1. When will construction commence on Verve Tache and when will the project be ready for occupancy? Construction is underway and first occupancies are slated for late spring 2011.

2. Who are the developer, designers and contractor for Verve Tache Condominiums? StreetSide Development Corporation, a division of the Qualico® Group of Companies, is both the developer and the general contactor for this project. The design team consists of David Goyer Architecture, Lavergne Draward and Associates (Structural Engineers), and Williams Engineering Canada (Mechanical and Electrical Engineers).

3. What kind of security is being provided at Verve Tache Condominiums? Access to the building will be via secure interphone located at the building entry. Closed circuit TV will monitor all building entry points including the lower level parkade. Deadbolts and peep holes will be installed in all suite entrance doors. All suites are pre-wired for suite security systems. Note however, that residents are responsible for the purchase and installation of their private, security systems. Programmable key fobs will be used to access the building entry and parkade.

4. What kind of fire protection is being provided at Verve Tache Condominiums? The building has a comprehensive fire alarm system and a full fire suppressing sprinkler system. Early detection, hard wired, in-suite, smoke and heat detectors are installed in each condo. Emergency exit lighting and emergency stairways are located at each end of the building.

5. Will there be a resident caretaker at Verve Tache? Verve Tache will be professionally managed by Rancho Realty Services (Manitoba) Ltd. An offsite manager will offset the costs associated with a resident caretaker.

6. What type of foundation and building structure is used to construct the Verve Tache building? The building has a precast concrete pile foundation with the lower parking garage having concrete walls, ramp and floor. A concrete floor separates the parking level and the main floor level of the building. The 4 storey building is wood framed from the main floor to the roof. Engineer wood floor joists are to be used for the floor systems and a double wall system dividing all adjacent units.

7. What materials will be used on the exterior of the building? Stone planters and wall façade conceal the basement walls above grade. The front corners of the building on Tache will have aluminum curtain wall windows. (The structure will be finished with stucco and coloured corrugated metal siding.)The building will have a Typar® building wrap system. The wood framed balconies have a Duradeck© membrane. There are wood framed roofs above the 4th floor balconies. Six foot high aluminum privacy screens with frosted glass separate suite balconies. The main floor units have large walk out terraces with concrete paving stones. Glazed aluminum railings enclose the balconies and terraces. The roof deck above the 4th floor has full stair access, glazed aluminum railings and a concrete paving stone walking surface.

8. What level of soundproofing can be expected at Verve Tache? All floor and wall soundproofing requirements are built to exceed the building code requirements. The walls between the suites have a STC rating of 57 and are constructed of a double wood stud wall with insulation. The floors have a STC rating of 50 and are constructed of Engineered Floor Joists with mineral wool insulation between floors, gypcrete floor topping, resilient channel, and 5/8" drywall. All hard surface flooring will be installed on underpad.

9. What is the heating system at Verve Tache? Each suite will be equipped with its own central heating and air conditioning unit located at the ceiling of the mechanical room. (Air conditioning condensing units are located on the roof of the building.)

10. Is Verve Tache equipped with an elevator? The building is equipped with two elevators which also service the underground parking and are situated near the front entrance.

11. What are the Common Element Fees at Verve Tache and what is included in the common element charge? The comment element "condo fee" will be based on your pro-rated share of the common element expenses of the building. The estimated condo fees are available upon request and may vary between suites. The condo fees will be economical because the building has been designed to be energy efficient and incorporates Power Smart design standards which will reduce the energy consumption of the building through the use of efficient mechanical and lighting systems as well as high quality windows. Also, each suite is individually metered for electricity which will enable condominium owners to control and monitor consumption. Please speak with one of our Sales Representatives for further information.

