Nancee Way Village

What is the difference between a Modular Home and a Site Built House?

Modular homes are built with the same materials, components and standards as a site built house, and meet the BC Building Code.  The difference is that a modular home is built in a factory under a controlled environment and with many quality control inspections.  A modular home can also be placed on a City of Kelowna lot.   For more information view this video from Shell Busey  MHABC – Modular Homes Video .

With higher energy efficiency changes to the BC Building Code in 2008, new modular homes are more energy efficient than site built homes constructed to the previous code.

What is the difference between a modular home and a mobile home or trailer?

The building code changed in 1992 with mobile homes no longer being built.  Manufactured homes are built to the CSA Z240 higher standard with 2×6 insulated walls (R20).  A modular home is built to the CSA A277/BC Building Code with a high efficiency furnace, low E windows, etc.  This is the same standard as a site built house on a city lot.

What are examples of other modular home developments?

Sol Terra Ranch http://www.solterraranch.com/

Sunset Ridge http://www.sunsetridgehomes.ca/

 Bridgewater http://www.bridgewaterpenticton.com/

How long does it take to get a home.

All homes are custom ordered and ready for occupancy approximately two months from the purchase date.

What other occupancy costs are there?

Other than the site least of $385/month, you will have property taxes of approximately $550/year and utilities (natural gas, electricity).

Are rentals allowed?

Renters are allowed subject to approval by the Landlord, and that they are of good character with references.

Can the community be re-developed for some other use such as condos?

The community is a new 80 home development purpose built to be a modular home community.  It is on land that is well suited for this use and it is not on prime lake front or lake view property.  For further assurance, the Tenancy Agreement includes a provision that if the community is ever re-developed, homes will be purchased for their fair market value as located in the development.  This also makes the community very expensive to ever redevelop.

Are fences and grass allowed?

Grass is allowed at the back of a yard where others can’t see it.  All landscaping must be low maintenance with the exception of flowers.  Fences are allowed on a limited basis and subject to Architectural Specifications and Landlord approval.