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Sales centre question card
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Date printed: 21 September 2026, 4:54 pm
The price, actually What the advertised number does and does not include
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | What exactly is included at the advertised price — and which model home features are upgrades? | Not Done | |
| 1.2 | What are the lot premiums for the lots actually available? | Not Done | |
| 1.3 | What is the cap on development charges and levies in the agreement? | Not Done | |
| 1.4 | Which "included" finishes have I seen, and which am I assuming? | Not Done |
Money and timing Deposits, protection, and what happens when dates move
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | What is the full deposit structure — amounts and dates? | Not Done | |
| 2.2 | How are my deposits protected, and what does Tarion cover on deposits for this type of home? | Not Done | |
| 2.3 | What closing date is realistic — not just contractual — and how have this community's phases actually tracked? | Not Done | |
| 2.4 | What happens, precisely, if closing is delayed? What notice and what compensation? | Not Done | |
| 2.5 | For condos: when does interim occupancy start, and what will the monthly occupancy fee be? | Not Done |
The contract The questions to ask before anything is signed
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Can I take the agreement to my lawyer before signing — and how long is the review period? | Not Done | |
| 3.2 | What can the builder substitute ("or equivalent" clauses), and what needs my consent? | Not Done | |
| 3.3 | What is the assignment policy — fee, consent, marketing restrictions? | Not Done | |
| 3.4 | Is there a cooling-off period for this purchase type? | Not Done |
The build and the community What arrives after you, and when
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Which visits and walk-throughs are allowed during construction? | Not Done | |
| 4.2 | What is included in grading, sod and driveway — and in which season will they arrive? | Not Done | |
| 4.3 | What is planned for the empty land nearby — schools, retail, more phases, and how tall? | Not Done | |
| 4.4 | Is there a POTL or common-element fee in this community? For what, and how much? | Not Done | |
| 4.5 | Who handles warranty service after closing, and what is their current response time? | Not Done |
Summary
| Total checklist items | 18 |
|---|---|
| Completed | 0 |
| Not completed | 18 |
| Completion | 0% |
| Overall status | Not Started |