PLANNING FOR YOUR PURCHASE - the Extra Costs
 You should be prepared for the many costs associated with the purchase of a home. Some of the more common costs, which vary by province, include:
  • LEGAL FEES
  • FEES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF YOUR DEED AND MORTGAGE
  • MORTGAGE PROCESSING FEES
  • MORTGAGE INSURANCE AND APPLICATION FEE (if you have a high ratio mortgage)
  • HOME, FIRE, MORTGAGE LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
  • GST (on only newly constructed homes)
  • ADJUSTMENTS FOR PROPERTY TAXES AND/OR UTILITY COSTS ALREADY PAID BY THE EXISTING OWNER
  • CONNECTION CHARGES FOR UTILITIES SUCH AS GAS, ELECTRICITY AND WATER
  • PROVINCIAL TAXES (B.C. ONLY)
  • LAND TRANSFER TAX
  • LAND SURVEY FEE
  • HOME INSPECTION (if desired)
  • MOVING EXPENSES
  • APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, DRAPERIES AND GARDENING EQUIPMENT
  • LANDSCAPING
  • DECORATING
  • REPAIRS

If you have any questions regarding estimates of these costs, Brian can provide you with the required information.

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ROYAL LePAGE Brian McCracken, Sales Rep

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