{"id":1848,"date":"2023-04-14T19:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T19:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciemcq.com\/services\/tips-for-buyers\/"},"modified":"2024-12-03T21:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T21:14:02","slug":"tips-for-buyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ciemcq.com\/en\/services\/tips-for-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The reference
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Tips for buyers<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Take the time to analyze your needs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dreaming of a large lakefront home? Is it really the right property for you? Sometimes you have to know the difference between the house of your dreams and the one that really suits you. Before you start looking, take some time to think. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your needs<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every family has its own needs and priorities. How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? Is a dining room really necessary? Will the garage become another storage space? <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Take your tastes and skills into account. If you’re not a handyman, avoid homes that need major renovations. Fancy a large plot of land? Don’t forget that you’ll have to maintain it. If you prefer urban living to be closer to services, entertainment venues and trendy restaurants, expect to live in a noisier, less green environment. In short, set your priorities! <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What's
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Don’t make the mistake of buying a home you can’t afford. To find the property that’s right for you, match your needs to your budget. Once you’ve become a homeowner, your investment will increase in value, enabling you to opt for a property closer to your ideal later on. At the outset, it’s important to remember to set aside funds for purchase-related costs and contingencies. And don’t forget maintenance, insurance and repairs, whose annual costs are generally equivalent to 2% or 3% of the house price. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your
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Your environment is also an important factor. Is there a daycare center or school nearby? Will your children be able to use public transportation, or will you have to drive them to their activities? Also consider the distance to work. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Single-family home, condominium or plex?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The most popular property. The advantages are many: you can arrange it as you wish, and you enjoy maximum privacy since no one else lives in the building. However, exterior maintenance requires time and money. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Co-ownership<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Increasingly popular, well suited to those with little time to devote to property maintenance. However, it’s important to choose a building whose co-owners have a profile similar to yours, as you’ll need to reach agreement with them on several important aspects, such as renovation work and building maintenance. You’ll also need to think about condominium fees, which you’ll have to pay like all the other co-owners in the building. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The plex <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRental property with two, three, four or five units (duplex, triplex, quadruplex, quintuplex). Its financial advantages are undeniable: rent collection helps you pay the mortgage, and part of the interest costs are tax deductible (since a portion of the mortgage loan was used to earn investment income). You can also deduct from your taxable income the sums invested in the upkeep of your tenants’ units. However, a plex does not offer the same privacy as a single-family home. Your real estate broker has the expertise to help you make the right choice. \n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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How do you choose your condominium?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are two types of co-ownership: divided and undivided. In divided co-ownership, the buyer is the sole owner of the apartment. He has the right to sell or bequeath it as he sees fit. However, he or she shares ownership of common areas such as grounds, corridors, elevators, etc. with the other co-owners.
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A syndicate of co-owners (board of directors) is elected by the co-owners to manage the building. To better appreciate community life, choose a building where the occupants have similar incomes, professional status and other characteristics to your own. This will foster a better understanding.
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The size of the apartment and the quality of its construction are also determining factors. Although some luxury buildings are designed so that each unit has a private or semi-private entrance, condominiums don’t always offer the privacy of a single-family home. Pay particular attention to soundproofing. <\/p>\n

What services does the building offer? Is there a garage, swimming pool, sauna, tennis court or fitness room? An indoor garage can increase the value of a condominium, but there’s no point in having a swimming pool if you don’t like to swim. Don’t forget that condominium fees must cover the maintenance of all equipment and services, whether you use them or not. <\/p>\n

When you sign a promise to purchase for a condominium, be sure to indicate that it’s conditional on studying the declaration of co-ownership and the inspection. Have this document checked by a lawyer or notary, and carefully read all the condominium bylaws (pets, parking, etc.). Also check the amount of money in the reserve fund, especially for older buildings. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The second-home market has been booming in recent years. More and more households are opting for this type of property, whether for retirement or to live in a tranquil setting closer to nature. <\/p>\n

Buying a second home requires just as much care as buying a property in an urban environment. Not only must you consider the environment, services and quality of construction, but also your needs and the impact of this purchase on your budget. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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First stage
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Second step
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The value of a country home is closely linked to its environment and accessibility. As a general rule, buyers are looking for a comfortable home in an area where they can enjoy nature and their favorite sports and leisure activities, both in winter and summer. Make sure you get the most out of your investment by finding an easily accessible environment that suits your lifestyle. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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And of course,
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Remember that a second home entails substantial fixed costs: insurance, taxes, heating, telephone, electricity, water, not to mention the investment in money and time required for transportation and maintenance. Lawn mowing and gardening, as well as any renovations that become necessary over the years, are likely to involve substantial expenses. Make sure the amount you spend on your second home is compatible with your budget <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Financing tools<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Borrowing capacity and
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When you start looking for a property, it’s a good idea to know your borrowing capacity. That way, you’ll know which type of property to look for. A good way to do this is to get a pre-arranged mortgage before you’ve even found your property. That way, you’ll know how much you can borrow, the interest rate and the amount of each payment. That way, you can look for a property you can afford. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Home Buyers’ Plan<\/a> (HBP) is a government program that allows buyers to use their savings in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to finance the purchase of a property, without having to pay income tax on the withdrawal. Withdrawn funds must be returned to the RRSP within the time limits set by the program. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Do you dream of buying a home, but have less than 20% of the purchase price for a down payment? Mortgage default insurance could help make your dream come true… Lenders usually require mortgage default insurance when the borrower makes a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price of the property. <\/p>\n

Mortgage loan insurance applies to a variety of new and existing properties. Keep in mind that the smaller the down payment, the higher the mortgage payments and the total cost of the purchase. Mortgage loan insurance is offered in Canada by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Genworth Canada and Canada Guaranty. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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