Have some questions for us? This weeks blog post we answer all of your questions and more.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n
Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What makes Sunlight Heritage Homes Limited different from other homebuilders?<\/p>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Customer Focus – commitment and service, Reliability, Product and Design, Value<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0How many years has Sunlight Heritage Homes been in business?<\/p>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Sunlight Heritage homes was established in 1988. However, Manuel Ribeiro, our president has been in the industry for over 30 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What other communities has Sunlight Heritage Homes built?<\/p>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Completed or communities currently in progress are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Is Sunlight Heritage Homes registered with the Tarion Warranty Corporation?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Sunlight Heritage Homes is a registered builder with the Tarion Warranty Corporation. Among our many achievements, we have maintained the highest rating of excellence since our inception.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What kind of houses does Sunlight Heritage Homes build?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We build a variety of homes to suit our homeowners’ needs and have a large supply of plans that include bungalows, split levels, two-storey, back splits and walkouts. You name it – we can build it!<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What type of warranty is offered by Sunlight Heritage Homes?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0By carefully selecting premium products and professionals, Sunlight Heritage Homes provides you with the assurance that your home is built with the quality you expect. For every home we build, we include the following warranties:<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What is included in a Sunlight Heritage Home?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0As each home is different and tastes vary, it is best to refer to your Agreement of Purchase and Sale to determine what is included in a Sunlight Heritage Home.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Is GST included in the price of a Sunlight Heritage home?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Home prices include the GST and take into consideration potential rebates. When referring to our price list, please keep this in mind; not all builders include the GST in their list prices. Please also note that rebates are based on specific criteria outlined by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What is an Agreement of Purchase and Sale?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0An Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a Legal contract between you, as the Purchaser, and Sunlight Heritage Homes Limited as the Builder\/Vendor. It sets out in writing the details of the home Sunlight Heritage Homes Limited will be building for you. It will also have attached to it a number of schedules dealing with several aspects included with the purchase of your new home. These schedules form a part of the agreement and will include, but are not limited to, any conditions of the agreement (i.e. financing, approval of the plans by a third party, solicitor approval etc.,) the payment structure of the agreement and any restrictions that run with the land that you should be aware of. (i.e. limitations on clotheslines, commercial or non-operable vehicles on the lot, alterations to the grading etc.). Your Sales Associate will be happy to review these documents with you and answer any questions you may have. However this is not meant as a substitute for Purchasers discussing the agreement with their solicitor.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can my solicitor review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale before we sign?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Sunlight Heritage Homes Limited is happy to forward our agreements to your solicitor prior to a purchaser signing them. In addition to this, the main body of our agreements contains a clause making all our agreements conditional upon the Purchasers solicitor’s approval. In this way should a purchaser wish to sign the agreement first, because of time constraints they may have, such as being in from out of town and have to get back, they can rest comfortably knowing that they still have the added protection of their agreement not becoming firm and binding until approved by their solicitor.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What is a Developer’s responsibility?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0The developer is responsible for the services to your home, for example, sewers, water mains, roads, street lighting. The developer enters into an agreement with the municipality to deliver such items to the new subdivision.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What is the price range of the community?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Prices vary with each community. Our Sales Associate will be pleased to review our price ranges with you. Please keep in mind that changes made to a home may increase the price of a home. We will guide you through this process, so you are comfortable with your selections and your budget.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What are the lot sizes?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Lot sizes vary with each community. Our Sales Associate will be pleased to review our lot sizes with you.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Are there lot premiums?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Depending on the community, lot premiums may apply. Our Sales Associate will be pleased to review lot premiums with you.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We have our own lot. Can Sunlight Heritage Homes build on it?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Absolutely! In addition to our development sites Sunlight Heritage Homes is proud to offer our customers our full range Custom Home Building Services.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We want to buy a Sunlight Heritage home but we need to sell our current home before we can fully commit to purchasing a Sunlight Heritage Home. What course of action should we take?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We recommend that you discuss your options with our Sales Associate. In such an instance, Sunlight Heritage Homes may enter into an agreement with you that is conditional upon the sale of your current home. We do not proceed with construction until the waiving (or removal) of all conditions contained in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the contract becomes firm.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can we reserve a lot? Is there a cost to reserve a lot?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0If you are interested in reserving a particular lot, we encourage you to do so. Without a reservation, another interested party may choose the lot you are considering. The reservation amount is dependent on the community. Please note that this amount is applied to your first deposit upon the signing of a purchase and sale agreement.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can financing be arranged?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Sunlight Heritage Homes is proud of its working relationship with a number of financial institutions and will be happy to assist you with your financing if requested. In addition often the institutions we work with offer Sunlight Heritage Homes’ customers preferred rates with prolonged commitment periods to accommodate construction time frames. Please ask your Sales Associate for details.