12. What do Common Element Fees Pay For? Common element costs include all "common elements" or shared costs including (but not limited to) common area heating and cooling (including parkade) maintenance, grounds keeping and landscaping, service contracts for elevators and safety equipment, professional management and janitorial costs, building insurance, (owners require separate condominium contents and betterments insurance), snow and garbage removal, lights, power and telephone in the common areas, in-suite and common area water and sewer, as well as replacement and maintenance reserve charges etc. Residents pay separately for telephone, in-suite hydro, cable TV, contents insurance, and property taxes.

13. What common area features will be provided at Verve Tache and will I/we have to pay extra to use or reserve these spaces? There will be a rooftop patio with exceptional views of the park, Red River and downtown Winnipeg. The main floor will house the lounge and fitness room. The lounge area will have a billiards table, couch, and a 40" flat panel TV. The kitchenette in the lounge area will have cabinets, a fridge, dishwasher and microwave. The gym will have a treadmill, stationary bike, and free weights. Typically these spaces can be reserved at no extra charge; however management of the space and determination of costs and policies will ultimately be set collectively by the condominium owners.

14. What type of parking is provided? How many parking stalls can I have? One parking stall is included in the purchase price of your condominium. There will be a limited number of additional parking stalls and storage lockers available for purchase in a heated, secure lower level parkade at Verve Tache. Owners will have the option to purchase one or more parking and or storage lockers as supply permits. Please contact one of our Sales Representatives for further information.

15.Are appliances included in my purchase price at Verve Tache? An appliance package option of 6 appliances including a refrigerator with bottom freezer, a range with a ceramic cook top, an over the range microwave, a built in dishwasher plus a stacked washer and dryer option is available for purchase.

16. Do Verve Tache condominiums come with balconies? All Verve Tache condominiums include either a balcony or a ground floor terrace. Select suites may have two balconies.

17. What are the advantages of a condominium and how does condominium ownership work? A condominium is a legal form of shared ownership, where the owner holds title to the individual apartment home, and a shared interest in the building and grounds common elements. A condominium allows for the financial benefits of ownership while leaving the chores of property upkeep and maintenance to our professional property managers. Residents will purchase their condominium homes outright, and pay a monthly "condo fee" to fund all shared common area expenses. Additionally, the condominium corporation will also save the individual owner money on longer-term upkeep of the building, such as roof maintenance, because the cost is shared by all residents.

18.As a unit owner will I have any part to play in the on-going operation and management of Verve Tache? The project will be professionally managed by a Rancho Realty Services who will work directly for the Condominium Corporation Board of Directors. As a unit owner in the building, you have voting rights in your condominium corporation. An annual general meeting of all unit holders will be conducted to review the business of the corporation. You may participate in the management of the project to a greater extent, if you wish to stand for election to the Condominium Corporation's Board of Directors.

19. Have Rules and Regulations been established for residents of Verve Tache? The rules and regulations will be described in detail in the project condominium documents and by-laws. Every condominium project has rules regulating the use of the common elements, balconies, improvements etc.

20. Can I purchase a condominium home at Verve Tache and rent it until I am ready to occupy it myself? You may rent your condominium provided you comply with all rules and regulations of the condominium documents.

21. What type of insurance will I require with respect to my new condominium home at Verve Tache? The condominium corporation will provide insurance for the overall building. Owners will require separate condominium unit owners insurance on their contents and any upgrades and improvements.

22. What are my real estate taxes likely to cost at Verve Tache? The City of Winnipeg will not confirm property taxes; however the range is estimated to fall between $2,700 - $5,000 per annum.

23. Is the GST included in the purchase price? The purchase price has been presented with both GST included and excluded for purposes of clarity, but all offers will include the net GST in the purchase price. The rebate is initially paid out by the builder and subsequently credited back to them.

24. Which Verve Tache condominium homes are still available? Please call one of our sales representatives for the most up-to-date information on home availability.

