOME.CA

short drive from Kanata’s centre.

Stittsville Walk on Main is ideal for young buyers just starting out but also those with growing families who want to be a part of this charming community. Stittsville is geared toward families. With a private enclave, landscaped lawns, and snow removal, these townhomes will provide a one-of-a-kind solution for buyers in Stittsville.

Stittsville Walk on Main is conveniently located only steps from the unique shops and boutiques

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Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it nearby! If you’re looking for more shopping and restaurants, Kanata is only a short drive away.

A distinctive arched entryway and manicured lawns will greet you as you enter Stittsville Walk. These homes are built to impress. The stunning executive Energy Star certified twoand three-bedroom townhomes are

Stittsville offers the best of both worlds: a country oasis that is only a short drive from Kanata’s centre.

THE KENT

The Kent

(9’-9”x 5’-0”)

1,352 SQ.FT BLOCK 1, 3, 4 - EURO TOWNES

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D/W

REF. ISLAND

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Stittsville: A thriving urban village surrounded by nature, with a deep respect of its history and culture.

Enjoy a healthy lifestyle paired with a full range of nearby services.”

Never more

than steps fro

m home

GROUND FLOOR

(10’-2”x 4’-0”)

THIRD FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

KENT LAYOUTS BLOCK 1 - UNITS 701, 705, 709 designed for today’s contemporary lifestyle, BLOCK 3 - UNITS 713, 717 yet the arts-and-craftsman-style matches BLOCK 4 - UNITS 708, 712, 716 perfectly with the country feel of Stittsville.

Expansive windows allow for an abundance of natural light to pour through.

Nine-ft.

STITTSV LLE ceilings on the main levelWALK and oversized, open-concept living offer plenty of space for your furniture as one room organically flows into the next. The gourmet styled kitchens are modern and chic with Quartz countertops, appealing to your inner-chef. With two large balconies in some models, these homes are built for entertaining, growing and enjoying time with friends and family.

These townhomes offer three fully finished levels, plus a basement for added storage.

The space is perfect for growing families and ON MAIN

those who are searching for extra space. For your convenience, these homes come with two car parking with a garage, rear access through the garage, and the homes are also BASEMENT Smart wired.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own your own modern-chic home only a short drive from Kanata and downtown. Buy before May 31 and receive hardwood floors on the main level, hardwood stairs leading from the main level, plus stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen and a white washer and dryer.

Location

Stittsville Builder

Byrex Development

INDIVIDUAL UNITS VARY, SEE PRICE LIST FOR INFORMATION. ACTUAL USABLE SPACE MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM STATED FLOOR AREA. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE. E. & O. E. JANUARY 29, 2017

For more information about the VIP opening and how you can move in this spring, please visit stittsvillewalk.com to register or call the sales centre at 613.233.8606.

E UStittsville R O TWalk O Won N Main ES Home Type

Euro towns and Carriage homes Contact

Bennett Property Shop Realty exclusive brokers 613.233.8606 stittsvillewalk.com

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Homebuyers’ Help

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

variable

ATB Financial

2.2

Alterna Bank

2.25

Bank of Montreal

2.6

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.9

CIBC

2.7

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

4.1 4.10op 4 6.30op

3.04 4.10op 2.79 6.30op 3.09 6.95op 3.29 6.50op 2.84 6.35op 3.14 3.14 6.35op 2.64 3 3.20op 3.14 6.70op

2.39 4.10op 2.74

2.64

2.69

2.79

2.64

2.65

2.68

3.19

3.59

4.09

2.89

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.64

2.79

2.69

4.09

4.79

3.04 2.15

3.65 3.39

4.39 4.09

4.64 2.35

2.64 2.94

2.64 2.84

3.19 2.94

3.29 2.99

3.04

3.39

2.74

2.79

2.79 2.39

3.34 2.64

3.99 2.74

4.44 2.79

2.84

3.44

2.69

2.89

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

6.95op 4.55 6.45op 6.95op

Equitable Bank HSBC Bank Canada

2.35

ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank

2.75 2.7

National Bank

n/a

President’s Choice Finan Royal Bank

2.7 2.7

TD Canada Trust

2.6

Tangerine

2.7

4.45 6.20op 4.45 4.4 6.70op

7.00op

2.99 7.00op 3.04 4.00op 3.19

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Effort Trust

n/a n/a

Home Trust Investors Group Trust

2.35 n/a

MTCC

2.9

6.5 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.50op 4.55 6.45op

3.14 3.35 6.30op 2.69 3.14 6.30op 3.29 6.50op

3.25 3.5

3.95 3.7

4.39 4.3

4.64 4.35

2.14 3.09

2.59 3.39

2.74 3.89

2.84 2.84

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.64

4 6.30op 6.2 6.40op 3.1 4.25 6.50op

2.79 6.30op 2.84 6.30op 2.64 2.89 6.50op 3.25 6.25op 2.84 6.30op 3.14 2.8 2.95op 2.39

