Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - May 21, 2016

MAY 21 - JUNE 4, 2016 VOLUME 19, ISSUE 10, FREE

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EDITION

Lovely Lakeside Lifestyle In Simcoe

The Wentworth II - Previous Model Home

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WHY NEW HOME PRICES IN ONTARIO ARE ABOUT TO RISE

GRIMSBY: MODERN DEVELOPMENT AMONG NATURAL SURROUNDINGS

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PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Susan Maxwell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe Lalani EDITOR

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Sara Duck (on leave) Elisa Krovblit Jackie Marchildon Lydia McNutt (on leave)

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MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Eastforest Homes

Helen Pearce

Lovely lakeside lifestyle at its finest at Woodway Trails

Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

property profiles

20 Thomas Cochren Homes

The Greystones – custom homes in Greensville

24 Averton Homes

advice

48 Tarion Report

The results are in – buyers rate their builders

58 Fundamentally Speaking

Why you should check your property boundary

Unprecedented opportunity in Niagara-on-the-Lake

34 Branthaven Homes

Waterfront living at Lake House in Grimsby

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Modern development amid natural surroundings

buyers’ resource section

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Homes by DeSantis

Why Ontario new lowrise home prices could rise

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Virtual annual public meeting to improve access

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Top builders and projects celebrated at annual awards

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Hot Properties Hamilton

New releases and grand openings

Successful launch at Centre Square in Beamsville

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Deciding to move is easy Looking for a new place can be overwhelming. The stress of finding something suitable, plus the pressure to sign legally binding contracts can create a lot of anxiety.

However, anxiety can be controlled — if not eliminated — by managing two important factors: how prepared you are financially and how knowledgeable you are about the process. This includes the details of your transaction, what is expected from you from a legal standpoint and all of your financial obligations.

With so much information

available these days on the web, it’s easy to get distracted. For tips and financial advice, and the latest property listings available across Canada, check out this issue and our website, YPNextHome.ca. Not only will you find an easy way to connect with prospective properties, you can dig deep costs, neighbourhood information and much more.

Deciding to move is easy. Finding a place that matches your criteria can be the tough part. Let us help. Drop us a line and let us know if you have any questions or comments.

A painful reminder for us all

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When an Act of God strikes a cruel blow such as that delivered in Fort McMurray, Alta. recently, one immediate concern – after personal safety – is home insurance.

Quite literally, when residents are allowed to return, they have no idea what they’re going home to. Will my home still be there? Does my home insurance cover fire damage? Does it cover smoke damage? Are our living expenses covered, having been evacuated?

And though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises “total support” to

the residents of Fort McMurray – and Canadian Red Cross raising $30 million and the Alberta government pledging $100 million in aid – countless questions remain for all parties.

Even if you personally are not affected by the events in Fort McMurray, they serve as a painful reminder – check your insurance.

Do you have the right policy? Do you have enough coverage?

Challenging questions, indeed, but they pale in comparison to what those in Fort McMurray are facing.

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Property Profile | EASTFOREST HOMES

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Lovely lakeside lifestyle

at its finest at Woodway Trails WHEN YOU LIVE IN SIMCOE, you have it all. When you live in an Eastforest home, you’ve got it made.

Woodway Trails, by Eastforest Homes, offers a lovely lakeside lifestyle at its finest bringing its new home amenities to the largest town of Norfolk County. With beaches, ports and outdoor recreation only minutes away, country living has never been more accessible, more enjoyable or more affordable.

In today’s hot real estate market, it’s good to know you can still obtain good value at a good price in Simcoe. While resale homes, according to the MLS in the GTA are averaging $1 million and pushing up 12 YPNEXTHOME.CA

prices in Mississauga, Brampton and Hamilton to beyond $300,000 and $400,000, often for a fixer-upper, new homes at Woodway Trails, with features and finishes of your choice, start at $214,990 for a semi and $307,990 for detached.

The homes of Woodway Trails are as appealing as the surrounding area, offering a diverse collection of bungalows, two-storey and semidetached homes on lots from 40- to 55-ft. wide. Premium priced lots of 45-, 55- and 60-ft. back onto greenspace and the storm water pond offering a permanent view. Many offer lookout and walkout features to take full advantage of the surroundings.

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The collection of semi-detached homes includes both bungalow and two-storey plans ranging from 1,133 to 1,555 sq. ft. Singles, including bungalows, range from 1,300 to 2,852 sq. ft.

The Chelsey bungalow and The Ruby are decorated models, open for viewing. From the smallest detached to a mid-size offering, they open the door to not only what is available, but what is possible at Woodway Trails. The Chelsey is open and spacious with a cathedral ceiling arching above the kitchen and family room to heighten the space and showcase one-level living at its finest. Deep windows ensure every ray of sunshine is welcomed into this home. The lower level has been finished to illustrate the increased living space that is possible with a craft area and a spacious family

room. The Ruby is equally open and spacious with a breakfast bar that seats six. There are four bedrooms with a master suite that features a walk-in closet and ensuite.

Luxury features are included with homes in the Signature Collection, showcased in the models, enhanced with pillared exteriors, bricked main floor while inside there will be nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor.

Kitchens will have extended height upper cabinets plus granite counters.

Flooring will include hardwood and ceramics, with carpeting on the upper level.

If viewing this community and the models excites you, just imagine moving into one of the move-in ready homes in just a few weeks. It’s that easy and that fast!

Simcoe is a short drive from the beach and fishing communities of

Port Dover, Turkey Point, Long Point and Port Rowan. Birding, hiking, camping and cycling are also popular pursuits that can easily become a way of life at Woodway Trails. Simcoe was also a destination for the Olympic torch in 2010, and is a destination of many for festivals and Panorama, its winter light show along the river.

