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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 (...)
Ottawa has eliminated the GST on new homes
Good news for those dreaming of their first new home! Since March 12, 2026, Bill C-4 has received royal assent: first-time buyers of a new (...)
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 (...)
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Warranties on New Houses
Since 2015, the Residential Construction Warranty (GCR) is the only organization authorized by the Régie du bâtiment du (...)
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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 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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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
Yes indeed, new homes are taxable. In fact, buyers will face additional fees of 5% for the Goods and Services Tax [GST] and 9.975% for the (...)
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 (...)
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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 (...)
Arborea, in Sainte-Julie: custom bungalows for those who want to enjoy life
The Arborea project offers 36 customizable, Novoclimat-certified single-story semi-detached homes, located at 540 Alexis-Chicoine Street, (...)
Florence Condos: urban living east of Ville-Marie
With Florence Condos, Mondev signs the final phase of a human-scale residential complex, located at 2270 Florian Street, Montreal (H2K (...)
Lib Hymus in Pointe-Claire: 205 rental apartments designed for 55 and over, steps away from the REM
Open since March 2026, Lib Hymus offers 205 rental apartments for people aged 55 and over at 325 Hymus Boulevard, Pointe-Claire. Developed, (...)
Astoria Laval: vibrant community life and inspiring spaces in the heart of Chomedey
The Astoria Laval rental real estate project, located at 1410 Daniel-Johnson Boulevard, at the corner of du Souvenir Boulevard in the (...)
The Panoramic Gardens: between Mount Saint-Hilaire and Richelieu River, new townhouses that focus on nature
Between the wooded flank of Mount Saint-Hilaire and the Richelieu River, a cul-de-sac on Veterans Street welcomes 68 new townhouses (...)
Les Loges: 20,000 square feet of common areas one minute from L'Assomption metro station
The Les Loges project comprises 308 condos divided into three phases in immediate proximity to the L'Assomption metro station, in (...)
Les Cours Bellerive Condo Project: Waterfront Living with Urban Convenience in Mercier-Est
A project of over 500 condominium units developed by Prével Alliance in partnership with Inovim, located facing Promenade Bellerive (...)
The Noria: community living and all-inclusive formula in a booming Saint-Laurent
Located at 308 Crevier Street in Saint-Laurent, Le Noria is a rental project of 421 apartments distributed across four seven-story (...)
Exal NDG: eco-responsible rentals in the heart of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Located at 7300 Saint-Jacques Street in Montreal, Exal NDG offers 207 rental apartments in the heart of the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (...)
OCartier 2: all-inclusive formula and metro at the door, located in Laval
OCartier 2 is a rental project of 200 units located at 30 St-Hubert Street, in Laval, in the Cartier sector, directly across from Cartier (...)
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