25. Is Verve Tache an age restricted condominium? The Verve Tache condominiums were designed and are suitable for all ages and consequently there is no age restriction at Verve Tache. While visiting guests stay at the discretion of each individual owner, the rules will specify that guests cannot reside at Verve Tache for periods exceeding 30 consecutive days without approval of the Condominium Board. Please see the condominium documents for more detailed information.

26. Is smoking allowed at Verve Tache? In accordance with provincial by-laws, smoking is not permitted in any of the common areas.

27. Are pets allowed at Verve Tache? The project by-laws and declaration will describe the rules in detail; however owners are allowed up to two cats at Verve Tache. Dogs are not permitted at Verve. All pets must be registered with the board.

28. How will I dispose of my garbage and recycling at Verve Tache? There will be indoor garbage and recycling areas that are to be accessible from within the parkade.

29. What type of roof will the building have? Verve Tache has a flat roof with a 15-year warranty EPDM membrane.

30. What kinds of windows are being used? The windows will be vinyl triple glazed, argon gas filled, and have a Low-E coating. Windows will meet a Power Smart standard U-Value between 1.41 and 1.70. Balcony doors are dual glazed, argon gas filled and a Low-E coating and exterior aluminum cladding. A full height curtain wall consisting of triple pane glazed windows with argon gas fill and a Low-E coating and insulated spandrel panels between the floors will be erected at the North West & South West corners of the building.

31. Can I choose the paint colours for my unit? The unit interiors at Verve Tache will be painted in a standard neutral colour. Walls are coated 2 times (1 prime coat and 1 finish coat of acrylic latex) and trim and interior doors are finished with surface primer and 1 coat of semi-gloss finish. Paint colour options are available within option packages and are available as a custom upgrade upon request. All paint colour options are only available in a 3 coat system.

32. Will 770 Tache and 760 Tache be ruled as separate corporations? Both buildings will have a separate set of condominium rules and regulations, and will have separate board of owners.

Further Questions? We would be happy to address any additional questions you may have. Please contact Myles Viklund of Rancho Realty Services at 793-1000 for additional information or to make your purchase.

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1. When will construction commence on Verve Tache and when will the project be ready for occupancy? Construction is underway and first occupancies are slated for late spring 2012.

2. Who are the developer, designers and contractor for Verve Tache Condominiums? StreetSide Development Corporation, a division of the Qualico® Group of Companies, is both the developer and the general contactor for this project. The design team consists of David Goyer Architecture, Lavergne Draward and Associates (Structural Engineers), and Williams Engineering Canada (Mechanical and Electrical Engineers).

3. What kind of security is being provided at Verve Tache Condominiums? Access to the building will be via secure interphone located at the building entry. Closed circuit TV will monitor all building entry points including the lower level parkade. Deadbolts and peep holes will be installed in all suite entrance doors. All suites are pre-wired for suite security systems. Note however, that residents are responsible for the purchase and installation of their private, security systems. Programmable key fobs will be used to access the building entry and parkade.

4. What kind of fire protection is being provided at Verve Tache Condominiums? The building has a comprehensive fire alarm system and a full fire suppressing sprinkler system. Early detection, hard wired, in-suite, smoke and heat detectors are installed in each condo. Emergency exit lighting and emergency stairways are located at each end of the building.

5. Will there be a resident caretaker at Verve Tache? Verve Tache will be professionally managed by Rancho Realty Services (Manitoba) Ltd. An offsite manager will offset the costs associated with a resident caretaker.

6. What type of foundation and building structure is used to construct the Verve Tache building? The building has a precast concrete pile foundation with the lower parking garage having concrete walls, ramp and floor. A concrete floor separates the parking level and the main floor level of the building. The 4 storey building is wood framed from the main floor to the roof. Engineer floor joists are to be used for the floor systems and a double wall system dividing all adjacent units.

