Uxbridge Townhouses

In a freehold Uxbridge townhouse the roof, the driveway and the yard are yours to maintain, and there is no monthly fee unless the row shares a private lane under a parcel-of-tied-land agreement. In a condominium townhouse the corporation handles the exterior and the road and bills a fee, and the rules can limit fences, pets, rentals and parking. Downsizers often prefer the condominium form for the snow clearing alone. Ask for the status certificate on a condominium unit and the common-element agreement on a freehold unit with a shared lane, and confirm who plows what, because winter in Uxbridge is long and the moraine gets more snow than the lakeshore.

Check the garage size and whether a second car fits in the driveway, since street parking is restricted overnight in winter. Ask about the age of the roof and whether the whole row was done together, the condition of the party walls and any sound transfer, and whether the basement is finished with permits. In the newest phases, confirm that the road and services have been assumed by the township and that grading and sidewalks are complete. For bungalow townhouses aimed at downsizers, check for step-free entry, a main-floor laundry and a bedroom on the main level, since these are the features that make the unit hold its value with the next buyer.