FAQs

What is the Gatehouse Partners Fund?

As of March 31, 2023, the Gatehouse Partners Funds are Gatehouse Real Estate Trust (“Gatehouse Trust”) and Gatehouse (Proper) Limited Partnership (“Gatehouse Proper LP”) (together with any future limited partnerships formed the “Gatehouse Partners Funds”). Qualified investors may use cash to purchase limited partnership units of Gatehouse Proper LP, or purchase designated trust units of Gatehouse Trust using cash or funds from their new or existing registered savings plans, such as the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), the Locked In Retirement Account (LIRA), and the Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). Gatehouse Trust intends to elect to become a mutual fund trust under the Income Tax Act (Canada) within 90 days after its first year end.

The Gatehouse Partners Funds are part of the Gatehouse Group, which includes Gatehouse Developments Inc., Gatehouse Construction Inc. and other related entities.

What is the minimum required to invest?

Become a Gatehouse Partner with a minimum investment of $5,000. Our investments are TFSA, RRSP, LIRA and RRIF-eligible, so you can invest your hard earned savings into secure, high-performing investments with tax benefits.

What is the length of term on investment?

The length of the term varies by development, with most projects projecting an average of 3 - 5 years to complete.

Why is Partners a great investment alternative?

Gatehouse’s projects are initiated based on their profitability, meaning, we only move forward with a project if it can ensure a significant return for investors. Gatehouse Partners investment products are located in high-density, high-performing markets where home and land values are only increasing.

Through the combined security and margin of safety built into our private real estate investment approach, you’ll have peace of mind investing in Gatehouse projects. Preferred payout structures make real estate an accessible and safe investment option in Canada.

Once a home is sold, investors receive their total return before anyone else participates in profits. We also mitigate risk through pre-sales before build, accessible to investors, mitigating initial risk on a project.

When do I get paid?

The principal, preferred return, and profit are paid out upon the sales of completed homes. You’ll have the opportunity to cash out on your investment, convert it into a down payment, or reinvest and grow in the next Gatehouse real estate project.

What are the management fees associated with the Gatehouse Partners Funds?

Gatehouse Real Estate Trust (“Gatehouse Trust”)is a pass through vehicle. All subscription funds are immediately invested in equivalent units in the related limited partnership. No fees are paid to the administrator under the Gatehouse Trust Administration Agreement. All expenses of Gatehouse Trust are paid by the related limited partnership(s).

Gatehouse (Proper) Limited Partnership (“Gatehouse Proper LP”) pays Gatehouse Partners Inc. as the Administrative Agent of Gatehouse Proper LP and Gatehouse Partners Trust an administrative fee equal to ten (10%) percent of the total capital contributions contributed or agreed to be contributed to the Gatehouse Proper LP, by all Unit Classes other than Class A Units and GP Units of Gatehouse Proper LP.

In addition, Gatehouse Developments (GP) Inc., as the general partner of Gatehouse Proper LP, is entitled to 0.04% of the total distributable profit of Gatehouse Proper LP, after the Class A LP Unitholders, Class B LP Unitholders, and Class C Unitholders receive full return of their principal and their stated minimum annual return (7% per annum, non-compounded, for Class A LP Unitholders and Class B LP Unitholders and 20% per annum, non-compounded for Class C LP Unitholders).

How can I find out more about making an investment?

Investments in the Gatehouse Partners Funds can be made through a registered dealing representative or a licensed financial advisor. Speak with your current advisor and we will connect you with a dealing representative with Waverley Financial Services Ltd. who we have engaged to sell the securities of the Gatehouse Partners Funds.

How do I determine if I am an accredited investor?

An accredited investor, defined in National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions adopted by the various securities regulators in Canada. An "accredited investor" is an individual or entity that meets certain financial or professional criteria, as defined by securities regulations, and is therefore allowed to participate in certain exempt investment offerings. An individual may be considered an accredited investor if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Net pre-tax income of more than $200,000 in each of the two most recent calendar years and expected net income of more than $200,000 in the current calendar year.
• Joint pre-tax net income (with a spouse) of $300,000 in each of the two most recent calendar years and expected combined net income of $300,000 in the current calendar year.
• Financial assets, alone or with a spouse, of at least $1 million before taxes but net of related liabilities. Financial assets include cash and bank deposits but not the value of a house.
• Net assets, alone or with a spouse, of at least $5 million.

In addition to individuals, certain entities, such as corporations, partnerships, trusts and funds, may also be considered accredited investors if they meet certain financial or professional criteria. The specific requirements vary depending on the type of entity. There are no limits to the amount that an accredited investor may invest in the private markets.

How do I determine if I am an eligible investor?

All investors located in British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador may invest with no investment caps under the offering memorandum exemption.

The term eligible investor is used in the other provinces to cap investment amounts investors may make under the offering memorandum exemption.

Non-eligible investors may only invest up to $10,000 under the offering memorandum exemption. Eligible investors may invest more depending on the province or territory in which they reside.

Under National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, an "eligible investor" is an individual who meets certain criteria based on their income, financial assets, or professional experience. An individual may be considered an eligible investor if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• An individual who, alone or with a spouse, has net assets of at least $5,000,000 CAD;
• An individual whose net income before taxes exceeded $200,000 CAD in each of the two most recent calendar years or whose combined net income with a spouse exceeded $300,000 CAD in each of those years;
• An individual who, either alone or with a spouse, has net assets of at least $1,000,000 CAD;
• An individual who is a registered adviser or dealer, or a person who is registered as an investment fund manager; or
• An individual who has net assets of at least $400,000 CAD, if all of the investment is made with a registered dealer.

Eligible investors in Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon do not have an investment cap under the offering memorandum exemption.

Eligible investors in Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec and Saskatchewan have an investment cap of $30,000, which may be increased to $100,000 if they receive advice from a portfolio manager, investment dealer or exempt market dealer that the investment is suitable. This investment cap applies to all investment as group under the offering memorandum exemption.

If I hold Units of Gatehouse Real Estate Trust in my RRSP account, can I convert/hold it in a RRIF account later?

Yes – Gatehouse Real Estate Trust are eligible to be held in registered and tax deferred accounts like RRSP, TFSA, and RRIF.

An investor can purchase Units of Gatehouse Real Estate Trust (“Gatehouse Trust”) directly into a RRIF account, or transfer the investment from an RRSP account into their RRIF Account. The transfer happens at the “trustee level” – Olympia Trust, Western Pacific Trust etc…. The Gatehouse Trustee would simply shift the Gatehouse Trust Units from your RRSP account to your RRIF account.

You should also consult your financial advisor regarding this question.

Can I redeem my investment in Gatehouse Partners Funds?

Yes, but there are limitations. Redeemed units have no right to annual returns or a share of additional profit. You will only receive your investment amount minus any penalty fee that may apply if redeeming in the first two years. In certain circumstances, you may receive redemption notes in lieu of cash.

Please carefully review the redemption rights in the applicable Declaration of Trust or Limited Partnership Agreement for specific details.