There’s also the Simcoe Town Centre and the Norfolk County Golf and Country Club.

With Woodway Trails, Eastforest Homes has established a new benchmark in leisure living. You won’t miss the city congestion as you settle into the slower pace at Woodway Trails, surrounded by parkland, greenspace and minutes away from every big city amenity you could possibly need.

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Homes by DeSantis enjoys successful launch at Centre Square in Beamsville THE VIP GRAND OPENING at Centre

Square in Beamsville was met with unprecedented demand, with more than 250 people lining up. The lineup began the night before opening, with people camping out to be first in line. Their excitement was warranted with prices starting in the mid-$200’s presenting a value opportunity that is almost impossible to find. All nestled within a development that represents a unique vision for the future of Beamsville.

The first phase, Lincoln Square, was a blockbuster, selling more than 110 homes in under a year, the second phase the Fiera Collection, sold 23 towns in less than three months. The final phase Centre Square brought to market a unique collection of Smart Towns with lock and leave lifestyle, bungalow inspired and stair-free.

As well as freehold urban towns with open concept living spaces and oversized garages. A total of 69 homes were offered that evening and 55 were sold in less than three hours.

Capturing the old-world charm of the region, these freehold townhomes feature nine-ft. ceilings breakfast bars, with two- and threebedroom plans. Technology makes these towns smart, with built in automation technology, standard in every residence. With options to control everything in your home, from lighting to home theater and security. These high tech details are not the only thing that makes these towns smart, they’re also a smart investment, with values continuing to progress in Beamsville.

On the edge of the development is the town’s new 34,000-sq.-ft. arena and community centre that includes an NHL-sized rink and a 12,000-sq.ft. library. Two parks and a sanctuary pond add another dimension to the Centre Square lifestyle. A new retail centre was built by Homes by DeSantis which includes a Shoppers 14 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Drug Mart, dental office, Crabby Joes and several new takeout restaurants.

Setting the standard in new home construction Homes by DeSantis won Community of the Year by the HHHBA for the initial phases.

Says Gabriel DeSantis, president of Homes by DeSantis: “We are very excited about this project and are proud to offer customers a range of Smart townhome innovations in a highly desirable downtown infill location. Home buyers of Centre Square can live, work and play in an economically vibrant community that emphasizes sustainable development, public space, and a higher quality of life. Simply put, it’s a smart investment.”

Beamsville, is a burgeoning town poised for major progress and expansion. Ideally situated to access the many wineries, bike routes,

conservation areas and trails in the region. A two-minute drive to the QEW means Niagara Falls, the U.S. border and the GTA are all within a short commute. The future planned GO Train station in Grimsby is only a 10-minute drive away. Even the town of Beamsville itself has shifted its strategic plan, introducing initiatives that will bring new businesses and enhance the existing agricultural sector.

With select few units remaining for sale, available plans and pricing can be viewed online at homesbydesantis. com. The presentation centre and model home are open daily Monday to Thursday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 289.566.8889 or email centresquare@homesbydesantis.com

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pre-registration SUMMERLEA WOODS By: Empire Communities City: Binbrook Housing type: Townhomes from the mid $300’s and detached homes from the low $400’s summerleawoods.com

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SIHLER WOODS By: Vanel Condominiums City: Simcoe Housing type: Spacious detached bungalow condos with ravine views from $399,900 vanel.ca

FALLINGWATERS By: Losani Homes City: Hamilton Mountain Housing type: Two- and threestorey towns from the $400’s losanifallingwaters.com

LEGACY ANCASTER By: Carriage Gate Homes Location: Ancaster Housing type: Limited collection of luxury custom homes on 50-, 55-, 60 and 66-ft. lots carriagegatehomes.com

TIFFANY HILL By: Rosehaven Homes, Homes

by DeSantis & CDI Homes Location: Ancaster Housing type: Phase two – detached homes and freehold townhomes tiffanyhill.ca

AFFINITY CONDOMINIUMS By: Rosehaven Homes Location: Aldershot, Burlington Housing type: Two contemporary six-storey buildings with suites from 585 to 1,200 sq. ft., one-bedroom up to two-bedroom with den designs.

Prices from the upper $200’s affinitycondo.com

STATIONWEST By: Adi Developments Location: Burlington Housing type: Coming soon – three-storey urban townhomes at Aldershot Go Station adidevelopments.com

PASSAGES ON THE CANAL By: Bayview-Wellington Homes Location: Welland Housing type: Coming soon – luxury freehold executive townhomes mypassages.ca

AVALON By: Empire Communities Location: Caledonia Housing type: Townhomes from $239,990 and detached homes from the mid $300’s empireavalon.com

THE WOODLANDS ANCASTER By: Losani Homes City: Ancaster Housing type: Singles on forest court lots from the $500’s woodlandsancaster.com

PURE By: Branthaven Homes City: Milton Housing type: Spacious twostorey freehold townhomes branthaven.com

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By: Mattamy Homes City: Oakville Housing type: Boutique condominiums and townhomes mattamyhomes.com

THE BERKELEY CONDOMINIUMS By: Carriage Gate Homes City: Burlington Location: Caroline Street and Elizabeth Street Housing type: 154-unit condo carriagegatehomes.com

PRAIRIE MODERN By: Losani Homes Location: Hamilton Housing type: Townhomes from the low $300’s prairiemodern.ca

AUGUSTA

new openings AQUAZUL By: Homes by DeSantis City: Grimsby Housing type: Coming in July – waterfront condominiums from the $180’s aquazulcondo.ca

THE FAIRGROUNDS FINALE

By: Losani Homes City: Ancaster Housing type: Modern semis from the mid $400’s losanihomes.com

HAWTHORNE SOUTH VILLAGE By: Mattamy Homes City: Milton Housing type: Townhomes and detached homes in masterplanned community mattamyhomes.com

