The Meadows of Laurel

The full development will be made up of sustainably designed and environmentally-sensitive homes in a range of desirable styles.

Thank you for your interest, all lots have been sold. If any lots are returned, we will contact the next drawn registrant on the list.

Location: Southeast Edmonton, just off of 17 Street at 19 Avenue

There are great nearby amenities such as The Meadows Community Recreation Centre, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, retail stores, a library, and a K-9 school.

With quick access to Anthony Henday Drive and Edmonton transit, The Meadows of Laurel is connected and sustainable for everyone.

Looking for a Builder?

If you are looking for a builder to build a home on a lot you purchased in The Meadows of Laurel, here is a list of builders who are familiar with the development and may be able to help you. (You are not required to choose from this list.)

Suggested Builders

S & R Home Builder Ltd.
780-945-9259

Peak Custom Homes Ltd.
780-604-4965

Modern General Contractors
780-680-9421

N Kaler Custom Homes Ltd.
780-803-2800

Nest Homes Ltd.
780-245-0114

Niwaz Homes Ltd.
639-470-1333

Sidhu Homes
780-318-4451

Posh Builders
780-951-5155

Springfield Homes Ltd.
780-395-0202

Astro Custom Homes Ltd.
780-850 8090

Fine Built Homes Ltd.
780-708-0905

Canvas Homes
780-994-8197

Thind Homes Ltd.
780-271-9000

Public Draw Purchase Requirements

April 19: Payment Terms & Right of Entry

Payment Terms

We recommend that all buyers contact their financial institution or bank to pre-qualify for a mortgage prior to making a lot selection.

Deposit: 15% of the total purchase price is required at the same time the signed sale agreement is returned to us.
Performance Fees: All lots purchased will require a payment of $15,000 in Performance Fees ($10,000 Sustainability and Architectural Performance Fee and $5,000 Damage Performance Fee) and are required to be paid at the time the sale agreement is signed and deposit is provided to the City. These Performance Fees are to ensure buyer/builder compliance with the Sustainability and Architectural Design Guidelines and address any potential damage to City infrastructure as a result of construction activity on the lot. The Performance Fees will be returned to the buyer or forfeited to the City in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Right of Entry

Right of Entry is granted to carry out surveys, environmental tests and studies, soil tests and geotechnical tests (which may include bore test holes and erection of permitted signage and fencing, as required (as outlined in section 8 of the Sale Agreement)

Apr 19 - June 30: Certified Energy Advisor, Architectural Approval & Permits

During this time, buyers need to have:

Drafted blueprints
Consulted and hired a certified energy advisor to model the house plan (see the directory in the Sustainability and Architectural Guidelines for a list of Certified Energy Advisors) to ensure the minimum sustainability requirement will be achieved)
Submitted and received architectural approval from the City’s designated design consultant (the “Design Review Consultant”) - Windward Landtec Inc.

Note: ensure to include PV Solar Ready requirements
Applied for and obtained the development and building permit through The City of Edmonton
Had a licensed surveyor stake out the basement
Had a professional engineer perform soils testing from the surface and provide a copy of the soils report prepared by the professional engineer to the City (pursuant to Section 2 of the Sale Agreement – Soil Condition)

Buyers have the option of waiving or satisfying the Soil Conditions as Page 1 of 3 contained in Section 2 of the Sale Agreement on or before June 1, 2022).

June 30: Closing Date and Possession

Closing Date (the “Closing Date”)

Balance of the sale price must be paid to the City by a solicitor’s trust cheque, payable to the City of Edmonton.

Transfer of Land is provided to the lot purchaser’s solicitor in trust prior to closing. Please advise your solicitor to request the transfer from us at least 5 to 6 weeks prior to the closing date.

All overdue payments will begin to accrue 18% interest on the outstanding balance from July 1st, 2022 to the date payment is received by the City. All payouts must be delivered to the 2nd Floor of Edmonton Tower Mailroom/Lost and Found desk located at 10111 - 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0J4 June 30/22.

Possession

Possession to the lot is granted to the Buyer.

July 1 - 15: Lot Damage Statement

Buyers are required to physically inspect the lot they purchased and abutting infrastructure such as sidewalk, fences, water valves (CC valve), fire hydrants, and power boxes within 10 days of the Closing Date and photograph and record any observed damages on the Lot Damage Statement form provided with the Agreement.

Lot Damage Statement

Must be emailed to our office within 10 business days after the Closing Date

Email your
Lot Damage Statement and pictures of any existing damage to:

sharon.swischook@edmonton.ca

The City will inspect and verify all reported existing infrastructure damage, all as outlined in section 6.8 of the Sale Agreement.

The Buyer will be held responsible for the repair of any subsequent damage to City infrastructure and any restoration costs will be retained from the Damage Fee.

Dec 30: Construction Start

Construction of the house must have commenced (footings and foundation completed) - within 6 months after the Closing Date (see section 5.1(b) of the sale agreement).
Before drywall is installed, we highly recommend you have a pre blower door test performed to catch any air leakage or any other deficiencies. It is much easier to correct problem areas at this point of construction. Once drywall is installed, it becomes expensive or impossible to rectify.

Sept 30, 2023: Construction / Landscaping Completion

Buyers must have the development complete which includes:

A blower door test, by a certified energy advisor, resulting in Natural Resources Canada sending you an EnerGuide label (minimum requirement- home achieves a rating that is 15% better than the typical house)
Fully completed construction of the house. Must be in accordance with the Sustainability & Architectural Design Guidelines, including landscaping, pursuant to section 5 of the sale agreement
Providing the City with a copy of the EnerGuide label and Homeowner Information Sheet sent to you by Natural Resources Canada
Providing the City with a copy of the approved final lot grading report;
Requesting a final inspection with the Design Review Consultant - Windward Landtec Inc.

Upon satisfactory completion of the above, the City or the Design Review Consultant will complete a review and inspection to determine whether the development has been constructed in accordance with section 5 of the Sale Agreement. If the City or the Design Review Consultant determines that the Development has been constructed in accordance with section 5 of the Sale Agreement, the $10,000 Design Guidelines and Sustainable Certification Performance Fee will be returned to the buyer(s).

Note: The City and the Design Review Consultant will only conduct final inspections with respect to the Design Guidelines and Sustainable Certification Performance Fee between May 1 and October 1.

Provided that the Buyer has completed construction of the Development on or before the Development Completion Date, once the City obtains FAC (Final Acceptance Certificate) for all of the municipal improvements (such as streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, light standards, fire hydrants, curb stop/ water valves, boulevard landscaping, trees, fencing, drainage swales, etc.) the City or the Design Review Consultant will complete an inspection of the municipal improvements.

Provided that no damage has been caused to the municipal improvements after the Closing Date, the $5,000 Damage Performance Fee will be refunded. All costs the City incurs for repairs to the municipal improvements for damages not reported on the Lot Damage Statement, will automatically be deducted from the $5,000 Damage Performance Fee.

For Buyers

Looking for a Builder?

Public Draw Purchase Requirements

Payment Terms

Right of Entry

Closing Date (the “Closing Date”)

Possession

Lot Damage Statement

Compliance

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