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I built a second unit dwelling in 2020 in Brantford I submitted HST reno rebate and got quite a big rebate back. I plan on building a third unit attached to my home in the near future

Great info thank you

That means no one will be selling their homes, which then leads to lower supply, no?

Does making addition suites/legalize basement increases your property tax ? In that case, does it make sense for an investor ?

dont forget , arborist master, tree master, ravine master, environment master...........can be a pin in the leg, thx for sharing

Nice share. Very interesting 👍

Who ever you are or where ever you live, watch out. My husband I I tried, they got our hopes up and everything was suppose to be running smoothly. But we were a risk. We applied in September 2023 and today July 2024 we found out we are a risk. There was no explanation what so ever. Because they have access to every second of your life, they know if you are ill. We, my husband and I are all of a sudden at risk. As I warn you, the more my husband and I talk about it. We are also retired. We have never missed a payment on our mortgage our bills. Our trucks are paid off as well. We pay only $1300.00 a month on our mortgage and that in itself should say so much about us. We have “never” been refused until this so called Government Program. I warn all who don’t have a good health behind them or not mankind more than say…$45,000 a year you are not going to get this. They will put you through so much BS that it will drain you and the next thing you know, you are forking out money to the government and get nothing to show for it.

Sooooooooooo..... about that auction they were talking about. Details?

You guys think this will be allowed in British Columbia. They just pass bill 44 allowing for 2,3,4 units and some up to 6 and 8 units on a single family lot.

No matter how many millions, to fight housing crisis, they have to stop immigration & bring people to built & when need cook, bring cook, need teacher bring teacher etc, not welfare , we can not save the wolrd, the rich owner of apartment who got big asset, do they want more unit on the market to rent to reduce there asset = No, when you stop immigration, might slow inflation, Toronto take times to release permit to fight inflation, did they release the new roomates regulation ? & for the owner who wants to build a garden suite. lane way etc behind, some owners are facing extra cost for tree master, ravine master, conservation master, in the world of today we need skill people to run a country a lot of puppet out there, far away to be musketeers for the good of Canada future, do we need a central costly governement? i dont even know why people going to vote knowing the only rights they got is to vote after is shut the f...p just my opinion, who got cash for rainy days are ok, thx

I live in Brantford. Just completed two years of living in this house. My basement is around 1000+ sqf. Would you be able to help me with finishing my basement please?

Perfect vídeo. It is exactly what I am trying to do now in NJ. I have a 2 family house, planning a 3rd floor and detached 2 car garage conversion. Looking for an architect/engineer for the planning. I have a contractor that believes all this to be around or under 250

198$ per square foot? Where to get that contractor??

How much sqft is that suite?

Really interesting. Nice work Dan

Great video, Thanks for sharing the valuable insights and details. Truly a keepsake.

Thanks for the video. I was hoping you would talk about the framing on top of the drain. In my situation the drain is at least 6 inches away from the wall. The membrane extends to it. For my framing, I presume I'll have to place it on the side of the drain that is opposite from the wall. Is that what you might recommend? Any way not to lose out on all that square footage?

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What is the HST rebate y’all are discussing?

great video thank you

Very good info!

Great video. Super informative. Good luck with your build.

You guys are naturals on camera!

How far above grade should a window be in Ontario?

If a person wanted to be the general contractor for a simple 800sq.ft garden suite in London Ontario area what would you expect the total cost to be just to put up the foundation with the services ready to go? It would be slab on grade with proper footings like your other video. Thanks!

Does 10-20% profit (aka markup on subcontractor costs) sound about the right ballpark for GC's to do conversion projects around here in southern Ontario?

It’s beautiful house, how much did it cost

Can we build garden suite first by putting TGS zone ?

Especially, the tech on making data information of reading your own water meter reader; makes sooo much more homeowner efficient!!

Andy, THAT IS VERY GRRREAT INFORMATION!!! Thanks!

If you have drawings to build 4 units in main house and garden suite at back, do you automatically have the first 4 DC waived and pay (or defer) just that of the garden suite?

I truly appreciate this video and I’m interested in moving to Toronto. In the move I’m looking to purchasing a property possibly in the M4L 2l1 , M4M 2Z4 or L3RG5 area. I’m so excited and interested in Laneway and or Garden-suite. I’d like to have more information

Hi Andy, thanks for your great videos, very detailed, very practical. I have a question about ceiling height, my basement ceiling height is very okay, around 7ft, however the under the beams and ductwork, it is exactly 6'-5'' ( haven't got drywall), so thinking that with drywall, it will be only 6'-4". I am in Cambridge Ontario, I wondering if I have to redo the ductwork, or usually the city tends to be more lenient over this. Thanks and have a great day.

I was under the impression this rule was to force cities and towns to allow the units. Are you still required to follow all of the township bylaws? Example: I am zoned R1 but I would like a garden suite, small building. I am in NW Ontario.

Can you use ICF above and below?

This is a great video. Learned a lot. Thanks guys.

How build basement walkout, when gas meter is on the way? I would appreciate to have your insight. I live in Hamilton

Love. Love. Love the unit. And of course, the rents! Thanks for all of the tips. All the best to your travels.

It's a beautiful basement unit! Great work everyone!

Nice job.

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For units built on the garage, where do the cars park then? If each tenant has a car how does one deal with all the added cars now?😊

I plan on rebuilding my house, with a basement apt and an ADU in my backyard.

St. Catharines?

Thanks for sharing the 45 m setback rule 🔥🔥🔥

Is this only for Toronto or applicable to Oshawa as well?

Hi have a question omce you finished installing the drain and gravel over it. if building a wall with the 2 x4 do you pour ciment over it so the 2 x4 on the floor has a flat place to rest on. Was tryimg to see on the video but the 2 x4 and membrane was hidden it. Good video and well explained . Thanks Joe