Elena Schneider

These are some of the closing costs - Just to give you an idea! Property Appraisal $300-$450 plus GST. An appraiser is hired by the lender to confirm the value of the home. An appraisal is not always required, but is common for buyers putting at least 20% down. ... Home Inspection $300-$600 plus gst. depending on the size of the home, paid to the inspection company by the buyer at the time of the inspection. In some cases, the sellers might have had a pre-inspection done. In other cases, you may choose to wave the inspection clause altogether. Deposit this is usually 5% of the purchase price, paid either within 24 hours of the offer acceptance or upon final subject removal - depending on how the contract is structured. It should be made out to the buyer’s agent brokerage in trust, and will be held until closing. This deposit will form part of your down payment. Legal Fees Amount varies depending on purchase price and lawyer/notary. This should also include ordering a title search and registering title. Estimated price is anywhere between $1000 - $1500. Title Insurance Sometimes included in your legal fees $250 - $400. Property Transfer Tax (PTT) For most residential properties the property transfer tax is 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the balance up to and including $2,000,000. If you are a first time homebuyer you may be exempt from this fully if your purchase is less than $500,000. Partial exemptions apply for a purchase price between $500,000 and $525,000. Property Tax Adjustment Generally property taxes are paid on July 1. for a full calendar year. HomesbyElena.ca #closingcost #completion #realestate #houseforsale #sold #investment #investor #firsttimehomebuyer #local #localrealtor #realtor #abbotsfordbc #abbotsfordrealtor #exprealty

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