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Energy efficiency

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Energy efficiency motivating new home buying

Ninety-six per cent of buyers interested in pre-construction and newly built homes rank energy efficiency as being almost equally important as the price, size and design of a home.
radon

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Tarion releases radon protection tips for homeowners

November is Radon Action Month. Here are some tips and commonly asked questions about testing.
new home

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New home regulator charges Ontario developer

Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority charged Ideal BC Developments after receiving complaints that the home builder had illegally entered into sales agreements.
ICBA

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Scam callers claiming to be Tarion persist during pandemic

Tarion flagged the issue last June when it first came to light. Homeowners on the receiving end of the phone calls were offered tax refunds and asked for banking information.
homebuilders

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New guidelines for homebuilders kick in early 2021

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority has posted new licensing fees along with guidelines for builder conduct and consumer complaints.
Dream Unlimited

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Tarion plan shows ‘significant work ahead’

Tarion Warranty Corporation released its plan to address recommendations arising from Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s special audit last October.
new condos

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Tarion issues new advisory to condo corporations

Tarion has issued a new advisory on mandated deadlines related to the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act.
pandemic response

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Auditor report reveals critical oversights at Tarion

Ontario’s auditor general has released a report of recommendations for improving processes and standards at Tarion Warranty Corporation.
tax credits

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New Tarion measures to inform future home buyers

Tarion has unveiled new measures that attempt to help consumers make more educated decisions when buying a home.
2024 Ontario Budget

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Ontario boosts Tarion transparency

The Ontario government is boosting the transparency of its Tarion Warranty Corporation in a bid to strengthen consumer protection for new home buyers and owners.

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Brookfield Residential honoured in 2019 Homeowners’ Choice Awards

Brookfield Residential has been named among the winners of Tarion's 2019 Homeowners' Choice Awards.
Tarion Warranty Corporation

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Ontario to introduce new home warranty regulator

The Ontario government has announced plans to transform Tarion Warranty Corporation and implement initiatives to better inform and protect new home buyers.

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Plaza awarded top honours at 2018 Homeowners’ Choice Awards

Tarion has announced the winners of its annual Homeowners’ Choice Awards, which honour outstanding homebuilders with the highest customer service ratings.

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Tarion announces finalists for 2018 Homeowners’ Choice Awards

The finalists for the 2018 Homeowners’ Choice Awards, which recognize new home builders for excellent service based on customer reviews, have been announced.

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Proposed Tarion policy to help protect new home buyers

New home buyers in Ontario will soon have greater deposit protection once a proposed policy and draft regulation from Tarion comes into effect.

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Tarion coverage for condo conversions anticipated in 2018

Tarion coverage for Ontario condo conversions is expected to become available at the beginning of 2018, according to a regulatory proposal.

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2017 Homeowners’ Choice Award winners revealed

Tarion has announced the recipients of the 2017 Homeowners’ Choice Awards, honouring Ontario home builders with the best customer service.