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Good Day, Looking to sell my 1 year new condo in north york due to relocation requirements at work. I have thought about renting and that wont work for me so i need to sell and move. I have never been involved in selling condos before as this was my first place and the individual that helped...

Just had my PDI and emailed my lawyers Tarion certification of completion and possession document for my condo due to for interim occupancy in less than a month. Building is probably looking to register in October or even later who knows (I am on higher floors). What are the next steps, haven't...

Hello all, I was reviewing these links and it based on this information I am assuming that they have a standard development charge already pre-determined for each type of residential dwelling - Is that correct or am i confusing things. http://www.toronto.ca/finance/pdf/dc-pamphletapr2011.pdf...

Being a newbie to the property purchase, I wanted to see some experience sharing from the pro's here at UT. For a new pre-construction Condo with individual metering for hydro - coming up for interim closing soon, Do i need to do anything to setup an account with Hydro before closing ? I...

Being new to the commuting scene in the morning as my work was always a few minutes from my home - I need some advice from the GURUs on how long would it take me to drive to reach Square one Mississauga at 830 each morning from Sheppard / DVP. I am reluctant to moving in Mississauga and am...

What would be the best way to look for deals on rental apartment in Peel Region - particularly Mississauga. I am going to have to move to Mississauga due to work and have no idea about the area or any good places within. I have checked the local rental news magazine and viewit.ca website but was...

Like it happens with pre construction Condo where the purchasing party has 10 days of cooling period to back out, while purchasing a free hold town home would that still be 10 days cool down period by default or doest it only apply to new condos ? Please share. Thanks

Looking to sign up for a pre construction free hold in Stouffville, being 2 newbies at getting the house, what are the top items a buyer should confirm with the builder at the time of signing the contract ? knowing that we have 10 days to cool off and revert - since pretty much of the lots go...

Good Day all, If anyone would like to share the contact information for their real estate lawyer, that helped you during the purchase in a productive and efficient manner, would be great. I am looking to close soon and the lawyer that i dealt with earlier was a mess and wasnt experienced in...

I have 2 properties one of which i intend to sell. The prior one is becoming available during Mar next year which i intend to keep, the second one is going to become available by May of next year which i hopefully will be able to sell in about 4 months the latest. My question is, in a...

I am new to this real estate world and am looking for advise on what would be the best approach in the event of a condo that i would like to close and put back on the market. I bought a pre construction a few years back and now its coming due for occupancy. I will need mortgage of course to...

Hi all, It seems like there is humongous activity happening on the strip of Sheppard from Donmills to Victoria park as there are 3-4 projects already moving forward. I am wondering if throwing in so many condos, would negatively effect the (possible appreciation) of the area. Every new project...

Hello all, What should one look for in the mortgage (to minimize penalties) if one if buying a home with an intention to sell it asap after closing, understanding that assignment isn't an option, and mortgage will be required to close - what specific items should one negotiate with the lender to...

Hi all, Curious to know if anyone would be aware of developers other than Mattamy homes who would be developing houses in Seaton community in Pickering. It appears that Seaton in undergoing some development (as per the information online) and Mattamy has already gone ahead and started building...

Hello all, back in 2008 I signed up for a pre-construction condo at a VIP event and purchased one of the units i liked at the time. Over the time my family situation has changed and that place is just not going to be big enough for us all any more. I cannot sell the condo prior to getting the...

For someone who is about to get his new Condo (first time), is it recommended to get the pre closing inspection done by a professional ? I dont even know what to look for and i understand that the builders representative have their own checklists (i might be totally wrong) however lets say if...

Hey folks, Besides personal taste and preferences, in general - what would be more recomended for smaller sized condos ? Does dark colored laminate flooring look better for smaller sized condos, or would it be correct to think that darker lamite flooring would make smaller condos "look" much...

While i prepare to file my returns, I have just realized that the contributions that i made in the first 60 days of 2009, were never claimed on my 2008 return. What is the best course of action under the given circumstances ? As this amount is ofcourse now a part of my 2009 income however was...

Guys, My pre-construction condo final installment before occupancy is due July 2010, with that i would have completed 70K payment for a preconstruction condo which totally costs me around 300K and hence would be looking for a mortgage of 230 K However i will have some 30K extra become...

Bought a Pre-con Condo a couple years back with potential occupancy in 2013. have done 4 down payments on it already but due to unforseen financial situation we are seeking a way out from this. Q. Is it smarter to sell (or assign) this pre-con condo prior to occupancy, or would it be smarter...