2.74

2.64

2.84

2.74

2.89

2.95

2.99

2.89

2.64 2.99

2.64 2.99

2.84 3.1

2.89 3.14

3.2

3.65

4

4.5

2.79

3.39

3.89

2.69

3.04 2.85

3.15 2.95

3.89 3.05

3.89 3.15

2.39

2.49

2.59

2.69

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alterna Savings

2.28

Comtech Fire C.U.

2.6

First National Fin. LP IC Savings

2.7

Luminus Financial

3.25

Meridian Credit Union

2.3

PACE Savings & C.U. Parama Credit Union

2.65

Steinbach Credit Union

2.25

5.05

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Hot Properties

Find your next home! This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area. Find more properties at ypnexthome.ca

LATEST LISTINGS

STITTSVILLE WALK ON MAIN BY BYREX

CARLETON CROSSING

FUSION

CRÈME

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

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.232.2049 claridgefusion.com

By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Bungalows and lofts Contact: 613.807.0316. cremehomes.ca

STITTSVILLE WALK ON MAIN

SUNDANCE

FERNBANK CROSSING

By: Byrex City: Stittsville Housing type: Towns, Carriage Homes Contact: 613.233.8606 stittsvillewalk.com

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

By: eQ Homes City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.404.8075 eqhomes.ca

BLACKSTONE

TRIBECA LOFTS

TERRACES AT GREYSTONE

By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata South Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.234.1780 claridgetribecalofts.com

By: eQ Homes City: Greystone Housing type: Condominium greystonevillage.ca

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SOHO CHAMPAGNE BY MASTERCRAFT STARWOOD

TEMPO

HARMONY

TALL SHIPS LANDING

By: Glenview City: Kemptville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.258.0970 glenviewhomes.com

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

By: Thomas Fuller Construction Ltd. City: Brockville Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

GOTHAM

POTTER'S KEY

By: Lamb City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.257.8887 gothamottawa.com

By: Minto City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.788.2761 minto.com

SOHO CHAMPAGNE

WHITE TAIL RIDGE

By: Mastercraft Starwood City: West Central Housing type: Luxury condominiums Contact: sohochampagne.com

By: Phoenix Homes City: Almonte Housing type: Bungalows and singles Contact: Kellie Connors 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

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

WOODROFFE LOFTS By: Valecraft Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.440.0304 valecraft.com

ON HALF MOON BAY By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

FELTON COURT

AVALON ENCORE

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS

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

By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

MAHOGANY

GALLERY TOWNHOMES

By: Minto City: Manotick Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.788.2776 mintomahogany.com

