Could this property be “the one”? Here’s an overview of the steps involved in becoming the owner. These steps and the legal implications remain the same whether the property is purchased from an individual or through a broker.
One of the first things to do when looking for a property is to get a mortgage preapproval from a financial institution. The goal is to determine borrowing capacity, and as a result, the price range to be looking in.
The property suits the budget and needs? Time to submit an offer to purchase! This document sets out the price, the elements included in the sale, the possession date, the conditions of purchase and all other information relevant to the sale.
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The offer to purchase generally includes conditions. The most common are the property passing an inspection, the buyer providing proof of financing and the buyer selling their own property. Once the listed conditions are met, the property is considered sold.
The last step is to see a notary, who is generally chosen by the buyer. This real estate professional drafts the deed of sale and ensures that the interests of all parties involved are respected.
Once the deed of sale is notarized, the new owner gets the keys to the home. All that’s left is to move in!
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Owners’ comments
20 minutes from the Massif ski slopes, 10 minutes from Baie St-Paul, near Mont Grand-Fonds and the Richelieu manor and its casino, this land of more than 40,000 square feet is located almost at the top of the mountain overlooking the village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive. It offers a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River, from the village of Les Éboulements to the eastern tip of Île-aux-Coudres. It offers a relatively flat topography, unlike several neighboring lots which are very steep, thus allowing maximum enjoyment of its entire area. It includes the aqueduct service, which is not the case for all the neighboring lands. You thus avoid the expenses inherent in the installation of an artesian well which can easily reach $20,000. Not to mention that well water can be sometimes sulfurous, sometimes calcareous, or ferruginous, which forces the addition of filtration and water treatment systems.
This land is part of a very high-quality development with prestigious houses which notably offer access to the Boudreault River where 3 km of trails have been wonderfully laid out to better contemplate the beauty of this enchanting site which culminates in a set of waterfalls conducive to contemplation.
This land also has the particularity of being bounded at its two ends by two streets (Chemin de la Seigneurie and Chemin Delzenne). This offers more possibility of access to the land.