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THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS

THE EVOLUTION OF MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES

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LIVING IN A ‘REAL’ SIMCITY In 1989, Maxis came out with an open-ended citybuilding video game called SimCity. In a nutshell, the game allowed players to develop a city on a patch of undeveloped land. The player controls many elements, such as where to place development zones, roads and power plants, landmarks, and public services such as schools, parks, hospitals and fire stations. Does any of this sound familiar? Master-planned new-home communities are not SimCities, but the analogy is useful to illustrate the excitement of buying early and watching a masterplanned community grow. Yes, buying early means getting a good price. Yes, buying pre-construction means you can customize your home to your own tastes. But above and beyond that, from the day you purchase your lot to when you move in and beyond, you have a front row seat to watch your own SimCity grow – one street, one school, one park, one library at a time. If you are not familiar with master-planned communities, read our cover story on page 18, and then you can decide how you want to see the neighbourhood in which you live, grow.

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Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca

COVER STORY

ART DIRECTOR

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The evolution OF MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES

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TAX INFORMATION IF YOU BUY OR SELL A HOME Tax season has officially passed, but the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has information if you plan to buy or sell a home in the future. PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION

If your home was your primary residence for every year that you owned it, you do not have to pay tax on the profit (capital gain). Your principal residence can be: • a house, cottage or condominium • an apartment in an apartment building or a duplex • a trailer, mobile home, or houseboat In order for a property to qualify as your principal residence: • You must own, or jointly own it. • You, your current or former spouse or common-law partner, or any of your children must have lived there at some time during the year. To benefit from the principal residence exemption you must report the sale on your income tax and benefit return. How you do so varies depending on whether the property you sold was your principal residence for the entire time you owned it. Only one property can be designated as a principal residence per tax year per family unit. HOMEBUYERS’ AMOUNT

You can claim the homebuyers’ amount of up to $5,000 for a particular year if: • you or your spouse or common-law partner acquired a qualifying home; and • you did not live in another home

owned by you or your spouse or common-law partner in the year of acquisition or in any of the four preceding years (firsttime homebuyer). You do not have to be a firsttime homebuyer if you are eligible for the disability tax credit or you acquired the home for the benefit of an eligible relative who is eligible for the disability tax credit. HOME BUYERS’ PLAN

You may be eligible to participate in the Home Buyers’ Plan that allows you to withdraw funds from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself. The 2019 budget proposes an increase to the Home Buyers’ Plan withdrawal limit to $35,000, available for withdrawals made after March 19, 2019. Buyers have up to 15 years to repay the amounts they withdraw.

You do not have to be a firsttime homebuyer to participate in the Home Buyers’ Plan if you are eligible for a disability tax credit or if you are helping a relative who is eligible for the credit buy or build a home. The purchase or construction must be done to allow a person with a disability to live in a home that is more accessible or better suited to their needs.

To qualify for the Home Buyers’ Plan, you have to: • be a first-time homebuyer • have a written agreement to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself

If you bought a newly constructed home from a builder, you may be able to claim a new-housing rebate for some of the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) you paid. For more information, refer to guide RC4028, GST/HST New Housing Rebate.

You are considered a first-time homebuyer if, in the preceding four-year period, you did not live in a home that you or your spouse or common-law partner owned. You must intend to live in the qualifying home as your principal residence within one year of buying or building it. HOME BUYERS’ PLAN FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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As if purchasing a new home isn’t intense enough, homebuyers (with the exception of first-timers) also have to sell their current properties. The fact is, few homes are ready to go on the market as-is. It’s not just a matter of tidiness – though that’s certainly crucial. It’s about helping potential buyers to connect emotionally with your space. That means making your home welcoming to as many people as possible, often at the cost of your own personal taste. This isn’t easy, but a professional stager can help; your realtor may even have one on staff. If a stager isn’t in the cards, there are steps you can take on your own. First off, de-clutter. Chances are you have twice as much stuff as you need to show your home to its best potential. In addition to removing obvious messes, this includes things like extraneous furniture, children’s toys, knickknacks and family photos. This can be emotionally difficult but remember, the goal is to make it easy for potential buyers to imagine their own possessions in your space. Next, fix unfinished projects. If buyers see loose floor tiles and cracks in the wall, they’ll wonder what other issues are lurking under the surface. Don’t give them cause to worry. To make rooms appear larger, replace puffy, over-sized

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Crystal Beach ranks as the top hidden gem neighbourhood, while Orleans, Barrhaven and Blackburn Hamlet rank as the top three neighbourhoods for affordability and good supply of housing inventory. A separate survey of RE/ MAX brokers based in major Canadian cities reveals that all cities rank high in at least one livability factor. Brokers in 10 out of 15 markets ranked access to greenspace as high, including Ottawa, London, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria and Nanaimo. While housing affordability ranked low in Toronto and Vancouver, it is either medium or high in every other market, with Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary offering high levels of affordability.