CRANBERRY HILL

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By: Mattamy Homes City: Waterdown Housing type: Now open – new 30- and 36-ft. detached designs mattamyhomes.com

CENTRE SQUARE

WOODLANDS

By: Homes by DeSantis City: Beamsville Housing type: Now open – boutique towns and freehold urban towns from the mid $200’s centresquare.ca

By: Mountainview Homes City: Niagara Falls Housing type: Single-detached and townhomes from $229,900 mountainview.com

FREEDOM

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By: Branthaven Homes City: Stoney Creek Housing type: Now open – luxury two- and three-storey townhomes branthaven.com

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Property Profile | THOMAS COCHREN HOMES

Presenting The Greystones: One-acre custom homes in Greensville WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN award-

winning, premier custom home builder embarks on a development with a renowned architectural firm atop the Niagara Escarpment mere minutes from the charming town of Dundas?

The Greystones is the result. In a marketplace where the average home in the GTA is selling for $1 million, Thomas Cochren Homes is offering this opportunity to live in an exclusive community on the cusp of the city in a custom dream home – on an acre of land – close to all amenities, starting at $1.4 million.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for discerning homebuyers to enjoy a collaboration that will result in only 13 custom-designed homes in the quiet surroundings of Greensville. Forming 20 YPNEXTHOME.CA

three cul-de-sacs, The Greystones is taking shape in an area where rolling hills tell their own story, and each of the 11 remaining lots offer their own unique features and topography.

Homes will be tailored to their surroundings as is the custom way of Thomas Cochren Homes. Several are perfect for walkout features, while others are ideal for an outdoor pool along with additional outbuildings.

A ravine setting for another lot challenges the imagination with a design that could appear to be a single level in front while dropping down several levels in the back with walls of windows to showcase the view.

Clients of Thomas Cochren Homes generally are not new to the homebuilding process. As President

Tom Cochren explains, they’ve been through the process once or twice, know what they want and decide a custom approach will enable them to guide their own home creation experience. “It’s the custom touch they didn’t get before,” he says. “We build and design from scratch to give them the home of their dreams – inside and out.”

Potential buyers in The Greystones aren’t looking for model homes and a stack of plans to choose from. Instead, says Cochren, “They come out and walk the land several times to get a feel for the area. They want to see the views from all sides, the direction of the sunrise, where the sun sets, where neighbouring homes will be.” Unlike an urban setting, they’ve got 40 to 45,000

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Greensville Builder

Thomas Cochren Homes Development

The Greystones Home Type

Custom homes on one-acres lots Contact

905.689.3204 info@thomascochrenhomes.com thegreystones.ca

square feet of land to work with and a home to design inspired by their needs and this setting.”

According to Cochren, custom homes aren’t restricted to monster homes of 10,000 feet and more.

In fact, John Williams of Williams Residential Design will be at your service to design each home at The Greystones and has begun with a

collection of prototypes starting at 2,800 sq. ft. to whet the appetite.

Arts & Crafts design has inspired the architecture of the homes that will be presented.

The Greystones will be just six minutes to Starbucks in Dundas where you’ll also find shops, galleries, parks and even an art school. It goes without saying that Greensville is surrounded by greenspace with Webster’s Falls just down the hill, and the Bruce Trail and conservation areas nearby.

Homebuyers increasingly want and expect more energy efficient homes.

Thomas Cochren Homes is able to offer Energy Star homes that are 20 per cent more efficient than building code requirements; and beyond to R2000 (50 per cent more energy efficient) and ultimately Net Zero homes which have 80 to 100 per cent increased energy efficiency.

“We strive to build sustainable homes with sustainable building practices,” says Nancy Cochren. This

includes a rainwater collection cistern that can be used for irrigation. They also suggest small investments such as under slab insulation and hydronic tubing rough-in for basement floors that can provide greater comfort and pay-off in future energy costs.

As a custom home builder, the company knows its major investment is time. Time to meet with clients to address their dreams and desires.

Time to draft plans. Time to find the perfect finishes. Time to build and accommodate all of the features of a home built to exacting details. As testimony to that, Thomas Cochren Homes recently received an Award of Distinction for best renovation over $350,000 from the HHHBA. The Greystones will showcase an exclusive community of oneof-a-kind custom homes where quality and craftsmanship are the cornerstones and where nothing else compares.

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Averton Homes Presents an unprecedented opportunity to live in the heart of picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake OVER ITS ESTEEMED 50-year history,

Averton Homes has earned itself an enviable reputation for its dedication to designing incredible homes combining luxury features and finishes that surpass even the most discerning homebuyer’s expectations.

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Homes has yet again outdone itself – offering a chance to enjoy the satisfaction of living in one of the most charming towns in Canada.

Perhaps the most obvious draw of this community is its incredible location. Nestled in one of the last and final parcels of land in Canada’s prettiest town, Averton Square’s setting is unsurpassed. Every amenity

you and your family could ask for is conveniently located mere moments away. Stroll to the theatres, shops, restaurants and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, a charming community surrounded by the lure of Lake Ontario, the rugged beauty of the escarpment, award-winning orchards and 25 wineries, each with a personality as distinctive as the wines

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Commuters will love the community’s easy access to major thoroughfares, including the QEW. All combined, it’s a recipe for a deeply satisfying lifestyle that very few will have the opportunity to enjoy.

Appealing to the astute buyer who is perhaps considering retiring in this lovely, laid-back atmosphere, and also to the family who longs to raise children in a safe, tightly-knit community, Averton Square offers a lifestyle to be savoured.

And the homes are equally as desirable.

