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A complete worry-free guide to buying your new home
Buying a home or condo is undoubtedly one of the most stressful steps in one's life. At GuideHabitation.ca, we have spent the last (...)
A Breath of Fresh Air for First-Time Buyers: Ottawa Will Eliminate GST on New Homes!
Great news for those dreaming of their first new home! The federal government has just tabled legislative proposals that could make future (...)
When is the ideal timing to purchase a home?
For some time now, you've been browsing real estate websites, reading articles, and asking friends about their home-buying (...)
Taking possession of a new condo: how to protect yourself from delays
You've found the condo project of your dreams. You were immediately captivated by the developer's plans and signed a preliminary (...)
Buying a house with a RRSP... Without having a RRSP
The trick: using tax refunds as a down payment Imagine turning $0 in RRSP savings into a $20,000 down payment in just a few (...)
There are problems with my new property - what can I do?
Buying something brand new doesn’t guarantee a perfect experience. Confronted with many different problèmes after purchase or (...)
How can I cancel my offer on a house?
You are two steps away from getting a house that you like a lot, but suddenly you start to doubt your decision. But, is there a way to back (...)
What happens with my deposit?
Buying a house or condo is not a trivial matter; often, it’s the purchase of a lifetime. It’s natural to be cautious when (...)
The 'extras' that add value to your condo
The question arises: which extras are worth the additional investment when buying a new condo? Christian and his partner (a fictitious (...)
Small and big condo projects: pros and cons
You start shopping around for your first brand new condo and you realize that condominiums come in all shapes and sizes! Ranging (...)
Net or gross surface area: watch out for dwellings that are smaller than expected
The difference between the surface area of a unit as written in the sales contract and its actual surface area once the unit is built is a (...)
The preliminary contract: 5 important questions
The preliminary contract is the first step in the purchase of a new property. It is a critical legal document similar to the promise (...)
How to Negotiate Efficiently the Purchase of Your Condo
Warning, this article will greatly please buyers... but perhaps less sellers! I have managed to gather a few insider tips which are easy (...)
Buying a home in presale: unrealistic expectations?
Whether because of popular culture or due to the experiences of friends and family, first-time home buyers are often more familiar with the (...)
New Home Sales Taxes
Alas, new homes are taxable! Indeed, buyers will be burdened by additional charges of 5% for the Goods and Services Tax [GST] and (...)
Warranties on New Houses
Since 2015, the Residential Construction Warranty (GCR) is the only organization authorized by the Régie du bâtiment du (...)
Everything you need to know about home ownership programs
Municipalities need revenues to pay their employees and to provide services to their citizens, and the primary source of obtaining and (...)