7. What materials will be used on the exterior of the building? Stone planters and wall façade conceal the basement walls above grade. The front corners of the building on Tache will have aluminum curtain wall windows. (The structure will be finished with stucco and coloured corrugated metal siding.)The building will have a Typar® building wrap system. The wood framed balconies have a Duradeck© membrane. There are wood framed roofs above the 4th floor balconies. Six foot high aluminum privacy screens with frosted glass separate suite balconies. The main floor units have large walk out terraces with concrete paving stones. Glazed aluminum railings enclose the balconies and terraces. The roof deck above the 4th floor has full stair access, glazed aluminum railings and a concrete paving stone walking surface.

8. What level of soundproofing can be expected at Verve Tache? All floor and wall soundproofing requirements are built to exceed the building code requirements. The walls between the suites have a STC rating of 57 and are constructed of a double wood stud wall with insulation. The floors have a STC rating of 50 and are constructed of Engineered Floor Joists with mineral wool insulation between floors, gypcrete floor topping, resilient channel, and 5/8" drywall. All hard surface flooring will be installed on underpad.

9. What is the heating system at Verve Tache? Each suite will be equipped with its own central heating and air conditioning unit located at the ceiling of the mechanical room. (Air conditioning condensing units are located on the roof of the building.)

10. Is Verve Tache equipped with an elevator? The building is equipped with one elevator which also services the underground parking and is situated near the front entrance.

11. What are the Common Element Fees at Verve Tache and what is included in the common element charge? The comment element "condo fee" will be based on your pro-rated share of the common element expenses of the building. The estimated condo fees are available upon request and may vary between suites. The condo fees will be economical because the building has been designed to be energy efficient and incorporates Power Smart design standards which will reduce the energy consumption of the building through the use of efficient mechanical and lighting systems as well as high quality windows. Also, each suite is individually metered for electricity which will enable condominium owners to control and monitor consumption. Please speak with one of our Sales Representatives for further information.

12. What do Common Element Fees Pay For? Common element costs include all "common elements" or shared costs including (but not limited to) common area heating and cooling (including parkade) maintenance, grounds keeping and landscaping, service contracts for elevators and safety equipment, professional management and janitorial costs, building insurance, (owners require separate condominium contents and betterments insurance), snow and garbage removal, lights, power and telephone in the common areas, in-suite and common area water and sewer, as well as replacement and maintenance reserve charges etc. Residents pay separately for telephone, in-suite hydro, cable TV, contents insurance, and property taxes.

13. What common area features will be provided at Verve Tache and will I/we have to pay extra to use or reserve these spaces? There will be a rooftop patio with exceptional views of the park, Red River and downtown Winnipeg. The main floor will house the lounge and fitness room. The lounge area will have a billiards table, couch, and a 40" flat panel TV. The kitchenette in the lounge area will have cabinets, a fridge, dishwasher and microwave. The gym will have a treadmill, stationary bike, and free weights. Typically these spaces can be reserved at no extra charge; however management of the space and determination of costs and policies will ultimately be set collectively by the condominium owners.

14. What type of parking is provided? How many parking stalls can I have? One parking stall and one locker is included in the purchase price of your condominium. There will be a limited number of additional parking stalls and storage lockers available for purchase in a heated, secure lower level parkade at Verve Tache. Owners will have the option to purchase more parking and or storage lockers as supply permits. Please contact one of our Sales Representatives for further information.

15.Are appliances included in my purchase price at Verve Tache? An appliance package option of 6 appliances including a refrigerator with bottom freezer, a range with a ceramic cook top, an over the range microwave, a built in dishwasher plus a stacked washer and dryer option is available for purchase.

16. Do Verve Tache condominiums come with balconies? Most Verve Tache condominiums include either a balcony or a ground floor terrace.

17. What are the advantages of a condominium and how does condominium ownership work? A condominium is a legal form of shared ownership, where the owner holds title to the individual apartment home, and a shared interest in the building and grounds common elements. A condominium allows for the financial benefits of ownership while leaving the chores of property upkeep and maintenance to our professional property managers. Residents will purchase their condominium homes outright, and pay a monthly "condo fee" to fund all shared common area expenses. Additionally, the condominium corporation will also save the individual owner money on longer-term upkeep of the building, such as roof maintenance, because the cost is shared by all residents.