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

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

Builders

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Ad Index

Builder Name

Site Name

Prices

D

Location

et a Se che m d i Bu ng To alo w w n Ad hom ul t L e/C ife on st do yl e

ADVERTISERS

Page

WEST Almonte

Phoenix

White Tail Ridge

x

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

x

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller's Crossing

x

Carp

Phoenix

Diamondview Estates

x

Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood

Kanata

Phoenix

Fernbank

x

Kanata

Phoenix

Springfield

x

Stittsville

Byrex Developments Inc

Stittsville Walk

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing

x

Stittsville

Mattamy

Traditions II

x

Stittsville

Minto

Potter's Key

Barrhaven

Claridge Homes

Barrhaven

x

From $390's

12, 13

From $290's

15

Inquire

11

From $300's

12, 13

x

From $277,900

6, 7

x

From $391,900

6, 7

x

From $200's

12, 13

Inquire

12, 13

From $317,900

17

Inquire

16

x

From $316,990

4, 5

x

x

From $344,900

2, 3

West Pointe Village

x

x

From $602,900

6, 7

Minto

Quinn's Pointe

x

x

From $326,900

2, 3

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix

Felton Court

x

From $280's

12, 13

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways

x

From $200's

12, 13

Kemptville

Glenview Homes

Tempo

x

From $314,990

9

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

x

From $549,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Sundance

x

From $592,900

6, 7

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

From $340's

15

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

From $324,900

6, 7

Orléans

Claridge

Royal Ridge

x

From $199,900

6, 7

Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

x

From $329,900

2, 3

Orléans

Phoenix

Hillside Vista

x

From $250's

12, 13

x

x

x

x

x

SOUTH

x x

x

NORTH Gatineau

x

EAST

24 YPNEXTHOME.CA

x

x

Site Name

et a Se che m d i Bu ng To alo w w n Ad ho m ul t L e/C ife o st nd yl o e

Builder Name

Prices

D

Location

Page

CENTRAL Ottawa

Valecraft

Aviation Private

Brockville

Fuller

Tall Ships Landing

Downtown

Lamb

Gotham

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Downtown

x

Inquire

14

x

Inquire

C11

x

From 242,900

C15

Icon

x

From $291,000

C8, C9

Claridge Homes

The Lofts

x

From $400's

C8, C9

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

x

From $245,000

C8, C9

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

x

From $194,000

C13

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

x

From $260's

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

x

Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

x

Inquire

15

Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone

x

From $300's

C3

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

x

From $230's

C2

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

x

Inquire

15

Ottawa Central

Domicile Development Inc

Crème

x

From $299,000

C6, C7

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza 3 & 4

x

From $232,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

x

From $288,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

x

From $195,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

Mastercraft Starwood

Soho Champagne

x

From $302,900

C16

Ottawa East

Domicile Development Inc

Corners On Main

x

Inquire

C6

Ottawa South

eQ Homes

Terraces At Greystone

x

Inquire

C7

Ottawa West

Tamarack

Wellington

x

From $299,068

BC

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

x

From $247,000

C8, C9

CONDO

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Advice | TARION REPORT

How Tarion protects your new home deposit

By Howard Bogach

MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice

UNDER ONTARIO’S New Home Warranty, condominium purchasers have deposit protection up to $20,000. They have added protection by virtue that the builder must hold all monies received in trust.

While condominium buyers are well protected, there are still instances where a buyer’s deposit money is improperly released from a trust account by a lawyer. Thankfully, this is a rare occurrence, but given that March was Fraud Prevention Month, it is one that merits some discussion.

Under the Condominium Act, deposits paid by a buyer as part of the purchase of a condo must be held in trust. These deposits must be held by a satisfactory trustee (usually a lawyer) and cannot be released except in very narrow circumstances (such as when alternative third-party security is given to the purchaser).

So, condo purchasers in Ontario have fairly good and reliable protection for their deposits. Short of real negligence or fraud, if the builder becomes insolvent, these deposits will almost certainly be available to reimburse the buyer if the purchase agreement is canceled because of the builder’s inability to complete the project.

That said, in very rare circumstances these condominium deposits held in trust can be improperly released by the person entrusted with holding the monies for the buyers.

A recent example of this happened in connection with a development 26 YPNEXTHOME.CA

project known by many as Centrium. In that case, most of the deposit money for residential condominium units were deposited with a reputable Toronto law firm. When the project failed, most of the residential unit purchasers had their deposits returned.

However, as it turned out, some condo unit deposit money had been given to another lawyer, Meerai Cho, and when the project was canceled, she did not return the residential buyers’ deposits.

According to a police news release, Cho was arrested and charged with numerous counts of fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and breach of trust. Just recently, she pleaded guilty to one count of criminal breach of trust and was sentenced to 3.5 years in custody.

Where loss is due to lawyer fraud, the Law Society of Upper Canada has a compensation fund that can help aggrieved purchasers receive all or

part of their losses. In addition, and as mentioned earlier, the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act authorizes payment of up to $20,000 per unit for deposit losses.

The upshot is this: if bad actors are prepared to commit criminal fraud, it is very difficult to prevent this from happening. Fortunately, this is a rare circumstance, perhaps because the consequences can be significant, as is the case with Cho. Even in cases of fraud where a purchaser has lost deposit money, buyers should be aware that they can turn to Tarion as the administrator of Ontario’s new home warranty program with questions and as a source of relief.

Howard Bogach is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide.

For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

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