What
Are Your Costs?
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Purchasing a
home involves one-time costs and monthly expenses.
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The largest
one-time cost is the down payment. It usually represents between 5-25% of the
total price of the property.
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In addition to
the actual purchase price, there are a number of other expenses that you might
be expected to pay for. These are listed below:
| EXPENSE |
PAID |
| Mortgage Application and Appraisal Fee |
At time of application |
| Appraisal Fee |
At inspection |
| Property Inspection (optional) |
At inspection |
| Legal Fees |
Closing |
| Legal Disbursements |
Closing |
| Deed and/or mortgage registration |
Closing |
Property Survey
(sometimes provided by seller) |
When completed |
Land Transfer, Deed Tax or Property
Purchase Tax (in Quebec within 3 months following signing) |
Closing |
Mortgage Interest Adjustment and
Take Over Fee (if applicable) |
Closing |
| Adjustments for Fuel, Taxes, etc. |
Closing |
Mortgage Insurance
(and application fee if applicable) |
Closing |
| Home and Property Insurance |
Closing and on-going |
Connection charges for utilities
such as gas, water and electricity |
Date of move |
| Moving Expenses |
Date of move |
Other
Costs May Include:
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landscaping
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redecorating
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furnishings
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appliances
repairs
Typical monthly costs incurred with home ownership are
mortgage payments, maintenance, insurance, condo fees, property taxes and
utilities.