18. As a unit owner will I have any part to play in the on-going operation and management of Verve Tache? The project will be professionally managed by a Rancho Realty Services who will work directly for the Condominium Corporation Board of Directors. As a unit owner in the building, you have voting rights in your condominium corporation. An annual general meeting of all unit holders will be conducted to review the business of the corporation. You may participate in the management of the project to a greater extent, if you wish to stand for election to the Condominium Corporation's Board of Directors.

19. Have Rules and Regulations been established for residents of Verve Tache? The rules and regulations will be described in detail in the project condominium documents and by-laws. Every condominium project has rules regulating the use of the common elements, balconies, improvements etc.

20. Can I purchase a condominium home at Verve Tache and rent it until I am ready to occupy it myself? You may rent your condominium provided you comply with all rules and regulations of the condominium documents.

21. What type of insurance will I require with respect to my new condominium home at Verve Tache? The condominium corporation will provide insurance for the overall building. Owners will require separate condominium unit owners insurance on their contents and any upgrades and improvements.

22. What are my real estate taxes likely to cost at Verve Tache? Property taxes are to be set by the City of Winnipeg which does not confirm amounts until a later time. These taxes will be dependent on the size and purchase price of the unit.

23. Is the GST included in the purchase price? The purchase price has been presented with both GST included and excluded for purposes of clarity, but all offers will include the net GST in the purchase price. The rebate is initially paid out by the builder and subsequently credited back to them.

24. Which Verve Tache condominium homes are still available? Please call one of our sales representatives for the most up-to-date information on home availability.

25. Is Verve Tache an age restricted condominium? The Verve Tache condominiums were designed and are suitable for all ages and consequently there is no age restriction at Verve Tache. While visiting guests stay at the discretion of each individual owner, the rules will specify that guests cannot reside at Verve Tache for periods exceeding 30 consecutive days without approval of the Condominium Board. Please see the condominium documents for more detailed information.

26. Is smoking allowed at Verve Tache? In accordance with provincial by-laws, smoking is not permitted in any of the common areas.

27. Are pets allowed at Verve Tache? The project by-laws and declaration will describe the rules in detail; however owners are allowed up to two cats or dogs at Verve Tache, pending approval and registration from the board.

28. How will I dispose of my garbage and recycling at Verve Tache? There will be indoor garbage and recycling areas that are to be accessible from within the parkade.

29. What type of roof will the building have? Verve Tache has a flat roof with a 15-year warranty EPDM membrane.

30. What kinds of windows are being used? The windows will be vinyl triple glazed, argon gas filled, and have a Low-E coating. Windows will meet a Power Smart standard U-Value between 1.41 and 1.70. Balcony doors are dual glazed, argon gas filled and a Low-E coating and exterior aluminum cladding. A full height curtain wall consisting of triple pane glazed windows with argon gas fill and a Low-E coating and insulated spandrel panels between the floors will be erected at the North West & South West corners of the building.

31. Can I choose the paint colours for my unit? The unit interiors at Verve Tache will be painted in a standard neutral colour. Walls are coated 2 times (1 prime coat and 1 finish coat of acrylic latex) and trim and interior doors are finished with surface primer and 1 coat of semi-gloss finish. Paint colour options are available within option packages and are available as a custom upgrade upon request. All paint colour options are only available in a 3 coat system.

32. Will 770 Tache and 760 Tache be ruled as separate corporations? Both buildings will have a separate set of condominium rules and regulations, and will have separate board of owners.

Further Questions? We would be happy to address any additional questions you may have. Please contact Myles Viklund of Rancho Realty Services at 793-1000 for additional information or to make your purchase.

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