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of these livability factors is so important that Canadians spend more than two-thirds of their time in their own neighbourhood. This rate is higher among Baby Boomers compared to Gen Z, Millennial and Gen X Canadians. “While price and value are always top-of-mind for buyers, there are some aspects about a home that you can’t change,” says Alexander. “These livability factors are what make your home more than just the place you live. They are at the heart of the Canadian experience, especially when you consider the survey results.” In Ottawa, Mooney’s Bay, Downtown Ottawa and The Glebe rank as the top three neighbourhoods for access to greenspaces and parks, walkability, retail and restaurants and the ease of getting around/public transit.

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Canadians love where they live and celebrate the livability factors — things that give homeowners the true satisfaction of his/her home within the context of a neighbourhood — when it comes to choosing a property to buy and live in. In fact, according to a recent RE/MAX survey conducted by Leger, 89 per cent of Canadians would recommend their neighbourhood to others. The latest RE/MAX report examines a variety of quality-oflife factors and how they impact Canadians’ homebuying decisions. “Housing is often a contentious topic in Canada, with affordability and inventory being persistent problems from coast to coast,” says Christopher Alexander, executive-vice president, RE/MAX of Ontario-Atlantic Canada. “However, when buyers are looking for a home, the search begins at the neighbourhood level. And the good news is that Canadians have lots of choice when it comes to ‘livable’ cities and neighbourhoods.” Six-in-10 Canadians put easy access to shopping, dining and greenspaces at the top of their livability criteria. Proximity to public transit (36 per cent), work (30 per cent) and to preferred schools (18 per cent), as well as cultural and community centres (18 per cent) follow as the top neighbourhood wants and expectations. The proximity and availability

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On Wed., April 24, Greystone Village celebrated the much-anticipated Topping Off ceremony for The River Terraces I. Approximately 90 River Terraces I condo owners attended the wine and cheese event at the Greystone Village Presentation Centre. The builder, eQ Homes, announced up-to-date information about the building’s progress. Staff from eQ Homes, Regional Group and Morley Hoppner teams were on hand to share news about the construction schedule, next steps in the home-buying process, and to answer questions from the condo owners in attendance. “It was such an honour and privilege to see our future Tower I residents in one place and to share in their excitement,” says Dave Wallace, COO of Regional Group and president of eQ Homes. “Speaking one-onone with the guests, there was such positivity in the room. It’s our privilege that they’ve trusted us to build their new homes and we’re putting in every effort to meet and hopefully exceed their expectations.” With the construction on River Terraces Tower 16 New Home + Condo Guide | May 11–25, 2019

I soon to be completed, construction on Tower II next door has begun. Nestled between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, each of the nine-storey condominiums were designed to reflect the natural surroundings. Offering a wide range of recreational amenities, The River Terraces I features a state-of-the-art fitness centre fitted with cardio and strength training equipment, bicycle and kayak storage, a pet spa, a car and bike wash, and a guest suite. Tower I has almost completely sold out, and suites in Tower II are selling quickly. Partnering with leading new-home technology suppliers, eQ Homes offers a standard Smarthome package in every new condo suite that allows homeowners to control their home’s climate and selected lights through a simple app on a smart phone. With all the conveniences of downtown living just minutes away, residents will also enjoy an abundance of beautiful parks, world-class golf courses, local shops and restaurants, excellent schools, and a host of recreational activities.

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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CONNECTION THE EVOLUTION OF MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES BY MARLENE EISNER

It’s no surprise that Canadians – and Ottawans – love where they live. According to a survey conducted by Leger for RE/MAX, we genuinely celebrate the livability factors — the qualities that give us true satisfaction of our home within the context of a neighbourhood — when it comes to choosing a property to buy and live in. Released May 2, the study reveals that a whopping 89 per cent of us would recommend our 18 New Home + Condo Guide | May 11–25, 2019

neighbourhood to others. “When buyers are looking for a home, the search begins at the neighbourhood level,” says Christopher Alexander, executivevice president, RE/MAX of OntarioAtlantic Canada. “And the good news is that Canadians have lots of choice when it comes to ‘livable’ cities and neighbourhoods.” And nowhere is the choice of livable neighbourhoods as flush

as in the Ottawa region. The city’s new-home landscape is growing, with juicy pickings for anyone looking to become a homeowner. And the sweet spot is, affordability and livability go hand-in-hand, especially in master-planned communities. These carefully thought out and conceived developments are designed to give resident homeowners the best living experience possible.

