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The province passed the Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016 (Bill 7) on December 6th, that will allow municipalities to require the inclusion of affordable housing units in new residential projects. A regulation under the Planning Act will set the framework for Inclusionary Zoning. In advance of the legislation being introduced, OHBA and BILD created a Statement of Intent on Affordable Housing & Inclusionary Zoning that outlines our principles for Inclusionary Zoning. OHBA, BILD and the Niagara Home Builders' Association all made deputations to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding inclusionary zoning and industry support for a partnership model to ensure a sharing of costs and ultimately an approach to ensure the successful delivery of affordable housing units. Key amendments made to the legislation prior to Royal Assent include allowing Section 37 to be used subject to the provisions in the regulation and adopting an OHBA recommendation to allow "off-site" affordable units.

OHBA also submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Housing in August regarding the regulatory consultation and both OHBA and BILD met directly with the Minister of Housing, Hon. Chris Ballard on December 12th to discuss the regulation that will be further consulted on in 2017.

As you are aware, on October 3rd, Finance Minister Morneau announced a tightening of rules on mortgage insurance.

CHBA is concerned that these new rules go too far, and will harm markets that are already challenged while doing little to address the ongoing supply pressures evident in stronger markets. We are also concerned that these changes will disproportionately affect first-time homebuyers working hard to achieve home ownership.

Going forward we will continue to press the government to rethink their approach and recognize the need for a more constructive approach to addressing lender and insurer risks.

In the short-term, after reviewing the changes carefully, CHBA informed the government that some details included in the October 3rd rule changes were flawed. We have been actively pushing the Department of Finance to address these flaws quickly. Specifically, some elements of the new rules were creating uncertainty for builders, and buyers, with signed deals for homes to be delivered many months or years in the future.

Late on Friday, October 14th, we were informed that a number of our recommended changes were being made, and an updated Technical Backgrounder reflecting these changes is now available on the Department of Finance website.

Congratulations to Ron and Diane Lindsay  - Winners of the McKenzie Homes $100 Gift Card to the Elm Hurst Inn

Congratulations Pat and Terry Harrison!!

Winners of the Doug Tarry Door Prize from Ingersoll’s Builders Tour Weekend.

It's back! the Ingersoll Model Home Tour 2016 showcasing some of the top builders in Ingersoll.

When? Saturday 22nd October and Sunday 23rd October from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

• Discover stunning new homes in landscaped developments
  
  
• Meet the builders and ask questions
  
  
• Tour beautiful model homes open all weekend
  
  
• A wide range of properties to view, from spacious single family homes to luxurious executive homes
  
  
• See the style, feel the quality of the fixtures and finishings
  
  
• Be amazed at how much extra home and space your dollar buys in Ingersoll!
  
  
• Highway 401 exit 218

Click here to download your tour map and make a day of it with the family in our lovely town! Lots more information on local restaurants, events, shopping and more can be found on this website.

Visit all the 3 model homes for your chance to WIN 4 mystery prizes valued at over $100 each!!

Let us introduce you to our New Homes Sales Consultant.

I started with Doug Tarry Homes as a home buyer! And as they say, the rest is history. I am entering my third year with the company and am now helping my clients build their home in the same neighborhood that I live in. I love meeting new people and helping them build their dream home.

At one of our rooms of our new Dunmoor Model Home. "The Media Room" This home is getting set to open Saturday September 17th at noon. Stay tuned for more details about this home and the new debut of the Sapphire Model as well. Yes that's 2 new plans ready to open that weekend.

 

In her temporary model home in Ingersoll starting today. While she awaits her brand new model being built she is enjoying the view from her quick possession home. The Thornwood plan is located at 27 Hollingshead Road.