Consulting services for new constructions
Your best ally for your project
In the case of a real estate transaction involving new construction, the OACIQ regularly notes problematic situations that could have been avoided by taking certain additional precautions.
As a real estate broker with extensive experience in new construction having represented more than a dozen contractors for over 30 years, in addition to having training in building inspection, as well as having self-built and renovated several houses over the years. I can confirm to you that I have all the tools to support you in this great and beautiful adventure!
Not working for the contractor, therefore not being in a conflict of interest situation, I offer you my loyalty for true representation in front of your contractor, to protect your rights and promote your interests.
Here is the list of all the actions that I am committed to providing you with:
- Confirmation that the contractor holds a valid license for the type of property in question
- Confirmation of contractor accreditation with GCR
- Review of needs and budget
- Appointment making and support for VIP visits to different residential projects
- Support and recommendations for the choice of land (lot)
- Verification of the subdivision plan in order to be able to identify the correct lot in the preliminary contract
- Check if the land is made up of fill soil and inform you if necessary
- Support and recommendations for the choice of model and its implementation on the chosen site
- Revision and/or modification of the plan and specifications. Positioning of the plumbing rough in the basement, if applicable
- Review and explanation of construction standards
- Recommend consultation of the guides published by GCR for buyers of new condominiums or new houses
- Develop a budget for subsequent non-standard choices if necessary
- Confirmation of legal costs for the transfer of title deeds (contractor’s notary)
- Estimated amount of municipal and school taxes
- Review financing options as needed
- Review and explanation of the preliminary contract
- Review and explanation of the GCR warranty contract
- Ensure that:
- the estimate is attached and initialed by the parties
- any other addition or requirement is mentioned in an annex,
- the subdivision plan is also annexed
- the reimbursement of a portion of the GST and the QST applies or not
- the amount of the GST and QST refund is deducted from the total sale price
- the reimbursement form is duly completed
- recommend not paying the deposits required by the contractor beyond $50,000
- registration of the property in the Guarantee Plan
19. Establish a list of work to be done after possession
20. Provide a checklist
21. Offer the services of an interior designer (3 hours included) to help you with the different finishing choices
22. Automated emails for important reminders during construction
23. Visits to the site during construction with photos and recommendations if necessary (total of 4 visits: 1. After the foundations 2. Before the installation of the gypsum 3. After the installation of the gypsum 4. Upon completion)
24. Recommendation to rigorously carry out the pre-reception inspection accompanied by a professional or a building inspector and to note the relevant information on the form published by GCR
25. Support during the final pre-acceptance inspection with or without a building inspector
26. Obtain and keep a copy of the duly completed and signed form
27. Information on the procedure and deadlines for complaints provided for in the guarantee contract, in the event of failure by the contractor to fulfill its contractual obligations, as well as the possibility of making a deduction from the amounts due on the sale price
28. Request a list of all workers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers or architects who participated in the construction of the building and the amounts the contractor still owes them to complete the work
29. Confirm that no worker, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, engineer or architect unpaid for their participation in the ongoing construction of the building has published a notice of legal hypothec or registered a notice of exercise of 'a mortgage right
30. Assistance with after-sales service follow-up as needed
31. Professional service offer for the sale of your current residence
32. Help if necessary to find temporary accommodation between your current residence and your future home