In a thoughtfully-landscaped enclave featuring quiet, tree-lined streets that complement the original homes in the area, Averton Square offers distinctive townhouse designs that range in size from 1,966 sq. ft. to a spacious 2,265 sq. ft. This townhouse development is encircled

by 20 Averton-designed bungalows, creating a private and prestigious enclave conceived with your family’s needs and neighbourhood conveniences in mind.

Inside and out, every detail has been painstakingly crafted to provide homeowners with the finest luxurious finishes and features. Front facades offer architecturally designed streetscapes with complementary exterior colour schemes and all of the townhomes boast soaring nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor. Stunning kitchens include quality cabinetry with granite countertops and undermounted stainless steel kitchen sinks, and thoughtfully designed layouts offer spacious, gracious living.

Occupancy for this release of townhomes at Averton Square is slated for early summer 2017. Prices start at $529,990.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Builder

Averton Homes Development

Averton Square Home Type

Townhomes from 1,966 to 2,265 sq. ft.

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120 John St. W., open Monday and Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday to Friday noon to 5 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m.

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City Focus | GRIMSBY

Grimsby WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE

witness to tree-lined main streets?

This phenomenon, along with thriving rural areas, the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario shores, proximity to Ontario’s wine region, 400 acres of parks and expanding highway access – all define “home” for the 23,900 residents in the town of Grimsby.

To say the picturesque town is resplendent with lifestyle opportunities is an understatement.

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walk in the woods? There’s the Bruce Trail that winds along the Niagara Escarpment. In the spring, there’s the Hawk Watch, taking place at the Beamer Conservation Area. Numerous golf courses are only minutes away, as are facilities for hockey, soccer, tennis, softball, racquetball, swimming and curling.

Longtime residents as well as recent homebuyers are drawn to the picturesque settings, served by more than 100 businesses, new-home development and improving access to Hamilton and St. Catharines, and all other points around the Golden Horseshoe.

Indeed, Grimsby and nearby Stoney Creek are among the fastest-growing parts of the Hamilton region. In recent years, new condominiums have been built along the lakefront beyond the reach of the industrial Hamilton Harbour. Builders – including Branthaven Homes, Losani Homes and Bucci Homes – have attracted local residents as well as those relocating from the Greater Toronto Area, thanks to greater affordability and quick access to the western GTA. Housing growth is taking place in the townhome and detached categories.

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than 40 parks totalling 382 acres of land, 23 baseball diamonds, 19 soccer fields and 27 playgrounds.

Grimsby extends from the shores of Lake Ontario to above the majestic Niagara Escarpment with the QEW right at its doorstep. Located within 30 minutes of downtown Hamilton and St. Catharines, less than a onehour drive from Toronto and the US border. Businesses and residents enjoy the ideal mix of a small town, community lifestyle, while maintaining easy access to several major urban centres.

In addition to small-town atmosphere, Grimsby is part of the Gateway to Niagara, offering much more than meets the eye. It is part of the many towns and villages that comprise the Niagara region, an area of 1,800 sq. km. that forms a peninsula of land between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie with a total population of 427,000.

With many on the move to newhome communities in Grimsby, the secret is out. The town offers quiet getaways from city living and an ideal location for commuters heading to Hamilton and Toronto or Niagara. Housing starts remain strong, and resales are performing well. Respected builders active in the area include Branthaven Homes and Homes by DeSantis, offering a good selection of new-home communities that offer luxury condos, detached and townhome living.

Like the rest of the Niagara region, Grimsby enjoys a thriving agricultural industry employing large numbers collectively. The area along the QEW, and above and below the Escarpment, is dotted with livestock farms, orchards, vineyards and greenhouses.

The greenhouse industry of Niagara boasts in excess of 18 million sq. ft. of space. Some 200 greenhouses and 75 food processing plants employ more than 6,000, with thousands more employed in related industries.

Horticulture is supported by extensive training programs through Niagara College’s Horticultural Centre, The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and The Horticultural

Neighbourhood Profile DOWNTOWN GRIMSBY

History and atmosphere abound downtown, and a strong sense of community pride bonds residents. The Niagara fruitgrowing and wine country traditions began here, although points further east may have surpassed its industry in numbers, The vibe

Research Institute of Ontario (University of Guelph), all of which base programs in the Niagara Region.

Niagara’s grape industry produces more than 48,000 tonnes per year.

New wineries are an example of the region’s ongoing expansion in overall agricultural and food processing.

Increased popularity of grape and wine products has created a separate identity and a designated Wine Route that has been posted from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls connecting 30 of the area’s 70 wineries offering tours and tasting. Hundreds of thousands of visitors tour this scenic route annually. The wine industry employs more than 5,000 people in wineries, retail and as suppliers and growers.

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is located in Grimsby and serves 60,000 citizens in town and adjoining municipalities and is also the largest public employer. Larger hospitals with expanded services and facilities are located in nearby St. Catharines and Hamilton.

For culture, the September Art Festival and the Grimsby Art Gallery lure hundreds of artists and craftspeople, and thousands of visitors from all over Ontario and the U.S. to view the work of some of Canada’s most outstanding artists.

From its roots as a service centre to thriving agricultural industry, Grimsby has become a preferred locale to live and do business in Niagara.

Grimsby is where travelers to the area will first begin to see evidence that they’re in Ontario’s “banana belt,” as the orchards and vineyards that line the QEW begin to appear as soon as you leave Stoney Creek.

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Grimsby is family central, with couples with children comprising many households. A higher percentage are raising families here than elsewhere in the region, and even the province. .

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Given that family life is central to Grimsby, it’s not surprising that the area is well served by schools – with five public elementary and two separate, a public and Catholic secondary school.

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Residents cite convenience and safety as the chief reasons to move to this community. There are plenty of local entertainment, dining and shopping options in town, and it’s a short drive to Hamilton or St. Catharines if you need a bigger-city fix.

