FAQs
If you want to know something about this exciting new townhome condominium community and it is not answered here.
Please contact our sales representatives Glen MacAngus or George Matwichuk of Royal LePage Top Producers at any time, by calling (204) 955-3922.
About the Project
Q:When will construction commence on the Bridgwater Forest Condominiums, and when will the project be ready for occupancy?
A:Construction is well under way and many new owners have already moved in.
Q:Which Bridgwater Condominium Townhomes are currently available?
A:Please ask one of our project team members for an update on availability and possession schedule. A site plan is located in the marketing materials to assist you in selecting the condominium home that best aligns with your expectations. Please call Glen or George at 955-3922 for further information.
Q:Who are the developer and designer of the Bridgwater Forest Condos?
A:StreetSide Development Corporation, Winnipeg’s largest and longest-standing condominium developer, is the driving force behind this master-planned community. StreetSide also happens to be one of the Qualico Companies, western Canada’s largest real estate developer, delivering quality residences to Canadians for six decades.
Condominium Living
Q:What are the advantages of a Townhome Condominium and how does condominium ownership work?
A:A condominium is a legal form of shared ownership, where the owner holds title to the individual townhome and a shared interest in the building and grounds common elements. A condominium allows for the financial benefits of ownership while leaving the chores of property upkeep and maintenance to our professional property managers. Residents will purchase their condominium homes outright, and pay a monthly “condo fee” to fund all shared common area expenses.
Q:What are the Common Element Fees at Bridgwater and what is included in the common element charge?
A:The common element “condo fee” will be based on your pro rata share of the common elements of the overall project. Current common element fees for the 3-storey components of the project are expected to be approximately $197.00 per month including sewer and water.
Common element costs include all “common elements” or shared costs including (but not limited to) maintenance, grounds keeping and landscaping; service contracts; professional management; building insurance (owners require separate insurance for condominium contents and betterments); snow removal; common area lights and power; in suite and common area water and sewer including maintenance and replacement. Residents pay separately for telephone, cable TV, in suite hydro, contents and betterments insurance and realty taxes.
Q:As a unit owner will I have any part to play in the on-going operation and management of Bridgwater?
A:The project will be professionally managed by a property manager engaged by the Developers and later by the Condominium Corporation Board of Directors. As a unit owner in the building you have voting rights in your condominium corporation. An annual general meeting of all unit holders will be conducted to review the business of the corporation. You may participate in the management of the corporation to a greater extent if you wish to stand for election to the Condominium Corporation’s Board of Directors.
Q:Can I purchase a townhome at Bridgwater and rent it until I am ready to occupy myself?
A:You may rent your townhome provided all rules and regulations of the Corporation contained in the condominium documents are complied with.
Q:How many floors and units will each building have?
A:Each Bridgwater building contains five to twenty five, three-storey townhome units. There will be nine buildings and 85 homes in total.
Q:What type of insurance will I require for my new condominium home at Bridgwater?
A:The condominium corporation will provide insurance for the overall building. Owners will require separate condominium unit owners insurance on their contents and on any options or upgrades. The Condominium Declaration provides further information.
Pricing Questions
Q:How can I reserve a new condominium townhome at Bridgwater and when will I have to make payments with respect to my purchase?
A:If you are not yet ready to write a formal Offer to Purchase, you can place a temporary, short-term reservation on the condominium townhome of your choice (subject to availability), by meeting with our sales representatives and completing a Reservation Form together with a refundable deposit of $2000. This deposit may then be directly applied to the Offer to Purchase, along with the remainder of the required 10% deposit. The balance of your purchase price will be due just prior to occupancy. Please contact Glen or George at 955-3922 for more information.
Q:What are the advantages of selecting my Bridgwater condominium early, and are Bridgwater purchase prices going to increase after construction is underway?
A:There are many advantages to selecting your condominium home early. For example you may want to obtain a particular exposure and location within the development itself. It is also easier to customize and select materials and products when you are involved with the project at an early stage. Perhaps most importantly you will be purchasing your Bridgwater Forest Townhome Condominium at the lowest possible price. Bridgwater Townhome pricing will increase early in the construction period and continue to do so as various phases are completed.
Q:Is the GST included in the purchase price?
A:Yes. The net GST is included in the stated Purchase Price. The Purchase price includes 5% GST net of the GST New Housing rebate allowable. The Purchaser assigns the GST New Housing Rebate to the Vendor at time of closing. To be eligible for the GST Rebate, the Purchaser, or a member of the Purchaser’s immediate family, will on closing occupy the unit as his/her primary place of residence. Please call Glen or George at 955-3922 for further information.
Q:What are my real estate taxes likely to cost at Bridgwater?
A:Property taxes are to be set by the City of Winnipeg which does not confirm amounts until a later time. These taxes will be dependent on the size and purchase price of the unit.
Parking
Q:Is secure parking available? How many parking stalls are included with my purchase at Bridgwater and are extra stalls available?
A:Secure parking is standard in the Bridgwater townhomes. Most units include a single car garage as part of their basic design; 18’ wide units have a double wide door and can accommodate two smaller cars. All garage doors are controlled with standard garage openers with remote as well as keypad entry. “Exclusive Use” of an extra outdoor parking space is available for an additional cost.
Q:Is there designated visitor parking at Bridgwater?
A:Bridgwater offers 13 designated parking spaces for visitors within the development.
Living in Bridgwater
Q:What rules and regulations should I know about with respect to Bridgwater?
