Condo Townhome vs Freehold Townhome

Both look like townhomes from the street. The difference is what you own and who looks after it.

Ownership

• Freehold: you own the home and the land under it.
• Condominium: you own your unit and a share of the common elements, managed by a condominium corporation.

Monthly costs and maintenance

• Freehold: no common expense fee; you handle and pay for exterior upkeep.
• Condominium: a monthly common expense fee covers shared upkeep and a reserve fund.

Rules

Condominiums have a declaration, by-laws and rules that can cover things like exterior changes, pets and rentals. Freehold homes may still have municipal rules or restrictive covenants.

Where Countryside fits

Countryside Urban Towns is a condominium urban townhome community. Its common expense fees have not been released.

Next step

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Questions about this search

Do condo townhomes have monthly fees?

Yes. Condominium townhomes carry a monthly common expense fee set out in the condominium budget.

What should I review before buying a condo townhome?

The disclosure statement, declaration, budget and, for resale, the status certificate — ideally with a real estate lawyer.

Countryside Urban Towns is a condominium urban townhome community by Rosehaven Homes launching October 2026 at Inspire Boulevard & Russell Creek Drive in North Brampton, Ontario. The full price list and floor plans have not been released.