In the past year, AREA’s Advocacy team has secured some big wins for REALTORS® and consumers on the Condominium Property Amendment Act. AREA strongly advocated for better consumer protection on new condo purchases and the government responded. Now:

• If builders miss their occupancy deadlines, buyers can rescind their offers and receive their full deposit.
• Deposits must be held in trust with a lawyer.
• Buyers have recourse if there is a material change to their unit.

Condo Documents

AREA us actively involved in PHASE II of the Condominium Property Amendment Act consultations, where our key position is:

Condominium owners should have a right to documents pertaining to their property, without paying additional fees.

Condos provide an important and economical…

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Acreage living w/gorgeous tree lined acreage w/mountain views & city conveniences a few short minutes away. Wonderfully maintained, affordable acreage between Calgary & Airdrie w/easy access to airport. 2 acres w/tons of mature trees, a large shed (10x16), oversized double heated garage (26x29+additional 9x11 area, 11 ft ceilings) w/220 electrical & hot/cold tap. 1455 sq ft bi-level has 3 good sized bedrooms up. Master has 3 pc ensuite & walk in closet. 2 more bedrooms up, a common bathroom+1/2 bath. 1/2 bath, laundry & mudroom off the garage entry. Kitchen has vaulted ceiling, SS appliances, induction stove, lots of cabinets/drawers, under counter lights & a spacious nook. Family room has gas fireplace, hardwood floors & large windows. Alarm system,…

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Next to your home and car, home furnishings represent the most expensive product purchases homeowners make. A mid-quality living room set, with sofa and two side chairs, can cost thousands of dollars. That’s why most furniture retailers offer “interest free” and “pay much later” deals to soften the blow. These are basically financing options. Say, for example, you want to purchase furniture for the rec room. The cost is $7,200. The furniture retailer may offer you a deal where you “don’t pay a cent” for six months. As long as you pay the balance within that time, no interest is charged. That sounds like a sweet deal. And it is. But, personal finance experts will advise you to tread carefully. If you pay off the balance within the “no interest” timeframe,…

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This is a 2-bedrooms condo in quit north side of Lethbridge. It offers you great floor plan with open living, dinning, kitchen concept; newer appliances, newer carpets, newly paint. Easy access to downtown and all amenities.

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Immaculate open concept, 2 bed plus den condo in Mcconachie. This unit is very well taken care of and has a open concept design with kitchen overlooking the living room. The beautiful kitchen has granite countertops and beautiful cabinets and backsplash. Both rooms are generous sized and the master has a walk in closet with en-suite bath! En-suite washer and dryer, heated underground parking and a massive deck are just some of the features of this property.

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