A:The rules and regulations will be described in detail in the condominium declaration and by-laws. These documents, typical to all condominium projects, describe in detail the rules regulating the use of the units, common elements, improvements etc.
Q:How will I dispose of my garbage and recycling at Bridgwater?
A:Owners will bring refuse outside by their rear garage door on a designated day and it is collected by the City of Winnipeg on a weekly basis.
Q:Are there walkways on the common areas?
A:Each phase of the condominium townhomes will have footpaths surrounding the buildings connecting the patio areas where the buildings are not facing a public sidewalk.
Q:Where is mail collected?
A:There will be a central location for mail delivery.
Q:Are pets allowed at Bridgwater?
A:The project by-laws and declaration will describe the rules in detail, however a maximum of two cats or two dogs will be permitted at Bridgwater. All pets must be registered with the board.
General Information
Q:What type of construction is used for the Bridgwater townhomes?
A:The foundation is concrete built on piles supporting concrete grade beams. Steel-reinforced, concrete slab-on-grade comprises the garage floor and foyer entrance area. Upper floors are supported by an engineered wood 'Quiet Floor' system. Each townhome is separated by a double wall system, made of two layers of insulation and multiple layers of fire resistant drywall, which creates a superior fire and sound rated separation between the units. Please refer to the party wall information sheet.
Q:What is the heating system used for the homes?
A:Each Bridgwater 3-storey townhome will be heated by a high-efficiency electric furnace with an individually-controlled electronic thermostat. This system provides superior levels of comfort, control and convenience to homeowners. A complete, super efficient geothermal heating system is also available as an optional upgrade on specific units. Ask our sales representative for information on available units.
Q:What security measures will be incorporated at Bridgwater?
A:Each townhome has a lit private entrance and both main floor entry doors are supplied with deadbolt locks. All units are pre-wired for a security system but each owner is responsible for the purchase, installation and monitoring of their individual security system.
Q:What is the common wall construction between condominium townhome units?
A:Common walls between condominiums are constructed using a double wall technique, where two rows of studs of a conventionally framed wall are separated by an air space.These walls are filled with sound insulation ‘batts’ and are finished with a double layer of drywall on both sides. This is a proven wall system with an above-average performance rating in regards to fire protection and sound transmission reduction.
Q:What materials and features will the exterior of the building have?
A:The 3-storey condominium townhomes at Bridgwater feature large windows on the front exterior and include a variation of stucco, cement board, brick and stone veneer siding organized according to model type of unit.Rear elevations of the buildings are stucco and an optional second storey deck is available as an option in lieu of roof over garage.
Q:I am concerned about the chance of a fire at the building. How has this been addressed?
A:The unlikely event of a fire has been extensively considered at Bridgwater. To stop the spread of fire, dividing walls between the living areas of the townhomes have a Fire-Resistance Rating of 2 hours[1]. Each floor of the home including the garage, is equipped with a hard-wired smoke detector. Private entrances also allow direct access to the unit in the case of an emergency.
Q:Is air conditioning standard at Bridgwater?
A:Central air conditioning is offered as an optional upgrade at Bridgwater Forest Condos. Geothermally heated townhomes do not require an air conditioner as cooling is a natural feature of the system.
Q:Can I customize my new townhome at Bridgwater? What options are available if so and how can I find out what upgrades might fit my budget?
A:If you select your new Bridgwater townhome prior to construction commencement, you may customize certain aspects of the design and planning. Of course, the location of kitchens, bathrooms, electrical services, etc. cannot be modified, but early purchasers can select from our menu of optional interior finishing to create their own personal look and lifestyle. Optional upgrades include: custom flooring, kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, a wide spectrum of interior paint colours and appliances. On many units a second-floor outdoor deck is also available for an additional cost. Once you purchase your new condominium you will then have the opportunity to visit our new state-of-the-art, 3400 square foot Design Centre to meet with our design consultant and make your interior upgrade selections.
Q:Is the project fenced? How high are these fences?
A:Bridgwater features a five foot continuous wood privacy fence on the south property line, a six foot fence along Waverley Street and decorative fencing/railings around the entrance patios along Arbour Meadow Gate and Bridgeland Drive.
Q:What will the roadway construction be?
A:The roadway and parking areas within the Bridgwater development will be asphalt.
Q:What type of roof will the buildings have?
A:The Bridgwater townhomes have an engineered wood truss roof with 25 year asphalt shingles.
Q:What kind of windows will be installed?
A:All windows at Bridgwater, including glass used in doors, are triple-pane for maximum energy-efficiency.
Q:Can I choose the paint colours for my unit?
A:The standard paint colour for the interior of the Bridgwater townhomes is ‘antique white’. If you select your unit early in the construction phase you will have the opportunity to meet with our interior designer to discuss a wide choice of interior finishes.
Q:Can I select the type of flooring I want?
A:Many flooring upgrades are available including laminates and ceramics.
Q:Can I have granite counter tops?
A:Granite counter tops are available as an optional upgrade.
Q:Can I choose the type of kitchen cabinets for my unit?
A:Flat panel melamine cabinets are available in a variety of colours at Bridgwater. Owners may choose from a range of optional or upgrade cabinet styles. Please speak to our sales team about scheduling a visit to our design centre, where an extensive range of cabinets, counters, tile and flooring are displayed.
Q:What appliances are included with my purchase price at Bridgwater?
A:A kitchen appliance package, which includes a full size fridge, a self cleaning range, a built-in dishwasher. An ‘over the range’ (OTR) microwave will be offered as an optional upgrade.
[1] National Research Council of Canada
