APPLY NOW TO APPEAR ON HGTV CANADA'S HIT SERIES SCOTT'S VACATION HOUSE RULES!HGTV Canada Star Scott McGillivray would like to help turn your run-down property into a stunning money-making vacation destination!ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:- All properties must be within a 2-3 hour drive of the Greater Toronto Area- Property types include cottages, chalets, farmhouses, boathouses, historic homes - any property that would make a popular vacation rental!- You must have a minimum of $150,000 to contribute to the renovation(SEE SPECIAL NOTE BELOW)- You must be outgoing and available 4-5 days over a period of 8-10 weeks for filming in 2023.- You must fill out this online application with all necessary information and send only one email to the provided address with horizontal/landscape pictures of you (and your family) and your propertyOnce you have submitted your application, a new window will confirm your entry has been received. We regret that we cannot respond to each application and will only contact projects that meet all requirements and are suitable for the show. GOOD LUCK!
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE CURRENT COST OF RENOVATIONS DURING COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the construction industry in a major way. The most important aspect for anyone considering a renovation at this time is to keep in mind is that the cost of labour and materials has risen dramatically over the past 18 months. As a result, a renovation that might have cost 100k-150k a couple of years ago is easily being quoted at 250k-350k+ today, depending on the specifics of the project.
First Name *
Last Name *
What is your primary/home address?
WHAT IS YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS? (Please use the address you will be emailing us from.) *
WHAT IS YOUR PHONE NUMBER? (Best number to reach you during the day)
ADDRESS OF VACATION PROPERTY ( Please include the municipality and lake name, if applicable) *
WHAT IS THE RANGE OF YOUR RENOVATION BUDGET?
DO YOU HAVE ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL FUNDS IF UNEXPECTED ISSUES ARE DISCOVERED THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED AFTER CONSTRUCTION BEGINS?
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY! (Please list the name, relationship and age (in brackets) of each member of your household)
WHAT KIND OF JOB DO YOU DO? What is your occupation and that of your partner/spouse (if applicable)?
DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES THAT COULD RELATE TO THE SHOW? (Are you an Artist? Crafter? Underwater Basket Weaver?)
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS THAT LEND THEMSELVES TO RENOVATING? (Are you a Woodworker? Gardener? Master Wallpaper Installer?)
NAMES ON DEED OF PROPERTY If you are not on the deed, please explain the situation and confirm that the individuals listed on the deed would be willing to allow you to take part in the show to renovate the property.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON AN UNSCRIPTED TV SHOW BEFORE? If so, which one(s) and when?
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A TV COMMERCIAL?
DO YOU BELONG TO ANY ENTERTAINMENT UNIONS? If so, which union?
HAVE YOU OR YOUR PARTNER EVEN BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY MAJOR SCHEDULING CONFLICTS THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH OUR FILMING SCHEDULE IN SPRING 2023 OR SUMMER 2023? Planned vacations? Family reunions out of town? Weeks when the kids will be at summer camp? Etc.
WHY DO YOU NEED SCOTT'S EXPERTISE TO HELP YOU RENOVATE YOUR PROPERTY? Why renovate your vacation home now? How would it impact your life/lives?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MAIN DESIGN STYLE? Check your favourite, but don't worry - we won't hold you to it!
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PROPERTY
YEAR OF PURCHASE?
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE PROPERTY/AREA?
WHAT IS THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE STRUCTURE?
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS Please note if you also have a bunkie/sleeping cabin, etc.
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS Please note if you also have an outhouse, outdoor shower, etc.
WHAT IS THE ACREAGE/FRONTAGE OF THE PROPERTY? Describe the key elements of the setting (i.e. 70 acres of quiet farmland vs. 200ft of a pristine sandy beach, etc.)
What is on your wish list for your renovation for your property?
WHAT MAKES YOUR PROPERTY UNIQUE COMPARED TO OTHERS IN THE AREA? Does it have a special history? Best fishing in town? Will your rental be pet-friendly? Etc.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA THAT MIGHT APPEAL TO RENTERS? Is it located near Conservation Areas? Wineries? Ski Resorts? Etc.
IS YOUR PROPERTY ACCESSIBLE YEAR-ROUND Please note whether or not your road is well maintained and fully accessibly during winter months.
ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS IN YOUR AREA REGARDING SHORT TERM RENTALS? If yes, please describe the by-laws and how they might affect your ability to rent your property.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO RENT OUT THE PROPERTY?
DO YOU PLAN TO USE THE PROPERTY YOURSELF AS WELL? If yes, please describe how often you plan to use it yourself.
ARE THERE ANY STRUCTURAL ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED?
Is there an existing sprinkler system? Is so, do you have it serviced by someone we can contact?
Is the house protected by conservation/heritage land?
Are you on a septic or holding tank?
Do you have snow removal and lawn cutting service?
Is the cottage winterized? Heated water line?
Do you have the required 20% contingency fun on top of your proposed budget? Must supply proof of funds)
Do you have a copy of the property site survey? Septic bed location?
Is there an existing natural gas line (for bbq, fire pit)?
Are you on a well or do you pull from the lake?
Do you have a cable/have a need for CAT 6 cables?
Do any gas/electrical/phone lines run underground? (Deck/patio builds)
DO YOU HAVE ANY SHORT-TERM RENTAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROPERTY? If yes, what has your experience been renting-out the property been like? What online platforms have been used to market the property? What have you charged per night/week? Do you have a goal for how much you would like to charge for a night's stay after the renovations?
We recognize all diversity (age, race, gender, non-binary, disability, sexual orientation). If you wish to identify, you may do so here (optional):
PLEASE UPLOAD A FAMILY PHOTO
Please take your interior and exterior photographs horizontally to show off the space.
PLEASE UPLOAD A PHOTO OF THE EXTERIOR/BACK OF THE PROPERTY
PLEASE UPLOAD A PHOTO OF THE EXTERIOR FRONT OF THE PROPERTY
PLEASE UPLOAD FAMILY ROOM AREA
PLEASE UPLOAD PHOTO OF KITCHEN AREA
PLEASE UPLOAD PHOTO OF LIVING ROOM
UPLOAD PHOTO OF BATHROOMS
PLEASE UPLOAD PHOTOS OF BEDROOM
ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS
PLEASE UPLOAD ANY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
ADDITONAL PHOTOS
WANT TO SEND US A VIDEO?
We'd love to see a video of you too! In 1-2 minutes, introduce yourselves and tell us what extraordinary plans you have for your vacation property.
Please be sure to film horizontally (landscape)! Adding a video is optional but will greatly help your submission.
If possible, can you upload a video tour of the exterior and interior of the vacation property?
Where did you see/hear about this casting call?
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I have voluntarily agreed to participate in a casting call to be potentially considered to participate in Scott's Vacation House Rules Season 4. I consent to the recording, use and reuse by the producers of the program and anyone they designate in connection with the program (including their licensees, assigns, parents, subsidiaries, affiliated entities and all of their employees, agents, officers and directors) (the “Releasees”) of my voice, actions, likeness, name, appearance and biographical material (the “Materials”) in all media, worldwide and in perpetuity. I acknowledge I have no rights in the specific Materials created by the Releasees and the Releasees shall own all of the Materials they create in the casting call. I expressly understand that the Releasees are under no obligation whatsoever to select me for participation in the program or otherwise use any of the Materials, and I grant the rights in this document whether or not I am so selected. I acknowledge that this document binds me and any of my heirs and/or successors. I acknowledge that the Releasees may assign this agreement, but I may not. I fully understand this document and have sought legal advice before accepting it. By participating in the casting call, I acknowledge my acceptance of these terms.