Goodridge Corners

Mortgage
Ensure your mortgage pre-qualification is finalized with your bank.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the total purchase price is required when you return the signed Sale Agreement.

Performance Fees
Due at the same time as the deposit and signed agreement. These fees ensure compliance with Architectural guidelines and cover potential infrastructure damage during construction. They are refundable upon meeting specific criteria outlined in the Sale Agreement.

Right of Entry
Upon signing the agreement and paying the deposit/fees, Right of Entry is typically granted for surveys, soil tests, and so on, as outlined in the Sale Agreement (Section 8).

Soil Testing
Have a professional engineer perform soils testing and provide the report to the City (as per Sale Agreement Section 2). Note: Buyers manage satisfying or waiving Soil Conditions as per the agreement.

Design & Approvals

• Blueprints: Draft blueprints for your home
• Certified Energy Advisor: Hire a Certified Energy Advisor (see recommended list below) to model the plan and ensure it meets EnerGuide targets and includes PV Solar Ready requirements.
• Design Consultant: Submit plans and receive architectural approval from the City’s designated Design Review Consultant (DRC).
  
  To ensure all homes in Goodridge Corners Stage 3 meet the high standards of design and sustainability outlined in the guidelines, the Developer has appointed Windward Landtec Inc. as the official Design Review Consultant (DRC).
  
  The DRC is responsible for handling all development applications and inquiries related to architectural and landscape design approval for Goodridge Corners. They work collaboratively with builders and lot owners to ensure proposed designs respect the objectives of the Design Guidelines.
  
  Contact
  Windward Landtec Inc.
  Attn: Mr. Ray Jacobson
  12128 - 121A Street
  Edmonton AB, T5L 0A4 
  Email:  info@windwardlandtec.com
  Website: Windward Landtec Inc
   
• Permits: Apply for and obtain development and building permits from the City of Edmonton.

Survey
Have a licensed surveyor stake out the basement location.

Recommended Certified Energy Advisors:

• Enerspec
  Dave Turnbull 
  davet@enerspecconsulting.ca
  780-306-1009
   
• Enviromatics Group
  Chantal Turcotte 
  info@enviromaticsgroup.com 
  780-482-1771
   
• Oasis Engineering
  Aman Mangat 
  contact@oasisengineering.ca
  780-757-8220 

Closing Date (October 15, 2025)
The remaining balance of the purchase price is due via solicitor’s trust cheque payable to the City of Edmonton. Ensure your solicitor requests the Transfer of Land from the City 4-5 weeks prior. Overdue payments accrue interest (for example, 18% annually). Payment delivery instructions will be provided. 

Possession
Possession of the lot is granted to the Buyer on the closing date.

Lot Damage Report (October 29, 2025)

• Physically inspect your lot and abutting infrastructure (sidewalks, valves, hydrants)
• Photograph and record any pre-existing damage on the Lot Damage Statement form (provided with the Sale Agreement).
• Email the completed form and photos to info@windwardlandtec.com. The DRC will verify reported damage. Subsequent damage may be deducted from the Damage Performance Fee.
   

Construction Start Deadline (April 15, 2026)

• Construction must commence (footings and foundation completed) by this date (Sale Agreement Section 5.3).
• Recommendation: Conduct a pre-drywall blower door test with your Energy Advisor to identify and fix air leaks easily.
   

Construction & Landscaping Completion Deadline (Est. January 28, 2027 push to July 31, 2027 sec. 3.3)

• Fully complete house construction according to Sustainability & Architectural Design Guidelines.
• Complete landscaping as per guidelines.
• Obtain final blower door test results from your Certified Energy Advisor, receiving the official EnerGuide label from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
• Provide copies of the EnerGuide label and Homeowner Information Sheet (from NRCan) to the DRC.
• Provide a copy of the approved final lot grading report to the City.
• Request a final inspection with the DRC. Note: Final inspections for performance fee refunds typically occur between May 1st and Oct 15th annually.

Architectural Design Review
All proposed new construction and front yard landscaping must be submitted to DRC for review and approval before commencing any work.  

Key Compliance Items:

• Adherence to Goodridge Corners Sustainability and Architectural Design Guidelines.
• Home must be PV Solar Ready.
• Achieve an EnerGuide rating at least 30% lower (better) than "A Typical New Home" (confirm specific % target if different from original text). Obtain third-party certification (via your Certified Energy Advisor and the EnerGuide label).
   

Sustainability & Architectural Fee Refund ($20k)
Returned after the City/DRC confirms satisfactory completion according to Section 5 of the Sale Agreement via final inspection.

Damage Performance Fee Refund ($5k)
Returned after the City or the DRC confirms Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for municipal improvements and verifies no new damage to those improvements occurred post-closing (based on the initial Lot Damage Report and final inspection). Repair costs for new damage will be deducted.