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The NDP government is beefing up protection for buyers of new condominiums in Alberta.

In a Calgary news conference Thursday, Service Alberta Minister Stephanie McLean unveiled the first regulations under revamped condominium legislation passed in 2014.

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Under the new rules, condo developers will be required to provide more information — such as floor plans — in the contract for potential buyers, give a realistic estimate of condo fees to avoid “fee shock,” and provide a final move-in date that would allow buyers to have the option to renegotiate or cancel if it wasn’t met.

The regulations — most of which will come into effect on Jan. 1, with the remainder to follow next April — also allow the government to investigate breaches of the act and issue fines to developers when necessary.

“We want Albertans to feel confident in making an investment with builders,” said McLean.

The provisions announced Thursday only apply to newly built or converted condominiums. The government is running consultations until Nov. 10 on changes focused on improving condo living.