Buy a house in Montreal

Suzanne Beauchamp

I have been a Residential Real Estate Broker, member of the OACIQ, for several years.
I accompanied many newcomers for the purchase of their house.

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Buying a house in Montreal, why not?

Many expats buy a house in Montreal in the first months following their arrival. It is easier than you think, even for temporary residents. Transfer taxes are really low (from 1 to 3 %).
Access to mortgage financing is easy. Property value has been growing an average of 6% per year for the last 10 years.

After 3 years of frenetic growth during the pandemic, the market is now stabilizing.

But don't buy without a broker!

Brokers are members of the Authority of the Real Estate Brokerage in Quebec, the OACIQ.
They follow an initial training course of several months, and receive a continuous training.
Strict ethical standards rule their profession, and brokers are covered by a professional Insurance.

One broker gives you access to the entire market. It is not necessary to contact several brokers.
In a transaction, there are usually 2 brokers, one advising the seller, one advising the buyer.
The broker's assistance is free for the buyer: the commission paid by the seller is shared between the 2 brokers.

Your broker will guide you to choose a neighbourhood.
Your broker has several expertises:

• Technical (architecture, soils , building materials)
• Transaction negotiation
• Law and finance