When buying a property, there are costs to plan for. The sale price is not the only thing that matters.
Municipal taxes are significant expenses that vary depending on the assessment and the area.
It is therefore normal to have higher taxes in areas where citizen services are more extensive.
This is an expense that must be taken into account when analyzing the budget for the purchase.
Notary fees must also be planned for when buying a property.
The transfer tax, also known as the welcome tax, is a tax that will be charged by the municipality. Once you receive the invoice, you will have 30 days to pay it.
You should also plan for costs such as moving expenses, Hydro-Québec connection fees, telephone, cable, and so on.
Following the purchase, several expenses that come with being a property owner should also be expected, such as maintenance, snow removal, renovations, and improvements.
This is why, before buying, it is important to establish a budget and discuss it with your broker.
This way, we can truly find the property that meets your needs.
Contact us to discuss it.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (APCIQ)
Association des syndicats de copropriété du Québec (ASCQ)
Corporation des propriétaires immobiliers du Québec (CORPIQ)
The Real Estate Indemnity Fund (FICI)
Registre foncier du Québec
The Urban Development Institute of Quebec (IDU)
Mortgage Professionals Canada
Centris
The Quebec Association of Building Inspectors (AIBQ)
The Chambre des notaires du Québec (CNQ)
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec (OEAQ)
Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ)
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)5206 principale
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