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Welcome to Phil & Heather's web log. Where we will document progress with our 'grand design in Canada' - the construction of our house in Val-des-Lacs, near Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

We have provided some pictures and explanation of everything that has been done to date, we have also provided some links to the websites of those involved and local attractions.

We hope you find this of interest - click here to Contact Phil & Heather.

Interested in buying land here ?

We are now working with DTN to help people buy land and also act as UK agent for land sales

We are the only members of the sales team to have bought land and have had a house built so if you are interested in buying land here contact the experts, we have:

• Lived within the development more than any other home owner, so we can guide your purchasing considerations with first hand knowledge of the land for sale and local area Click here to see more
  
  
   

  Our experience means we are best qualified to help you choose a great location in terms of

  • Proximity and access to Tremblant and local attractions
  • Considerations when selecting a plot including aspect so that you have great light, great views, privacy and try to avoid potential construction issues which could adversely affect construction costs, resale value and ultimately investment return
• Recent, direct and intimate experience and expertise in having a house built here, so if you want to buy land to build, we are best placed to de-mystify what is involved, what some of the pit-falls are to avoid, and tips to help fast-path success Click here to see more
  
  
   

  Our experience means we are best qualified to help you fast path a successful build

  • Considerations when selecting a construction method - prefab, 'plan book'; or custom architect designed
  • Considerations when selecting a general contractor
  • Demystify what some of the other areas of cost are that are not typically identified in contractors initial estimates
  • Demystify aspects of construction methods and process less obvious to people who are not locals (e.g. Septic, Electricity, Planning Approval)
• Personal experience of deciding to invest here and the considerations associated with such investment commitment

To contact us for all UK and Eire sales, contact +44 (0)1296 336988 or e-mail us