Making Secondary Suites More Accessible: What You Need to Know About the New Secondary Suite Loan Program

Nathan Lauzon PMP / December 15, 2024

Starting January 2025, homeowners can access $80,000 in low-interest loans (2% over 15 years) to build income-generating secondary suites. New refinancing rules will also allow insured mortgages up to 90% of post-renovation value with extended 30-year terms, making suite development more affordable and achievable.

Boost your property value, create rental income, and help tackle Canada’s housing shortage. Start planning now!

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Basement Suite Development Costs in Calgary

Nathan Lauzon PMP / September 10, 2024

Discover how developing a legal basement suite in Calgary can boost your property’s value, provide rental income, and contribute to community housing needs. Learn about the costs involved, key considerations, and how Notorious Suites can help you maximize your investment with expert guidance and support.

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Heating Up: Best HVAC Solutions for Your Basement Suite

Nathan Lauzon PMP / July 10, 2024

Discover essential heating solutions for your basement suite with these expert tips.

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Financing Your Legal Basement Suite Build in 2025

Nathan Lauzon PMP / July 1, 2024

Explore financing options for home suite renovations.

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Illegal vs Legal Suites 101. What’s the Difference?

Nathan Lauzon PMP / June 22, 2024

Discover the crucial differences between legal and illegal suites in Calgary, and learn why compliance with building codes ensures safe, livable housing solutions amidst the city\’s housing crisis.

Jordo

21 July 2026

The team does great work, communicate well and are very professional. These are the guys you want if you have any projects!

kyle Lim

8 July 2026

Nathan was very attentive & quick to respond. He walked everything through from start to finish. Thank you for your services.

Michael Leonovich

28 June 2026

We are so grateful and happy with Notorious Suites for our basement renovations. Very professional and trustworthy. Paid attention to every detail and concern I had. Deadlines were met. From start to total completion took only two months. Everything looked elegant and modern the way we wanted it designed. Thank you for Notorious Suites and crew for all your hard work and dedication to our project. Would highly recommend anyone wanting the basement renovations done. Absolutely outstanding work

Brant Edlund

10 June 2026

Nathan and his team are excellent to deal with. Organized and great communication.

Kenny Larsen

12 May 2026

We recently hired Notorious suites to finish our basement and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the beginning, their team was professional, friendly, and easy to work with. They communicated clearly throughout the project, stayed organized, and paid close attention to detail every step of the way. The quality of the workmanship was outstanding, and the finished basement looks amazing. They transformed the space into a beautiful, functional suite that feels like a natural extension of our home. It’s clear they take pride in their work and genuinely care about delivering great results. We really appreciated how respectful everyone was during the project, and they kept the work area clean and well managed throughout. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work. Thank you again for such a fantastic job!

Big Rig Glass & Mirror

3 May 2026

Nathan at Notorious Suites always goes above and beyond for his customers and you get high quality service for your basement builds! Would recommend Nathan to anyone who asks for recs!

Nick

19 March 2026

Worked with them on a basement suite project and they made the whole process seamless. Really appreciated how they handled the details and kept things moving fast. Would highly recommend them for secondary suites, legalizations, or basement development

Eva Maclang

6 February 2026

Nathan & his team were professional, knowledgeable, prompt and exceeded my expectations. They made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend Notorious Suites for your basement renovations.

Justin Roy

9 January 2026

After a catastrophic sewer backup this past summer, we hired Notorious Suites to restore our basement, and I can confidently say we had an excellent experience working with Nathan and his team. Because our sewer backup insurance coverage was limited, a significant portion of the restoration had to be paid out of pocket. That made it especially important for us to find a company we could trust to do quality work without overcharging. The first company we contacted never showed up for their scheduled site visit and didn’t follow up or reschedule, which was not a great start. We were then referred to Nathan by a friend, and from the first interaction, it felt like we were in good hands. On the morning of the scheduled site visit, Nathan reached out to confirm the appointment and let us know he was running slightly behind. That level of communication may seem small, but after being completely ghosted by the previous company, it immediately stood out. During the site visit, Nathan was extremely thorough and took detailed notes as my wife and I walked him through what we wanted to accomplish with the restoration. When we received his itemized quote, I was genuinely impressed. Every detail we had discussed was clearly accounted for, and nothing was missed. The pricing felt fair, reasonable, and within the budget we were expecting. We never felt like we were being gouged. Nathan’s team was professional, skilled, and pleasant to work with, and the quality of their work was excellent overall. While there were a few unexpected challenges along the way, what really mattered was how Nathan and his team handled them. Any concerns we had were addressed promptly and properly, and it was clear they were committed to finding the right solutions and making things right. They stand behind their work and genuinely care about doing the job right and making sure the homeowner is satisfied. Given that we were on a tight budget, I also appreciated Nathan’s honest and practical approach in suggesting areas where we could save money by handling certain things ourselves. This included purchasing and picking up our own tile and stone, replacement gas fireplace, and bathroom vanity. That flexibility made a big difference for us. In the end, the renovation was completed about two weeks later than originally planned due to the challenges encountered along the way. That said, the final result was fantastic and well worth the wait. There were no surprises on the final invoice, and everything was completed as promised. Overall, we feel very lucky to have been referred to Notorious Suites. They turned out to be the perfect fit for our needs, and I would not hesitate to recommend Nathan and his team to anyone considering a basement renovation.

ADM INC

1 January 2026

Nathan from Notorious Suits and ADM have been working together for many years. I wanted to share that the relationship has been effortless and all around positive. This company stands out because they work around honesty and integrity. I am highly recommending this company to anyone who needs construction work done. Keep it up, Nathan.

Author name: Nathan Lauzon PMP

Making Secondary Suites More Accessible: What You Need to Know About the New Secondary Suite Loan Program

Basement Suite Development Costs in Calgary

Heating Up: Best HVAC Solutions for Your Basement Suite

Financing Your Legal Basement Suite Build in 2025

Illegal vs Legal Suites 101. What’s the Difference?

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