Module 4 Flashcards
Infill lot
development occurs in a built-up neighbourhood
Provides additional housing stock by using existing services rather than developing vacant land
intensification
Permits required for urban lot w a structure
demolition and building permit
Does the prop have a sufficent frontage and area to be divided into more than 1 lot?
infill redevelopment and severance
covers construction, C.C.E, sub of matierals, deposit protection
provinical warranty
Homes covered under warranty program must be enrolled before
construction
Homes not covered under warranty program
previously occupied, built by owner & seasonal homes
Alterations, deletions or additions made by owner, normal wear and tear, material shrinkage
not covered by warranty program
Representation agreements must end
on a specific day
builders will use this to establish a listing price (buyer can negotiate additional upgrades @ time of offer)
Standard package of finishings
Speculative (Spec) Homes
properties where construction has begun without a buyer in mind
Only the foundation, framing, roof and window, no finishes has been constructed
partially constructed home
interior and exterior finishes have been completed but not all of the construction (last items-cabinets, bathroom fixtures, flooring)
mostly constructed home
Ontario new home warranty plan applies to deposits by protecting the buyer from
builder not completing due to bankruptcy, break
Ontario new home warranty plan coverage for deposits
sale price 600k = up to 60k
Sales price > 600k: 10% of sale + up to 100k
If the closing date is extended, terms of a mortgage commitment may not be
honoured because the commitment has expired
Standards and finishes sheet
used to market the development
If the builder is willing to pay remuneration, a SP will have to introduce & register
the buyer prior to or during the first visit to the new development
Salesperson should register their buyer w/ builder when they 1st visit the sales office or
builder will not pay comission
Construction loans are typically
short-term, high interest loans
- Most common type of construction loan
- lender pays the builder “draws” at various phases (ranges from 3-5)
Progress Draw Mortgage
Take-out mortgage
once construction is completed and is verified by the appraiser this is organized
When acquisition and construction costs are rolled into a final mort. that has favourable interest rates and less risk for lender bc it is a finished product
Take-out mortgage
Deposits are higher than resale homes
homes purchased from plans