Dollars & sense

Grimsby, like much of Niagara, is a steal compared to much of the GTA or even Guelph or KW. It’s another example of a place where relatively low housing costs can be well made up for in lifestyle choices,

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in Ontario could begin to rise significantly if new provincial government proposals go through.

Already testing affordability limits in markets such as Toronto, higher new home prices could well be among the unintended consequences of the province’s recent proposed changes to four provincial plans that shape how land is used in the Greater Golden Horseshoe – Canada’s fastest-growing urban region, the province’s economic engine and the home of the Greenbelt.

Ontario is responding to input from the public and addressing the recommendations of the report, Planning for Health, Prosperity and Growth in the Greater Golden Horsehoe: 2015-2041, from the Coordinated Land Use Planning Review advisory panel.

In the province’s words, the proposed changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan would: • Protect clean water by adding the lands within 21 major urban river valleys to the Greenbelt, along with seven coastal wetlands, and establish a process for further expanding the Greenbelt to protect key water features • Require zoning along transit corridors to provide adequate density to support transit • Establish Greenbelt-level protections for natural heritage systems – such as wetlands, woodlands and rivers – beyond the Greenbelt, with the provincial government taking a lead in mapping those areas • Support agricultural viability and preserve farmland by setting strict requirements for the expansion of urban areas and allowing more 30 YPNEXTHOME.CA

flexibility for agricultural use in the Greenbelt • Require municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to integrate climate change policies into municipal official plans and to conduct climate change vulnerability risk assessments when they are planning or replacing infrastructure.

The problem, according to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) and several regional builder groups, is that such a focus on densification will mean more condos, less choice and higher new home prices for consumers.

OHBA says the amendments will continue to make homeownership more difficult for Ontarians.

“This announcement means that you’re going to see more intensification, more condos, less choice and higher prices,” says Bryan Tuckey, President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), representing the largest of OHBA’s locals affected by this announcement.

“The industry would have liked to see a more measured and cautious approach before significantly increasing intensification targets,” he adds. “The industry has been meeting the intensification targets in the 10 years since the provincial Greenbelt and Growth Plans were introduced, building at least as many highrise homes as lowrise homes, and yet the demand for single-family homes has not diminished. “(We) also would have liked to hear a provincial commitment to explain to the public and new-home buyers what increased intensification means on the ground,” he adds.

The amendments would see intensification within existing communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) increase from 40

to 60 per cent, which means more density and condos within already highly-concentrated areas. In new communities not captured in the existing areas, densities for newly built neighbourhoods will increase from 50 persons and jobs per hectare to 80. At this time, these new communities do not have the necessary infrastructure in place to support these density targets, OHBA says.

Traffic congestion is already a serious problem in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTAH), and more intensification will make it worse unless there are massive public investments in infrastructure.

The current financing system disproportionately places the brunt of paying for these infrastructure projects on new-home buyers, builders say.

“Hamilton will benefit from Ontario’s investment in a LRT line, but that is nearly a decade away,” says Suzanne Mammel, executive officer of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA).

With 100,000 people joining the GTAH every year, the Growth Plan is where Ontario will house the majority of the additional 4.5 million new residents and attract nearly two million new jobs by 2041.

“Creating a smart Greenbelt by adding river valleys and other significant environmental features will improve our quality of life by connecting the dots between the Greenbelt and Growth Plan,” says OHBA CEO Joe Vaccaro. “We need to build new communities where residents have housing choice with access to greenspace, good public transit and jobs.”

Despite such concerns, it may not be too late. Stakeholders and the public can comment on the proposed changes at mah.gov.on.ca

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It’s a shore thing… this is your last chance for exclusive waterfront town living!

Branthaven’s Lake House opportunity awaits LAKE HOUSE, BRANTHAVEN HOMES’

award-winning condo and townhome Project of the Year in Grimsby offers truly exceptional waterfront living and now, a last chance for true lakeside homeownership just steps from the sparkling shores of Lake Ontario. With only five townhome opportunities remaining, discerning lakeside homebuyers can enjoy resort-style living as early as 2018!

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Shoreline Town Collection buyers will enjoy the rare privilege of owning their own waterfront home with guaranteed uninterrupted lake views and direct access to 17.5 acres of prime waterfront real estate.”

This spring, the Lake House’s community has been acknowledged by local, regional and national home builder associations for multiple “bests” – high quality authentic architecture, coastal chic interiors and the community’s superior site planning and overall amenities and aesthetics. “We are so pleased that

Lake House has been embraced by buyers, the community and our industry peers,” adds Stipsits. “We are really proud of Lake House’s high standards of design, included features and finishes and obviously, the superior attributes of this one of a kind waterfront location.”

The Shoreline Town Collection at Lake House is very special. The exteriors are carefully crafted for upgraded good looks and contextual connectivity to the lake.

Each town has not one but two architecturally appealing elevations.

Location

Grimsby Builder

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Lake House Home Type

Condos and townhomes Sales Centre

480 Winston Rd., open Monday to Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m., Friday by appointment, weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m.

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The coastal character of “Cape Cod Contemporary” styling is evident in the details – from peaks and porches, stone skirting and shakes, to character windows on the front elevations and large windows and glass balconies at the rear for “drinking in the lake views,” says Stipsits.

Shoreline Town residents will also feel easily connected to the ebb and flow of the water’s edge from their fully finished walk out basement and the wide decking from the kitchen and living spaces. Some Shoreline Towns are less than 50 metres from the beach, others a mere 35 metres from the water.

Inside, the 21-ft. Shoreline floorplans feature Branthaven’s signature better living spaces – bright, airy and open interiors that have exceptional flow and functionality.

