When it comes to the purchase of your new home, you can never get too much information. The following link represents some of the best real estate related information in Quebec and will get you started in the right direction.

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Table of Content

1. Your protection in real estate brokerage
   
   
   • Role of the real estate broker and agent
   • Consumer protection mechanisms
   
   
2. Knowing how much you can afford before selecting a home
   
   
   • How much can I afford to invest in a home?
     
     
     • Analyzing your financial capacity
     • Estimating your maximum mortgage loan
     • Calculating your monthly housing budget
     
     
   • How much financing do I need?
     
     
     • Cash expenses
     • Indirect costs
     • Summary of calculations
     • Home Buyers' Plan
     
     
3. Acquisition procedures
   
   
   • Choosing your home
     
     
     • Defining your needs
     • Organizing your search
     
     
   • The Exclusive Brokerage Contract- Purchase of an immovable
   • The promise to purchase
   • The counter-proposal
   • Using specialized services
     
     
     • Main services used when purchasing an immovable
       
       
       • Building inspector
       • Land surveyor
       • Mortgage broker
       • Notary
     
     
   • The mortgage loan
     
     
     • Types of loans
     
     
   • The property transfer
     
     
     • Title examination
     • Act of sale
     • Registration of rights of ownership
   
   
4. Are you satisfied?
   
   
5. Useful links - Glossary - Index
   
   
   • Useful links
   • Glossary
   • Index
   
   

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