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What to Check out Before Buying a Property

18/04/2023

If you are thinking of buying a property in co-ownership, it is necessary to take time to check out every detail to avoid any bad surprise. In fact, many key components must be investigated, such as the location, the common areas, the building’s structure, the financial statements, etc. Let’s look at what you need to […]

Desjardins closes FairSquare (DuProprio for the ROC)

14/04/2023

DuProprio’s Puzzle A real estate project in your future? Whether you wish to call a broker to assist you throughout your transaction, or you decided to take the DIY route, many options are available. Unlike Centris, which groups listings from all Quebec-based brokers, DuProprio positions itself as the leader in transactions between individuals. Although popular […]

What does Bill 8 mean for co-owners?

01/03/2023

As a co-owner, it is possible that you or your co-ownership syndicate might have to use Quebec Court’s small claims division for a dispute under $15,000$. For the moment, please be aware that disputes under this instance remain on the shelves for nearly two years before being heard. And it has gotten longer since the […]

The evolution of sales statistics for co-ownership in Quebec

07/02/2023

2022 was not kind on Quebec’s co-ownership! Last trimester’s statistics for this area show that sales had a 23% drop in December 2022, compared to December 2021. A decrease that touches the plexes harder, with a decrease in the number of sales of 27% over this same period. But this shows a bigger problem: there […]

A New Role for Municipal Taxes

18/01/2023

Municipal taxes are the main source of income to finance a city’s activities. The amount to pay is based on the property’s value. The imposition for municipal taxes represents the value of the building. This value, decided based on the property assessment, does not define the real value of the property on the market and […]

5 tips to buy your first property during inflation

06/12/2022

Real estate has been a strong investment for centuries and is known to be a good long-term investment. In other words, real estate is a great way to protect your legacy and gain active through times. Although there are always risks when it comes to investments, real estate stays a sure bet, even while inflation. […]

18/11/2022

Look at the top cities with the highest price increase since 2020. To read the list please know that: The median price is the median price for single-unit houses during the third trimester of 2022. The variation means the increase compared to the last trimester of 2020. NB: A city must have at least 30 […]

5 signs of a Smart Real Estate Investment

26/09/2022

As you know, real estate is one of the most profitable investments. However, this doesn’t mean that profits are always there. In practice, the profitability of a real estate investment depends on many factors. Are you planning to buy a condo, a multiple apartment building or a house to rent or to sell? No matter […]

New key rate hikes: the last opportunity window for sellers?

03/08/2022

Since the beginning of the year, there have been successive increases in the key rate to fight against inflation. The last revision of the key rate, which dates to July 13, set it at 2.50%. Inevitably, this increase will have repercussions on future buyers and sellers. Discover my take on the current situation in this […]

5 tips to increase the Value of your property

20/07/2022

The success of the sale of your property does not only depend on its location and the skills of your real estate broker. Like any product, a real estate property must also be attractive and interesting to buyers to sell well. How can you increase your home’s value? Here are 5 tips to help you […]