There’s no need to upgrade in these luxury living plans! The Shoreline Collection comes complete with Branthaven’s Fresh

Thinking built-in designer features that improve the way homeowners live. Good taste is apparent in Branthaven’s Fresh Thinking kitchens.

Stylish designer cabinets and counters plus smart and practical “ingredients” such as a handy tablet mount, pullout bins, deep pot and pan drawers, cutlery drawer and on-trend tiles and fixtures come standard. Bathrooms are spa-inspired sanctuaries boasting a hotel-style vanity, modern tub and wall tiles, designer accessories such as a shower caddy, bespoke storage and vanity lighting.

The Shoreline Collection has attracted both sophisticated empty nesters and active social professionals looking for both a stylish new home and a carefree “lock and leave” lifestyle. “Whether it’s locals from Grimsby and Niagara or buyers from Hamilton and Halton, they are drawn to the healthy and satisfying quality of life Lake House offers. They can walk right out from their own home

to stroll, bike, jog or walk their dog on the waterfront trails. They can practice yoga on the beach. Or, simply entertain in style enjoying the sunrises and sunsets from their own deck or patio,” adds Stipsits. “And, there’s no need for commuting to a cottage with boating and sailing launches right next door.”

The Shoreline Collection includes the Hampton and Southhampton plans. At 2,420 sq. ft. of contemporary living space there’s plenty of room for luxurious living. Buyers can choose from three-bedroom plans or threebedroom plus media loft options.

There are luxury ensuite layouts and second floor laundry options too.

Don’t miss your chance to live the ultimate lakeside lifestyle.

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Bayview-Wellington Homes have learned they have a choice of two fabulous new home communities, just moments from the best amenities the Niagara peninsula has to offer.

But in a few short months, the choices widen to include Passages on the Canal, a fabulous collection of freehold townhomes.

Located just seconds from its popular community of Victoria Village, Passages will be unveiled this June with closings expected later this fall. These 45 executive townhomes will include features and attributes you’ve come to expect in a BW Homes community, along with gourmet kitchens, master ensuites and a single-car garage.

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ceilings and beautiful interiors, with exteriors of brick and stone.

Their appeal is obvious to emptynesters, young families, professionals and anyone wanting to make an investment in lifestyle within this charming community where the best of Niagara will be at their doorstep.

The Welland Canal is the city’s “other” waterfront. Like its sister community of Victoria Village, Passages is right across the street from this world famous waterway.

Watch a spectacular parade of ships from international waters as they climb the staircase of locks from Lock 1 to 7. Residents can walk, stroll, blade or bike for miles between locks or on nearby trails that are part of the Greater Niagara Cycle Route.

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to this area, residents will live within minutes of Casino Niagara, Shaw Festival and Brock University’s Centre for the Arts and the new St. Catharines Performing Arts Centre, while wineries along The Wine Route offer a great afternoon destination. This location also offers a new slate of amenities that include the new Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines and the new Kiwanis Aquatic Centre on Carlton Street. Seasonal festivals such as Folk Arts and The Blossom Festival are not to be missed. Soon, farmers’ markets will be back in full force, providing plenty of fare.

It’s a two-minute drive from the QEW, so residents can reach Buffalo

in a heartbeat and Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake even faster.

There is lots of shopping to do at the newly opened Niagara Outlet Mall. With it being five minutes away, residents are literally around the corner and yet will be spared the hustle and bustle of traffic congestion.

Literally next door, Victoria Village construction is also well underway on six more homes (two are already sold) with closings end of summer.

Only one model remains: The Preston 2 at 1,925 sq. ft.

Living in the Garden City is as picturesque as it sounds, especially adjacent to the canal where banks of wildflowers will soon be in bloom

to line its pathway. Along with tulips, daffodils and crocuses, new homes at Victoria Village are also popping out of the ground as construction continues.

While Passages offers lowmaintenance, townhome living, Victoria Village presents another version of fine living within luxury homes in this Maritime-influenced community. Both are not far from their flagship, the golf course community of Niagara-on-the-Green.

As always, your welcome is warm and friendly. Staff are pleased to offer a tour of existing homes. These spring models feature a double garage, covered entrances, three- or four-bedroom plan, luxury master ensuite, gourmet kitchen and plenty of gracious living space. All homes include central air, gas fireplace and fully sodded lots with paved driveways. BW Homes excels at customization on new construction or modifications to existing homes, so buyers can always achieve a home for their needs.

Visit the Victoria Village model home to learn about its upcoming closings or the new townhome offerings at Passages, where both offer waterfront living at its finest – in St. Catharines.

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Warranty Corp. is holding its 2016 Annual Public Meeting on May 31 as a webcast. This will provide unprecedented access to residents across the province, including new home buyers and new-home owners, who have an interest in Tarion’s work.

Beginning on Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. members of Tarion’s corporate leadership team will be providing an update on the warranty, policies and processes over the last year.

The Tarion ombudsperson will also present his report for 2015.

After the formal presentations, a live question and answer period will be conducted. Stakeholders from across the province are encouraged to send in their questions in advance of the meeting by visiting research.net/r/APMQA2016 “Holding a virtual Public Meeting makes sense,” says Howard Bogach, president and CEO of Tarion. “After listening to feedback from the public, reviewing the cost benefits and recognizing that we can reach so many more consumers, we made the decision to web cast this year’s meeting. In the past, most participants were from the Greater Toronto Area, and only a few new home owners came from outside the city – some having to travel for many hours. Since we provide consumer protection to new home buyers across the entire province, it’s important that our Annual Public Meeting be similarly accessible.”

This new format is consistent with improvements Tarion has made to the warranty process over the years. Moving to online channels has significantly increased home buyers’ satisfaction with the warranty process as they find it more convenient and accessible.

