WATCH OUT for These Costly Townhouse Traps 🏠 Full Townhouse Guide

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If you’re buying a townhome in Ottawa, this is the video most buyers don’t realize they needed — until their monthly costs start climbing.

In Ottawa, a “townhome” isn’t just one thing.
There are six completely different types, and one of them is a fee trap disguised as a deal.

In this video, I break down every major townhome category in Ottawa, the hidden costs buyers overlook, and how to spot the traps in seconds — not months after you move in.

This isn’t fear-based content.
It’s a practical buyer’s guide designed to help you choose the right ownership type, avoid surprise fees, and protect your long-term resale value.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 6 different types of Ottawa townhomes (and how they really differ)
• Which townhome types hide monthly fees buyers underestimate
• Why some “freehold” townhomes aren’t truly freehold
• How condo fees and special assessments quietly erode affordability
• Which layouts hurt resale — and which help it
• Why stairs, parking, and outdoor space matter more than you think
• The townhome type that quietly offers the best value in Ottawa right now

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Stop: Why Many Ottawa Townhome Buyers Get This Wrong
00:20 – The Fee Trap Disguised as a Deal
00:34 – Who I Am & Why This Matters
00:49 – The 6 Ottawa Townhome Types Explained
00:54 – Type #1: Stacked Townhomes
01:39 – The Hidden Traps With Stacked Towns
02:46 – Type #2: Condo Townhomes
03:08 – Condo Fees, Special Assessments & Rules
04:41 – Type #3: Freehold With Fees (POTL)
05:04 – Why “Freehold” Doesn’t Always Mean Freedom
06:09 – Type #4: Back-to-Back Freehold Townhomes
06:30 – Why Layout Matters More Than Price
07:14 – Type #5: Traditional Freehold Townhomes
07:41 – The Real Costs Buyers Forget
08:23 – Type #6: Urban Townhomes
08:41 – Unique Layout Risks Buyers Miss
09:28 – My Sleeper Best-Value Pick
09:57 – Blunt Warnings Based on Your Lifestyle
10:27 – What to Watch Next Before You Buy

Ottawa townhomes aren’t bad — buying the wrong type is.

If you hate monthly fees, don’t pretend you’re okay with condo ownership.
If you need outdoor space, avoid layouts that take it away.
And if resale matters, ownership structure matters more than finishes.

👉 If you’re serious about buying a townhome, make sure you watch my next video where I break down the townhome types you should avoid altogether.

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