Understanding a New Home Sales ContractBuying a brand-new home can mean a lot of different things — an opportunity to get the home you really want, a dream come true, an investment for the future, an achievement to be proud of. It is also a legal transaction that should never be done without a detailed written contract! The first rule of homebuying is to get it in writing! A contract, or Agreement of Purchase and Sale, as it is often referred to, spells out the terms between you and your builder — who, what, how, when and how much. It also sets out the rights, restrictions and obligations for each party. Without a detailed contract, there may be no reference point in case of a misunderstanding or disagreement between you and your builder. It may be impossible to prove what was agreed to, and difficult to enforce any arrangement or promise that’s not written down. Unlike resale transactions, there is no standard form of Agreement of Purchase and Sale for buying a new home. In some areas, builders may adapt model contracts prepared by their local home builders’ association or their new home warranty provider. Often, though, builders prepare their own agreements and require that you use those forms. As a result, new home contracts can vary considerably from one builder to another. Typically, a contract will contain information that’s specific to you, the purchaser, and the home you are buying, as well as general information outlining the builder’s practices, limitations, disclaimers and warranty. This fact…
Tarion Home WarrantyA new home may also be the most significant purchase you ever make. In addition to the financial commitment, there are a number of lifestyle and home design options you may need to consider. That’s why it’s so important to do your homework and gather as much information as possible about your potential new home before you sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. To help prepare you for your purchase, we’ve created Top Ten Tips for New Home Buyers. It’s a step-by-step list that provides research ideas, financial and legal resources, as well as practical maintenance advice. Together these tips will go a long way to ensuring that you’re very happy with your new home. Tarion provides important protection before and after your new home purchase When you buy a new home or condominium in Ontario, you enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive builder warranty. To learn more about this warranty, you can preview or print a copy of our concise, easy-to-read brochure entitled “Warranty Coverage for New Homes in Ontario“. Your new home warranty begins before you even move in. Once you provide the down payment for your new home, it’s protected. You also have a right to compensation if your builder delays the closing of the sale without giving you proper notice. See Understanding Deposit Protection and Understanding Delayed Closings and Occupancies to learn more. Before you take possession of your new home or condominium, your builder will walk you through…
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LAST 1 ACRE LOT LEFT, SEPTIC TO BE INSTALLED WATER CONNECTION AND FRONT DRIVEWAY CULVERT BOTH INSTALLED AND PAID FOR. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME AMONGST THE OTHERS BUILT HERE. MINUTES FROM BELLE RIVER OR S…
Very well maintained 3647 sq ft (MPAC), 4 (large) bedroom 2 storey home awaits a new family to create their memories here. Large kitchen with peninsula and breakfast area and access to the rear deck …
FOR SALE OR LEASE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, COUNTY RD 22, EC ROW EXPRESSWAY, MANNING ROAD AND MINUTES FROM COUNTY RDS 42, 46 AND HWY 401. Let me show you how owner-occupying this…
4285 sq ft FOR LEASE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, COUNTY RD 22, EC ROW EXPRESSWAY, MANNING ROAD AND MINUTES FROM COUNTY RDS 42, 46 AND HWY 401. This unit has partition wall at the f…
1562 sq ft FOR LEASE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, COUNTY RD 22, EC ROW EXPRESSWAY, MANNING ROAD AND MINUTES FROM COUNTY RDS 42, 46 AND HWY 401. This unit has 2 roughed in washrooms …
1562 sq ft FOR LEASE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, COUNTY RD 22, EC ROW EXPRESSWAY, MANNING ROAD AND MINUTES FROM COUNTY RDS 42, 46 AND HWY 401. This unit has 2 roughed in washrooms …
1562 sq ft FOR LEASE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO ALL MAJOR HIGHWAYS, COUNTY RD 22, EC ROW EXPRESSWAY, MANNING ROAD AND MINUTES FROM COUNTY RDS 42, 46 AND HWY 401. This unit has 2 roughed in washrooms …
WITH A LITTLE TLC YOU COULD HAVE A GREAT HOME IN A GREAT AREA. THIS 4 LEVEL BACK SPLIT 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATH. UNFINISHED BASEMENT FOR YOU TO FINISH YOUR FAMILY ROOM & 4TH BEDROOM AND ROUGH-IN BATH, FURNAC…
CHARMING WELL MAINTAINED TOWNHOME IN HISTORIC WALKERVILLE. CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS. BOUTIQUES. BREWERIES. WILLISTEAD PARK & MORE. NEWER FLOORING, FURNACE, ROOF. DETACHED OVERSIZED 1 CAR GARAGE. DEAN KRAL…
1114 SQ FT. QUALITY OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE IN NEWER SOUTH WINDSOR RETAIL PLAZA. CURRENTLY SET UP AS 4 OFFICES AND A BATHROOM, ONSITE PARKING. CONTACT L/S FOR A BROCHURE INCLUDING FLOOR PLAN, SITE PLAN, D…
VACANT UNSERVICED LAND NEAR BOUFFARD AND MALDEN. NO ACCESS, CURRENTLY ZONED AGRICULTURAL. (id:4555)
