Infill Developments

07/27/2022

05/20/2022

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR⁠
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As Principal of UrbanSolutions Planning & Land Development Consultants and expert guest speaker in our Infill Development Training Program says “Know your neighbourhoods and find out local interests”. ⁠
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PRO TIP: When deciding what and where to develop, get to know the local community. Understanding what is wanted in the area by locals and working collaboratively with the neighbourhood is a great asset in the development process. ⁠
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Many of our project’s neighbours have become good friends of ours and we were happy to involve them with the design of our developments.⁠
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In our Infill Development Training Program, Charles, Steve, and Andy explain the roles of the public, municipalities, Committee of Adjustment, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and many more. In land development, understanding these roles are vital to know to make your approval process as smooth as possible. ⁠
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THINKING OF ENROLLING?⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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05/19/2022

“In home construction, there’s no such thing as a huge problem because there is always a solution” - Steve Ford⁠
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We understand that starting your first, second, or tenth infill development can be a scary process, that’s why we're here to help! ⁠
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Our Infill Developments Training Program is here to help you get started or to master your development projects. Sharing over a decade of experience, Charles, Steve, and Andy are here to help outline the development process and simplify all of its complexities. Overviewing industries such as planning, construction, legal, finance, tax, finance, budgeting, additional units, and hacks on how to save your time and thousands of dollars, this self-paced virtual program will provide all the knowledge you need to master infill developments! ⁠
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GET STARTED WITH INFILL DEVELOPMENTS! LINK IN BIO ⁠
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05/17/2022

Once you have completed the development process you will need to decide which direction you want to go with the development.⁠
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Options include: ⁠
Sell lot(s)⁠
Hire a builder⁠
Modular build⁠
Build yourself⁠
Holding land⁠
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There are many benefits and challenges to each choice, which will help you decide which option best suits your current situation, and what you want out of the project. Some important questions to ask yourself could be the amount of risk you are willing to take, your timeline, development experience, and your budget. ⁠
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In our Infill Development Training Program we help students determine which option is most suitable for their individual project. With each development being vastly unpredictable, guidance on how to avoid mistakes that can cost thousands of dollars and delay projects for months are something that every home builder appreciates. ⁠
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Let us help you with your infill project so that you don’t make the same mistakes we did! ⁠
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Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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05/13/2022

DETERMINE YOUR PROPERTY’S HIGHEST AND BEST USE ⁠
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Many are quick to think that in order to develop, they must purchase a new parcel of land. While this is true, people neglect the land they already own. ⁠
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PRO TIP: Even if experienced, consult an experienced planner that can help to provide valuable feedback and review the various development options including the approvability of each concept so that you can make informed and strategic decisions on how to proceed This is one of the most important steps in the development process as it will drive the project estimated return. ⁠
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Our Infill Developments Training Program is here to help you get started or to master your development projects. Sharing over a decade of experience, Charles, Steve, and Andy are here to help outline the development process and simplify all of its complexities. Overviewing industries such as planning, construction, legal, finance, tax, finance, budgeting, additional units, and hacks on how to save your time and thousands of dollars, this self-paced virtual program will provide all the knowledge you need to master infill developments! ⁠
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THINKING OF ENROLLING?⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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05/12/2022