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Are plans pre-determined or can they be modified to suit my needs?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0While we have chosen plans that we think will suit the community we are building, all can be modified to suit your needs. Each neighborhood will be distinguished for its character. To accomplish this, we avoid repetition in elevation designs and try to prevent side-by-side or across the street replication. Please check with our Sales Associates to determine if the lot you are considering has any pre-selections or limitations.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Is there a pre-determined exterior colour selection package?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We consider streetscape to be very important. Generally, we do not provide pre-determined colour schemes. Exterior colours will be selected and reviewed in consultation with our Designer to prevent side-by-side or across the street replication. Please check with our Sales Associates to determine if the lot you are considering has any pre-selections or limitations.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Is there a model home available for a tour? Is a tour of a home under construction permitted?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Depending upon the community you are considering a model home may be available for you to view. From time to time as we progress through our New Home Sites or as we move from a completed site to a new one a model home may not be available for viewing. Please contact our Sales Associate to determine if this is the case as you prepare to make your decisions. In addition we may be able to offer you an opportunity to view a home already under construction. However, due to insurance and Health and Safety Regulations we must insist that you are accompanied by a Sunlight Heritage Homes representative and that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can we visit the site at any time or are pre-scheduled visits preferred?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Due to Insurance and Health and Safety Regulations all site visits must be pre-arranged with a Sunlight Heritage Homes representative. Green tab Steel toed work boots and Hard Hat must be worn at all times. In addition to this being for your safety we are also available to answer any questions as they arise.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can we take pictures of our new home’s construction?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0By all means feel free to take photos either from the street or when visiting the site accompanied by your Sunlight Heritage Homes Representative.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can Sunlight Heritage Homes build in the winter?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0By taking the appropriate measures, we can most certainly build in the winter.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0How and when do we make colour and product choices? Is there someone to assist in colour selections?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0You will choose exterior\/interior colours and materials from our samples. Our samples are available for viewing in our Sales Centre. If there is something in particular you like that we do not have, if it is within our means and your budget, every effort will be made to obtain it for you.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What kinds of floor coverings are best for me?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0The old saying different strokes for different folks” was never more appropriate than when it comes to picking out floor coverings for you home. You should let your lifestyle and the make up of your family determine the types of floor coverings that will be used in different locations in the home. For instance, active families, with small children and pets, should look to the most durable floor coverings, especially in high traffic areas.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Should I consider upgrading the carpet in my home?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Carpet is one of the most frequently upgraded items in new homes, and for good reason. At the time of initial purchase, the buyer has the best ever deal on upgraded carpet as most builder’s will credit the cost of the standard carpeting toward the cost of the upgraded flooring.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What should I consider in choosing colors for my home?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Neutral colors are strongly recommended as they will match the furnishings you have now …and those you may choose in the future. Moreover, neutral colors may be a big help in facilitating the rapid sale of your home when it comes time to move up. Many a home sale has been nixed by an overbearing color that won’t go with the prospective purchaser’s furnishings. Additionally, lighter colors make rooms feel larger.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0How should I prioritize spending my upgrade budget?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0It is a good idea to start with a list of all the things you want in your new home and then prioritize them before you begin the task of reconciling with the total amount you want to spend.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What is the construction time frame?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0When building a home, we take into account such things as special order requirements, materials and trade availability. As such, we set your closing date accordingly.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Will we be notified of delays?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We recognize the importance of your closing date. Sunlight Heritage Homes makes every effort to foresee potential delays in order to rectify them before they occur. We intend to continue this practice, but if for any reason there is a delay you will be notified as soon as we become aware of it.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0When is the landscaping completed? The driveway paved?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0In some locations these items are included in your agreement of purchase and sale while in others they are not. Please consult with your Sales Associate to determine which is applicable for the location you have chosen. For those locations where they are included these items are usually dealt with in spring or early fall.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Can we construct a pool, a fence or a deck?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0A homeowner may install a pool, a fence or deck as long as the Developer has given written approval and\/or as long as it is in accordance with the Municipality’s by-laws and the proper permits are obtained. However, if you intend to do any of the above in future, it is best to check with us, as there may be restrictive covenants in your Purchase and Sale agreement.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What are your After-Sales service procedures?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0We are committed to our homeowners. In fact, we have a special section in our Homeowner guide to deal with this issue. For more details, our Sales Associate will be pleased to review our procedures.<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What “other” costs should we be aware of?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0While this list is certainly not exhaustive, here are some of the costs you may incur:<\/p>\n Q:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0What is a supplementary tax bill?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have some questions for us? This weeks blog post we answer all of your questions and more.\u00a0 Enjoy! Q:\u00a0\u00a0What makes Sunlight Heritage Homes Limited different from other homebuilders? 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