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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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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