One of Infill Development’s educators, Charles Wah, Founder of Gateway Group, was featured in Canadian Real Estate Wealth’s summer issue back in 2017. Here are some words from Charles about his journey in the industry thus far: ⁠
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“Following my dreams of transitioning into entrepreneurship and working towards becoming a developer while learning on-the-fly without any prior experience or relevant education has been the most difficult challenge in my professional life with plenty of ups AND downs. ⁠
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Similar to many other entrepreneurs, it has also come with a ton of sacrifices especially during the first few years of starting your own business. ⁠
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However, it can also be the most rewarding experience especially if you keep the big picture in mind such as your WHY and your long term goals which will help you persevere through any short term bumps. ⁠
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Through my presentations, interviews, and other media, I want to show others that land development can be an option for many people, not just for the rich or established. ⁠
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Everyone thinks development only consists of large subdivisions and high-rise condos, but it could be something as simple as severing a wide lot into two or converting single-family homes into duplexes.⁠
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Believe in yourself and surround yourself with good people. Anything is possible with the right mindset, drive, and determination” - Charles Wah. ⁠
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Throughout the Infill Development Training Program, Charles instructs the Small-Scale Infill Development Process, Development Proformas & Case Studies, and Planning Process sections, featuring Matt Johnston, Principal of UrbanSolutions Planning & Land Development Consultants. By the end of the course, students will have all the material to tackle their own projects with the tools, resources, and information provided in the course. ⁠
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THINKING OF ENROLLING?⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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05/10/2022

Our Infill Development Training Program is ready to guide you through the entire development process. As a self paced online course with video lectures featuring experts from every field, our goal is to help bring yours to life. In our course, you will learn: ⁠
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Proforms to estimate potential profits⁠
Financing options & setting budgets⁠
Working with planners & city for approvals⁠
The Entire home building process A-Z ⁠
Sourcing, managing tradespeople⁠
Creating purpose built legal second suites⁠
Maximizing rental income, sale price, & other profit strategy ⁠
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THINKING OF ENROLLING?⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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05/06/2022

This parcel of land was transformed from one large lot to three, and from one unit to five! Our Edith project showcases our strategy to create more housing units on existing lots, which provide more housing options for households, at more affordable prices. It has never been a better time to intensify lots within the urban boundary, as it has become an encouraged method to maintain the growth expected in the Golden Horseshoe Region for the next thirty years. ⁠
WANT TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR OWN INFILL DEVELOPMENT? ⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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05/03/2022

❗️We have some very exciting news to share❗️

Infill Developments is hosting a site tour on Sunday, June 26th at our Huxley project in Hamilton! We are more than a month into construction and couldn’t be happier to discuss our progress thus far, as well as what the future holds.

We have created two time-slots, ▪️9:00am-10:00am and the ▪️11:00am-12:00pm!

With limited spots available, we are asking anyone interested to send us a direct message and you will be added to our list!

Registration comes as a first come first serve basis, please shoot us a message as soon as possible to ensure your spot for the site tour!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

05/03/2022

Our Violet development in St. Catharines is an example of how we took an existing large lot and transformed it into an intensified 4 unit semi. ⁠
In simple terms we: ⁠
Acquired a corner larger corner lot ⁠
Severed off the parcel of parcel of land to propose a new home⁠
Received approval for 2 semis, each containing a legal secondary suite⁠
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Our Infill Developments Training Program is here to help you get started or to master your development projects. Sharing over a decade of experience, Charles, Steve, and Andy are here to help outline the development process and simplify all of its complexities. Overviewing industries such as planning, construction, legal, finance, tax, finance, budgeting, additional units, and hacks on how to save your time and thousands of dollars, this self-paced virtual program will provide all the knowledge you need to master infill developments! ⁠
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THINKING OF ENROLLING?⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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04/29/2022

Say hello to our third educator & founder of Suite Additions, Andy Tran! After seeing opportunities to improve communities throughout the Golden Horseshoe region, while simultaneously helping people gain financial security through various housing densification strategies, Andy knew his passion lied with infill developments. Andy graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in Architectural Science where he mastered the skill of maximizing properties within urban areas. The intensification strategies that Andy provides has helped over 250 clients create additional units in their homes. ⁠
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Andy’s strategy continues to support the triple bottom line; people, planet, & profit, as secondary suites provide more housing options within urban boundaries, while also generating a source of income for homeowners. Andy will discuss the importance of purpose built secondary suites and thoroughly explain how to confidently incorporate them into their first or next project. ⁠
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THINKING OF ENROLLING?⁠
Click the link in our bio to see all the details about our virtual Infill Training Program and to access your FREE Small-Scale Development Tools & Guide⁠
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