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The Beechside, a 2,472 sq. ft. home built on a 44-ft. lot is part of Richcraft Homes’ Contemporary Collection at Pathways at Findlay Creek. RIGHT:

eQ Homes’ 1,835 sq. ft. Atticus Townhome is located in the Fernbank Crossing master-planned community in Stittsville.

A CHANGING LANDSCAPE

Master-planned communities are not a modern-day housing invention, although how they are developed now is different than from a half-century ago. Then, it was typical to see one builder with a large swath of land build and sell all the homes, says Ron Desjardins, a senior advisor at the real estate sales and marketing firm, PMA Brethour in Ottawa. “Over the last 50 years we have had master-planned communities synonymous with one builder having a large tract of land and putting a master plan on that. Now, five or six builders all own a few acres [of land] and that group comes together to hire all the expertise and develop a secondary plan. It evolves in a different way than they used to. In the green fields of the suburbs, it has become the norm.” Another change includes the different types of homes being built. Previously, a community would consist of a 60 to 70 per cent mix of singlefamily homes. “Blocks were set aside for townhouses, parks and shopping but very little higher density,” explains Desjardins. “In recent times, as municipalities look at urban sprawl and try to reduce the amount of land used, they require developers to increase density in these master-planned communities.”

“Essentially what you want as an ideal is to have different housing types in a community at different price points…” Jason Burggraaf, vice-president of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, says increased density increases the diversity of the community. “Essentially what you want as an ideal is to have different housing types in a community at different price points,” says Burggraaf. “That means some lowrise, some single family, some townhomes. With the city density target numbers they now have, you need a mix of housing type.” Turning a master-planned community from a grassy acreage

into homes, sidewalks, roads and services doesn’t happen overnight and in fact, takes years. “It’s about time lines and the approval process, from roads to transport to environmental issues before you start developing the site and building the homes. A housing development from concept to the moment the first homeowner purchases a lot, can take up to five years, if not more,” says Burggraaf. “Housing is one of the most regulated industries and the city has a lot of influence on how many homes, what types of homes there will be. A plan for the sub-division has to check off all the boxes of density targets and account for all the things the city wants to accomplish on the land. “You have to take certain provisions, have so much for park land and put that aside, scope out so much for schools, hand over that land to the school board to develop.” …continued on page 20 nexthome.ca 19

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ABOVE: Phoenix Homes’ 4,867 sq. ft. Klondike model is built on a 50-ft. lot at Pathways at Findlay Creek.

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There are a number of masterplanned communities being developed in the Ottawa area. Pathways at Findlay Creek is one of the newest neighbourhoods in the south end and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Ottawa. Three builders, Richcraft Homes, Phoenix Homes and eQ Homes, have joined forces to bring the community from concept to reality With more than 30 years of homebuilding experience, Richcraft has been involved in a number of master-planned communities. Of Pathways, marketing manager, Shawn Bellman, says the connection to nature makes it a very desirable place to live. “The benefits of living in Pathways is the community’s three parks, an environmentally protected area 20 New Home + Condo Guide | May 11–25, 2019

[Leitrim Wetlands] borders the greenbelt and its systems of nature trails. There is also a variety of [housing] product, the proximity to the city and existing amenities, plus Pathways will be home to future retail facilities along Bank Street.” Building since 1997, Phoenix Homes is used to collaborating with quality builders. VP of operations, Rahul Kochar, says this means benefits all around. “Combining our marketing efforts results in greater exposure for the community as a whole,” he explains. “The volume that the three of us can build in a single community means buyers can see it come to life that much faster. “Also, a master-planned community typically features nicer amenities as the joint builder group can share the cost

across the whole site. This means a warmer feeling community with more impressive features.” eQ Homes has been building homes for 10 years and Tobin Kardish, marketing and product manager for eQ Homes, says the ability for first-time homebuyers to be able to afford a new home is what makes the master-planned communities so attractive. “Because Pathways is a newer community and pricing is competitive, we’re seeing a lot of first-time buyers putting down roots. It’s really exciting for us to be part of that journey. “We’re also hearing from many people who already live here and love the neighbourhood. They want to stay here and come to us when they’re looking to downsize or move to a bungalow.”

