Real estate laws Archives - Tania Ellerbeck

Latent Defects

Vous avez acheté la maison de vos rêves, mais maintenant que vous avez emménagé, vous pensez qu’elle a peut-être un défaut. Que faites-vous??

Legal Warranties in Quebec – A Buyer’s Guide

If you’ve been house hunting recently, you will have no doubt noticed that many listings include the clause “sold without legal warranty”. What is a legal warranty and what does it mean for you, the buyer?

Don’t Forget the Welcome Tax!

Lorsque vous achetez une maison au Québec, vous devez payer une taxe de cession immobilière – la « taxe de bienvenue ». Cela devrait absolument être un montant qui est à considérer lors de votre offre ainsi qu’à ajouter dans votre budget de déménagement. L’achat d’une maison est une étape importante dans une vie et devrait être un moment heureux!

The End of Double-Ending

“Double-ending” refers to a situation where a single real estate broker represents both the Seller and the Buyer in a residential real estate transaction. It’s a practice that has long raised concerns about the broker’s ability to act in the best interests of both sets of clients. Changes to the Quebec Real Estate Brokerage Act will effectively put an end to the practice of double-ending.

Do I Have to Sell My House?

Multiple offers are becoming more common, leading clients to ask: “If I receive a full price offer, do I have to accept it?” The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think.

Protective Flood Zones

We’ve just experienced a winter with very little snow followed by a very dry spring. We’re dealing with low water levels throughout the region and facing the prospect of a drier than normal summer. For many homeowners and prospective buyers, however, the threat of seasonal flooding is an ongoing concern. Gone are the days when […]

Cause and Effect in Real Estate

A hot housing market means buyers are feeling the pressure to act fast. But in their haste, they may be short-changing their brokers.