If you haven't heard yet or if you haven't recieved your Green Bin on your front door Step, the Green Bin program is part of the City of Ottawa's long-term plan for solid waste management. Many people have concerns about how this will affect us at tax time and with the media putting out false information, homeowners were led in a negative direction. Even though when you really think about it, this is a good system to be putting into place when it has everything to do with helping out our environment and helping to reduce the waste that were putting into our landfills.
The proposed system would see costs for the green-bin program paid by homeowners through a service charge attached to the June property-tax bill. Currently that bill just has an $86 garbage-collection fee. Under the new system, that service bill would also include $41 for blue- and black-box recycling (currently paid from property taxes) and $68 for the green-bin service. The annual solid-waste bill would add up to $195 per household while rural residents and businesses won't have the Green Bin service therefore they will not have to pay for it.
Check out the link below to get more information on the green Bin Program.
$254,900, 18 Baton CT, Kanata, ON, MLS# 743555
Charming and lovingly maintain 3 bedroom, 3 bath free hold town home. The home is located on a private court, close to all amenities, and easy access to the highway. 6 appliances included, updated heating system, neutral flooring, and recently painted with modern colours. The large master bedroom with walk-in closet also features a bright 3 piece en-suite. Large unspoiled lower level provides fabulous opportunity for your personal touches!
Energy-saving Pros: -significantly less energy wattage required to produce light comparable to traditional incandescent bulbs - substantially longer lifespan (5-10 times) vs. incandescent bulbs - Less heat emission during operation contributing to lower air conditioning requirements
Inconvenience Cons: - More time required to reach maximum energy efficiency and light output - higher cost per unit, particularly for specialty "warm light" applications - Not necessarily compatile with some fixtures and/or dimmer switches - The bulb itself and the type of light it creates, is not as esthetically pleasing Look for the "Energy Star" symbol, indicating that it meets international standards for energy efficiency. Ask what disposal programs are in place for recycling used CFL's which contain a small amount of mercury. During the showing and marketing process, we do not recommend CFLs. For stagging and pricing strategies designed to obtain top dollar for your property, call Mary Caird and Dan Salhany.
WARNING! The cost of buying and selling real estate is rising 8% on lawyers, realtors, apprisers, inspectors adding about $1,500 in new taxes to the average residential real estate transaction in Ontario! For homeowners the HST will also add hundreds of dollars in additional tax on utility bills (gas, electricity and home heating fuel), on home renovation labour, the cost of lawn upkeep or landscaping and the cost of snow removal.
Movers be heard! Check out this Sample Letter in the link attached and In less than 30 seconds you can send an email to your MPP asking them to vote against sales tax harmonization legislation. http://bit.ly/stopthehst.
Don't Miss out on this great opportunity! $1,695/Month!
Month to month or lease available Dec. 1st includes 5 appliances.
Renovated 2 storey single family home 1550 sq. ft. ,main floor laundry and family room, fireplace plus garage. 3 large bedrooms, walk in closet, luxury ensuite double sinks, hardwood , tile floors, freshly painted. New windows, roof, doors. c'air means low utilities. Private fenced yard, quiet street, walk to Walmart.
Contact Mary Caird, Broker Keller Williams Ottawa Realty 613 797-1010 or e-mail us at info@myottawarealestate.com.
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