Short-term rentals
Short-term rental rules are strict in Montreal, and the declaration of co-ownership may also prohibit it. Check before buying to rent out.
Buying in downtown Montreal
Buying a property in downtown Montreal.
Universities, offices, culture and the metro at your door: downtown Montreal offers car-free urban living.
The local market
The Downtown Montreal real estate market.
Downtown Montreal brings together the Quartier des spectacles, the International District, the Golden Square Mile and the McGill and Concordia campuses, at the foot of Mount Royal. Restaurants, culture, shops and offices are within walking distance.
Supply is mostly condos, from recent full-service towers to older buildings, along with a few prestigious row houses in the Golden Square Mile and Shaughnessy Village.
Areas covered: Quartier des spectacles · Quartier international · Mille carré doré · Shaughnessy Village · Quartier chinois
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from downtown Montreal.
MetroThe green and orange lines serve downtown through many stations, including McGill, Peel, Guy-Concordia and Bonaventure.
REM and trainsCentral Station and Lucien-L’Allier station connect downtown to the REM and exo lines.
On footOffices, universities, shops, restaurants and venues are within walking distance.
They bought with Mercedes
What Montreal buyers say.
Buying a house in Montreal was easy thanks to Mercedes from Équipe MG. She is a knowledgeable and professional Montreal realtor who made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home or condo in MTL.Mercedes Galarreta est une courtière immobilière professionnelle et dévouée à Montréal. Elle m’a accompagné à chaque étape de l’achat de ma propriété, incluant le financement, et a pris le temps de bien comprendre mes besoins. Je recommande fortement ce courtier immobilier pour un service efficace et rassurant !!Before you make an offer
What to check in downtown Montreal.
Noise and construction
Visit the unit at different times and ask about construction planned around the building.
Condo documents
For a condo, ask for the declaration of co-ownership, meeting minutes, contingency fund and contingency fund study before you commit.
Taxes and fees
Add the address’s municipal and school taxes, the property transfer tax (welcome tax) and notary fees to your budget.
Neighbourhoods
Other Montreal areas.
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Ahuntsic
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Plateau Mont-Royal
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Rosemont
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Villeray
Montreal
Saint-Laurent
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Westmount
Outremont Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) Hampstead Town of Mount Royal (TMR) Cartierville Anjou Côte-des-Neiges Lachine LaSalle Mile End Griffintown Saint-Henri Pointe-Saint-Charles Little Burgundy Ville-Émard L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Mercier Montréal-Nord Pierrefonds-Roxboro Rivière-des-Prairies Pointe-aux-Trembles La Petite-Patrie Saint-Léonard Verdun Nuns’ Island Old Montreal Centre-Sud Saint-Michel Park Extension Baie-D’Urfé Beaconsfield Côte Saint-Luc Dollard-des-Ormeaux Dorval Kirkland Montréal-Est Montreal West Pointe-Claire Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Senneville
The blog
Worth reading for your project.
Montreal neighbourhoods to compare for your project
Saint-Laurent, Westmount, Outremont, NDG, Hampstead or the Town of Mount Royal: compare neighbourhoods by property type and the daily life you are looking for.
Read the articleBuying a property in Anjou: comparing your options in the neighbourhood
A guide to comparing properties in Anjou based on your budget, commutes and your household’s needs.
Read the articleBuying a condo in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Compare condos in Côte-des-Neiges–NDG based on the building, fees, transit and your priorities.
Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in downtown Montreal.
How much does a property cost in downtown Montreal?
Prices depend on the property type, street, age and condition. To find the price that fits your budget, start with the affordability calculator, then let’s compare recent sales in the area.
Calculate how much I can borrowHow do I get around from downtown Montreal?
The green and orange lines serve downtown through many stations, Central Station hosts the REM and exo trains, and everything is easy on foot.
What types of properties are there in downtown Montreal?
Supply is mostly condos, from recent full-service towers to older buildings, along with a few prestigious row houses in the Golden Square Mile and Shaughnessy Village.
Do I need a broker to buy in downtown Montreal?
It is not mandatory, but a broker who represents you helps you compare properties, prepare an offer and follow the conditions through to the notary signing. In Quebec, this representation is set out in a buyer brokerage contract, which also states the compensation before you start.
The next step
Let’s talk about buying in downtown Montreal.
A question, a property in mind or a project to plan? Mercedes will get back to you quickly.