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UP IN SMOKE CANNABIS AND THE CONDO by MARK LAURIOLA LL.B. & JAYSON SCHWARZ LL.M.

JAYSON SCHWARZ

So now it’s the end of the day. You lean back in your big chair. You light that big fat doobie you’ve been thinking about all day at work and now you can really chill. Wait! There is a knock on the door. You get up to answer it and it’s condo security. “I am sorry ma’am, there is a rule, no smoking of cannabis in this building.” Oh my, you own the unit, yet… The Cannabis Act (the “Act”) came into effect on Oct. 17, 2018. The purpose of the Act is to strictly regulate, restrict access, and legalize cannabis in Canada. It creates a regulatory and legal framework for controlling the production, possession, sale and distribution of cannabis in Canada. However, it is up to the provinces and territories to determine how cannabis is distributed and sold within their jurisdictions. In Ontario, you must be 19 years of age and older to buy, possess, use, and grow recreational cannabis. You are able to have a maximum of 30 grams of dried cannabis in public at any time and allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants per residence. The real question is how does this apply to ownership and use of your condominium unit? Not surprisingly, there are different interests at stake. On the one hand, there are the unit

owners and residents who believe it is part of their “quiet enjoyment” to be able to smoke in their units and common areas. On the other hand, there are those who believe smoking would impede on their “quiet enjoyment” insofar as it

creates a nuisance due to secondhand smoke and odours. There are many safety and other arguments for and against cannabis use. The answer for each condominium board will be based …continued on page 26 nexthome.ca 21

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Diamondview Estates

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

Kanata

Mattamy

Abbotsville Crossing

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run

Richmond

Cardel Homes

Creekside

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

EdenWylde

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

Ridgewood Estates

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Mattamy

Blackstone South

Stittsville

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

Stittsville

Richcraft

Westwood

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

Greely

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Shadow Ridge

Kemptville

EQ Homes

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Manotick

EQ Homes

Riverwalk

Ottawa South

EQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay

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Phoenix Homes

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Claridge

Lilythorne

Ottawa South

Valecraft

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8, 9

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Riverside South

Claridge

River's Edge

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crossing

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge

Orleans

Richcraft

Axis Court

Ottawa East

Claridge

Wateridge Village

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes

Gatineau

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer

Brockville

The Fuller Group

Tall Ships Landing

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Brigil

121 Parkdale

Downtown

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Downtown

Claridge

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Claridge

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Claridge

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Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

Gatineau

Brigil

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Brigil

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Orleans

Brigil

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Riverside South

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on the democratic choice of the owners in the building expressed through the Board. If the owners decide they want a cannabis-free building, the condo corporation has two options. First, the rules may be amended. This is the easier option. Pursuant to Section 58(1) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (“the Condo Act”), the board may make, amend or repeal rules for the use of the units, the common elements or the assets of the corporation. This is done in two ways. Subsection 58(1)(a) allows for the promotion of safety, security or welfare of the owners, the property and the assets. Subsection 58(1)(b) allows for the prevention of unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of the units, common elements or the assets. Reasonableness must prevail according to Subsection 58(2) and one may argue the rules would be consistent with the Condo Act. As per Subsection 58(7), a rule becomes effective 30 days after the board has given notice of the rule to the unit owners. This is true 26 New Home + Condo Guide | May 11–25, 2019

unless the unit owners requisition a meeting within the 30 days after notice was provided. Second, the declaration may be amended. Pursuant to Subsection 7(4)(b) of the Condo Act, the declaration may contain conditions or restrictions on the occupation and use of the units and common elements. One may suggest restrictions on recreational cannabis would fall under this provision. However, this is not easy to achieve. According to Subsection 107(2)(e), the condo corporation may amend the declaration if 80 percent of unit owners approve and consent to the proposed amendment. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?

Condo corporations have the choice to further regulate the use of recreational cannabis within their units and common elements. When buying a condo unit, this is something to consider. In the end, if you are a smoker of any kind, you need to really look into whether you can use a unit you buy in the way you want.

Having reviewed Status Certificates, it is becoming commonplace that rules are being amended to prohibit smoking and cultivating recreational cannabis. There is normally a medical cannabis exemption. However, not all Status Certificates and condo corporations are the same. How important this is depends on where you fall in the competing interests spectrum previously mentioned. Always ensure your offer includes the opportunity for your lawyer to review the Status Certificate. Happy home hunting!!! Jayson Schwarz and Mark Lauriola are Toronto real estate lawyers in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. If you have a topic in mind you would like us to consider, mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to the firm, use the website (schwarzlaw.ca), email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

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