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Tarion has held Annual Public Meetings since 2010 to provide an update on the organization, and a forum for the public to interact with Tarion’s management and warranty services staff. In 2015, Tarion made enhancements to this meeting to better reflect the information that new home buyers were asking for. For example, we encouraged questions in advance of the meeting to help tailor our presentations and focus on the information participants were looking for. It also allowed us to respond to many individual questions well in advance of the meeting and to connect with those unable to attend. This year, Tarion plans to post a recording of the meeting on its website after the event.

According to Siloni Waraich, Tarion’s vice-president of stakeholder engagement, “Over the years, Tarion has continuously sought new ways to expand our outreach, and interact with all our stakeholders. Earlier this

year we held our fist webcast to home buyers in the London area, and received positive feedback from attendees. Evolving our Annual Public Meeting into a virtual event and posting a recording on our website will make this meeting more accessible to the various groups that Tarion serves across Ontario.”

Members of Tarion’s leadership team will respond to a combination of pre-submitted and live questions during the web conference. A team of Warranty Services Representatives will also be on hand to follow-up on individual questions about the warranty.

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Tarion asked homeowners to rate their builders, and the results are in!

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TARION RECENTLY HOSTED THE 2016

Homeowners’ Choice Awards. This is our annual awards luncheon where we present awards to the builders with the best customer service in Ontario.

And how do we know who is the best? We ask every new home buyer in Ontario to rate their builder, and tell us about their new home buying experience. I’m pleased to announce that the results are in, and 2016 Homeowners’ Choice Awards go to: • The Daniels Corporation and The Tricar Group (tied) – Highrise Category • Tribute Communities – Large Volume Category • LEMAY Homes – Maisons LEMAY – Medium Volume Category • Kolody Homes – Small Volume Category Formerly known as the Tarion Awards of Excellence, the Homeowners’ Choice Awards are the result of thousands of newhome buyers’ being polled across the province annually. Anyone that moved into a new home between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2015 was offered the chance to rate their builder by filling out a survey. Home buyers are asked to evaluate every customer service touch-point in the

new-home buying process. Out of more than 56,000 invitations to participate, an impressive 21 per cent of new-home buyers participated.

This translated into nearly 12,000 responses that were tabulated by Crunch Research and Nielsen. To qualify for the awards, builders must have had at least five new home possessions during the survey timeframe and a specified number of completed questionnaires must be returned.

So why did we change the name of these awards? These awards have always been about new home buyers in Ontario and their level of satisfaction with their individual builder. Changing the name to the Homeowners’ Choice Awards simply reflects the importance of the customer’s experience in the new-home buying process, and how each and every homebuyer can have a say in whether a new home builder receives recognition.

I’m pleased to see some familiar names on the list this year. The Daniels Corporation, The Tricar Group and Tribute Communities are all past winners and finalists. In fact, The Tricar Group has won this award for the past three years in a row. These builders demonstrate an unwavering commitment to customer service, which is evident in the scores they receive from homebuyers year after year. As large-scale builders, they are providing service to thousands of buyers, and still manage to uphold

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consistent customer service delivery – a clear indication that these builders put their customers first. It is always exciting to me to see new names on the list as well. Both Kolody Homes and LEMAY Homes are first time finalists and recipients. This inaugural recognition demonstrates that every good builder has an equal chance to be recognized – from small to large, and new to established. It’s all about how each builder chooses to focus on their customers.

On behalf of Tarion, I would like to congratulate all the 2016 Homeowners’ Choice Awards finalists and recipients. Tarion has been working with builders and homeowners for the past 40 years.

This insight has taught us that those builders who make customer service a priority create a positive homebuying experience and helps build confidence in the building industry. Being attentive, responsive and listening to homebuyers is what makes these builders rise above their peers.

Homebuyers can check the Ontario Builder Directory on tarion.com to see if their builder has been awarded for customer service over the past 10 years. For more information on the 2016 Homeowners’ Choice Awards, like Tarion on Facebook at facebook. com/tarionwarrantycorp or follow us on Twitter @TarionWarranty.

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

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Awards for excellence in sales, marketing, design and construction of new homes in the GTA were handed out by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) in 47 categories. A group of expert judges from across North America determined the winners from more than 900 submitted entries.

This year’s program featured many new modernized categories that reflect today’s GTA housing market such as awards for innovation and the inclusion of midrise developments within several awards. For the first time ever, two Home Builders of the Year were recognized, Great Gulf Homes for lowrise and Tridel for mid and highrise.

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and inviting public spaces where residents will enjoy amenities like an 18-hole championship golf course, a nature preserve and a vibrant marina.

“This is a special award because it is completely decided by the public,” says BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “The eight projects vying for the title this year were all unique and show how the industry is providing a wide range of choices to new home buyers across the GTA.” In addition to the Home Builder of the Year title, Tridel was named Green Builder of the Year for its leadership in Green building practices, and the company also won the inaugural Best Customer Care award for its many customer service initiatives.

The award for the Best New Community currently planned or under development was presented to Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes and Lakeview Homes for Queensville – a new community just north of Newmarket.

This award recognizes a community that embodies the smart growth principles of the provincial Growth Plan.

The inaugural award for Best New Community – Built was presented to Hullmark Developments and Tridel for Hullmark Centre in North York. This new award, the only one given out for a constructed project, honours the best existing “complete community” that embodies provincial smart growth principles. Completed in 2015, Hullmark Centre features residential, office and retail space with direct access to the Yonge-Sheppard subway station.

Two outstanding new GTA developments, one lowrise and one mid/highrise, were crowned Project of the Year. This distinction recognizes projects that best combine excellence in design and marketing while exemplifying quality and innovation.

