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The answer to this question is that, besides having everything new and in the latest colors and styles of cabinets, floorings and trims, you benefit from improved construction techniques and materials. You also get new technology in heating and air conditioning systems, types of insulation and even plumbing fixtures which provide new homes with energy efficiency that can’t be matched by homes built in the past. Also, new products such as flooring, siding, and exterior trim require less maintenance and last longer. You can also avoid costly retrofitting renovations in order to put your home on the information highway with high tech features like Category 5 telephone wiring and RG6 cable outlets.

An Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a legal contract between you, as the Purchaser, and Lemay Homes as the Builder/Vendor. It sets out in writing the details of the home Lemay Homes will be building for you and it is attached to a number of schedules dealing with several aspects pertaining to 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. specification list, lot supplement, etc) the payment structure of the agreement and any restrictions that run with the land that you should be aware of. (i.e. selection of exterior finishes, limitations on clotheslines, alterations to the grading, etc).

You will need to sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Sales Representative and make a 10% deposit of the total price of the home. You will also be asked to identify in the Purchase Agreement the name of the lawyer who will be representing you.

Lemay Homes recommends you get a pre-approved mortgage financing before signing the Agreement of Purchase. It is always possible to do so after signing the Agreement of Purchase but sometimes purchasers find it is a very hectic timeline with all of the other decisions that come along with buying a new home.

As each home and community is different, refer to your Agreement of Purchase and Sale to determine what is included in a Lemay Home.

The short answer is yes and no.

While Lemay Homes as a pre-determined list of plans for each community, all can also possibly be modified in order to suit your needs. However, these changes have to fall within the limitations of the structural support walls and beams, lot size, and requisites set forth by Lemay Homes, the City or other governing parties. Lemay Homes thrives on offering a harmonized community therefore the general look of the home and its exterior sheeting and color selections must comply with the rest of the homes in the project. Furthermore, certain modifications are also possible only depending at which stage of construction the home is at. Certain modifications need to be mandatorily be made before the walls are starting to go up or before drywall starts to go up for example. You must immediately share your modification plans to the Sales representative.

As set out on the Specifications list attached to your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, you will choose some exterior and/or interior colors and materials from our pre-selected samples which some are available for selecting and viewing in our Sales Centre and others, such as cabinets, flooring and lighting, are in the stores of our different suppliers.

It is important that all selections be completed within approximately 7 to 14 days of signing your Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Lemay Homes’ Sales Representative will have the paperwork for you and he/she will guide you through this process and give you deadlines to meet in order to be able to deliver your home on schedule.

To help you and our Supplier to best select the decorator items that match your tastes and lifestyle, you may want to bring fabric swatches, wallpaper samples, photographs of furniture, and pictures from magazines of cabinets, countertops, and flooring.

Yes. Any changes to your home definitely have the potential of delaying your closing. It is really important to make sure that any changes requested and approved are done at the beginning of the construction of your new home. We will definitely try to meet your closing expectations, pending the type of modification requests.

Lemay Homes strives to be an on time builder. With this in mind it usually takes between 6 to 9 months to build a quality new home but this timeframe is dependent on the model, the modifications requested, etc. Our commitment is to getting the job well done, using the highest quality materials and reliable trades to ensure your home is built to our high standards. Lemay Homes will provide you with an estimated move in date of your new home.

Due to Insurance and Health and Safety Regulations, and for your safety, all site visits must be pre-arranged with a Lemay Homes Representative, as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Green tab Steel toed work boots and Hard Hat must be worn at all times. We are also available to answer any questions as they arise.

Absolutely! We call this specific appointment the Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) during which time you will be able to inspect every nook and cranny. During this appointment, you will also receive documentation in regards to warranty coverage (Ontario: Tarion, Québec: APCHQ), to heating, cooling, windows, cabinets, flooring, electrical and plumbing systems, and more. You will receive information about operation, maintenance and warranties. This is your opportunity to have all your questions answered.

The big day is finally here! During this meeting, you will need to submit a certified cheque in payment of the balance owed. You will also need to pay:

– Adjustment of municipal taxes
– Adjustment of school taxes
– Lawyer fees
– Options that are not financed
– If necessary, taxes on C.M.H.C fees

You will then receive the Ownership of your new home and the keys.