One question that I get asked a lot from condo investors is what is the best condo size to buy for investment? If you talk to 5 different people you will get 5 different answers. Is it best to go with the ever-popular 1 bedroom plus a den? This is the most commonly […]
The fall real estate market is in full swing and many Torontonians are spending their days surfing MLS.ca and their weekends visiting open houses, searching for that perfect place that makes their heart flutter. For those of you who are looking at condos, you may have heard something about a Status Certificate and if you […]
In response to the public outcry regarding Miller’s new taxes, BMO is offering a promotion in which they will pay the city’s new land transfer tax for buyers. Of course certain restrictions apply including you must switch your primary bank account to BMO if it is not there already. However, if their interest rates are […]
The province just announced a new tax rebate for first time buyers in Ontario. Well, it is not exactly new, because the program previously existed for new homes and condos, but now the program will apply to resale homes and condos as well. The province will rebate up to $2000 for all first time buyers […]
It has only been a week since the news came out the BMO would be offering a program designed to eliminate the sting of Toronto’s new land transfer tax, and now TD has announced a similar program for home buyers in Toronto. If you are planning on buying a house in the next few months […]
Happy New Year! 2007 was a banner year for the Toronto real estate market. A lot of my clients made a lot of money on their investments last year. Here’s to a great 2008! Now that the holiday season is over and ’08 is here, many buyers are once again wondering about the new City […]
Thinking of selling your Toronto Condo? Contact me now to discuss your options and learn more about my services, or just to find out how much your condo might be worth should you decide to put it on the market. I handle both traditional resale properties and assignment sales. Selling your condo can be a […]
Not a very sexy post title I know, but just because you are buying a pre-construction condo in Toronto doesn’t mean that you can avoid the world of traditional mortgages. Normally when you buy a pre-construction condo you have to put down a series of deposits to secure your suite with the developer. How much […]
When you enter into a new condo sales office, the first thing the pretty girl behind the desk will say to you is “Have you been here before? / Can I get you to sign in? / Have you registered with us yet?”. Hmmm…you’ve got to ask yourself why they are so quick and in-your-face […]
What’s the Best Condo Size to Buy for Investment?
October 1, 2014 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
One question that I get asked a lot from condo investors is what is the best condo size to buy for investment? If you talk to 5 different people you will get 5 different answers. Is it best to go with the ever-popular 1 bedroom plus a den? This is the most commonly […]
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What is a Status Certificate?
October 11, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The fall real estate market is in full swing and many Torontonians are spending their days surfing MLS.ca and their weekends visiting open houses, searching for that perfect place that makes their heart flutter. For those of you who are looking at condos, you may have heard something about a Status Certificate and if you […]
Read more
BMO Offers to Pay Land Transfer Tax
November 20, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
In response to the public outcry regarding Miller’s new taxes, BMO is offering a promotion in which they will pay the city’s new land transfer tax for buyers. Of course certain restrictions apply including you must switch your primary bank account to BMO if it is not there already. However, if their interest rates are […]
Read more
Provincial Land Transfer Tax Rebate for First Time Buyers in Ontario
December 19, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The province just announced a new tax rebate for first time buyers in Ontario. Well, it is not exactly new, because the program previously existed for new homes and condos, but now the program will apply to resale homes and condos as well. The province will rebate up to $2000 for all first time buyers […]
Read more
TD to Pay Land Transfer Tax Too!
November 30, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
It has only been a week since the news came out the BMO would be offering a program designed to eliminate the sting of Toronto’s new land transfer tax, and now TD has announced a similar program for home buyers in Toronto. If you are planning on buying a house in the next few months […]
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Details on the new Toronto Land Transfer Tax
January 2, 2008 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Happy New Year! 2007 was a banner year for the Toronto real estate market. A lot of my clients made a lot of money on their investments last year. Here’s to a great 2008! Now that the holiday season is over and ’08 is here, many buyers are once again wondering about the new City […]
Read more
Selling Your Toronto Condo
May 16, 2008 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Thinking of selling your Toronto Condo? Contact me now to discuss your options and learn more about my services, or just to find out how much your condo might be worth should you decide to put it on the market. I handle both traditional resale properties and assignment sales. Selling your condo can be a […]
Read more
Deposit Structure and Mortgage Approval for Pre-Construction Condos
August 18, 2008 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Not a very sexy post title I know, but just because you are buying a pre-construction condo in Toronto doesn’t mean that you can avoid the world of traditional mortgages. Normally when you buy a pre-construction condo you have to put down a series of deposits to secure your suite with the developer. How much […]
Read more
Protect Yourself: Never ‘Register’ With a Developer
August 24, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
When you enter into a new condo sales office, the first thing the pretty girl behind the desk will say to you is “Have you been here before? / Can I get you to sign in? / Have you registered with us yet?”. Hmmm…you’ve got to ask yourself why they are so quick and in-your-face […]
Read more