A townhome development called 35 Wabash by Zinc Developments won the prize for Project of the Year Lowrise and a uniquely designed mixed-use condo development at Yonge and Eglinton called Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos by Freed Developments and Capital Developments won the Project of the Year Mid/ Highrise award.

A brand new accolade for Best Midrise Building Design was presented to the Vandyk Group of Companies for The Craftsman Condominium Residences in Mississauga, which consists of three interconnected midrise buildings in the shape of a W, designed as an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as to create more corner units and terraces.

The award for Best Innovative Suite Design, a new award which recognizes suites designed to increase housing choices for entrylevel consumers, was presented to Building Capital Inc. for SmartStudios, a 274-sq.-ft. condo showcasing multi-purpose features within the University Studios project in Oshawa.

Best Innovative Home Design was awarded to Mason Homes for the Oakwood, one of its Courtyard Collection residences in Port Hope.

At 2,122-sq. ft., it was the Oakwood model’s urban design that enabled it to be built as a detached, semidetached home or townhome with a sale price starting at $387,900.

In a special presentation, Ignat “Iggy” Kaneff was honoured with the BILD Lifetime Achievement Award.

The CEO and Chairman of the Kanefff Group of Companies has built thousands of family homes, highrise residential apartment units, as well as retail commercial plazas and office buildings in the GTA. “The GTA is home to some of the best projects in the world thanks to the hard work of local industry professionals,” says Tuckey. “Their hard work is a testament to the quality of our communities, which is what makes the GTA such a great place to live.”

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» PROJECT OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE / 35 Wabash - Zinc Developments, BA Consulting Group, Bousfields Inc., The Brand Factory, Brandon Communications Inc., Design Agency, exp, Firm Capital Corporation, PSR Brokerage Ltd., RAW Design, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

» PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour The Brand Factory, The Morrison Group

» BEST NEW COMMUNITY – BUILT / Hullmark Centre – Tridel, Hullmark Developments Inc., The Brand Factory, Brandon Communications Inc., Drive Agency, Mike Niven Interior Design Inc.

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» BEST NEW COMMUNITY – PLANNED OR UNDER DEVELOPMENT / Queensville - Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes, Lakeview Homes Inc, BAM Builder Advertising and Marketing Inc.

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» BEST MARKETING INNOVATION / Minto Communities, Minto Bside - Kim Graham & Associates Inc., Montana Steele Advertising

» BEST OVERALL MARKETING CAMPAIGN (PINNACLE) / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour - The Brand Factory

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» BEST HIGH-RISE BUILDING DESIGN (PINNACLE) / Signature Communities, East United Condos - Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects

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» BEST INNOVATIVE HOME DESIGN / Mason Homes, Parklands, The Oakwood Model Builder Insight Group Inc.

» BEST SEMI-DETACHED OR TOWNHOME DESIGN / Minto Communities, Minto Oakvillage, Castlerock - RN Design Ltd.

» BEST LUXURY HOME DESIGN / Sorbara Group of Companies, Crafthouse at St. Andrews, Crafthouse Model E - Paul Johnston: Unique Urban Homes, Symbolics Architecture + Design

» BEST MODEL HOME / Menkes Developments Ltd., Pears on the Avenue, TH 1

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Why you should always check your property boundary of your building location and the property boundary lines. Builders typically provide this plan when you close the deal. Be sure you receive a copy and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

By Wayne Karl

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HAVE YOU BOUGHT, or are considering buying, a new home and want to build a fence, shed or deck or otherwise spruce up your residence?

Here’s why you might want to check your property boundary first.

A recent analysis conducted by Krcmar Surveyors Ltd. showed that about 49 per cent of residential properties in the Greater Toronto Area, for example, have boundary discrepancies with significant potential to cause disputes between neighbours.

Horror stories of feuding neighbours, litigation nightmares and tens of thousands of dollars in legal costs are not just the stuff of Hollywood movies – it really does happen.

And yes, even with new homes.

Sometimes, it’s just difficult to tell where one property ends and another begins. “It’s not as easy as one would think, in a muddy construction zone with no fences and rudimentary driveways, curbs and roads to delineate land parcels,” says Sasa Krcmar, executive director of Krcmar Surveyors Ltd., whose company has helped launch protectyourboundaries.ca, a site designed to help homeowners prevent and resolve property boundary issues.

Although legal iron bars are set to mark out each lot prior to construction, they often get knocked out, moved or buried during the building phase.

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» Mark the four boundary corners of your property: Ask the builder to have the surveyor mark the four boundary corners of your property with iron survey bars as a condition of closing. Even if the builder charges a nominal fee for this service, it is a cost-effective practice that will allow you to add structures and landscaping with confidence and peace of mind in years to come.

“Many homeowners, naturally and incorrectly, assume that the wooden stakes that dot the perimeter of their property represent the boundary, and use them as a guide to start planting a hedge or put up a fence,” Krcmar told New Home & Condo Guide.

“However, these wooden stakes are generally used for site grading.

And while they are likely located near the property line, they can’t be relied upon to determine the legal boundary.”

Here, then, are a few tips for new-home owners to avoid property boundary issues. » Get the Surveyors Real Property Report: Your property boundary will be recorded in the Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) that is performed after the foundation walls are poured (approximately a foot above grade) and the soil is backfilled around the home. The SRPR is your official documentation

» Protect the iron survey bars that define your property: Protect the iron survey bars that define the corners of the property. They are legal monuments that provide the most important evidence of your property boundaries. Don’t remove or move them, or allow others to. » Be a good neighbour: Be a good neighbour, while at the same time ensuring that your neighbours don’t establish a pattern of using part of your property for their routine activities. » And, if all else fails: Visit protectyourboundaries.ca, where, for a cost that varies depending on the surveyor (usually $200 to $300), homeowners can find their exact property boundaries.

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

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