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Once upon a time, buying a property was relatively straight-forward. Today, however, buying a home is a journey with many twists and turns…what questions to ask the notary, mortgage lender, builder or inspector?
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Closing Costs to Purchaser
Deposit cheque with your Promise to Purchase, which becomes part of the down payment.
Notaries’ fees of approximately $1000 plus summary costs and all applicable taxes.
Adjustment of municipal taxes (January – December)
Adjustment of school taxes (January – December)
Oil costs is applicable (One full tank approximately 909 litres at current rates).
Transfer tax (welcome tax): 0.5% on first $50,000, 1% on the difference from
$50,000 to $250,000, 1.5% on amount over $250,000. Tax is based on the sale price
or evaluation and is payable approximately six weeks after signing.
Appraisal and application fee for mortgage, which normally does not exceed $250 plus all applicable taxes. Banks usually waive this fee.
Building inspection (highly recommended), which normally does not exceed $600, plus all applicable taxes.
CMHC premium for high ratio mortgage .5% to 3.75% of face value plus 9% tax on the premium. CMHC charge for opening of a file is approx. $235.
Property insurance is mandatory and proof will be required at the signing of the act of sale.
If the purchased property is a condominium, the purchaser will have monthly condo fees to pay and might have an adjustment for reserved fund at closing.
Down payment amount must be brought to the notary approximately 3 working days before the signing of the act of sale.
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