Flood zone
The area has been affected by spring floods. Check the flood zone, the property’s history and insurance conditions before making an offer.
Buying in Îles-Laval
Buying a property in Îles-Laval.
Island living between the Rivière des Prairies and Lac des Deux Montagnes: Îles-Laval offers a unique setting, provided you know it well.
The local market
The Îles-Laval real estate market.
Îles-Laval groups small inhabited islands in western Laval, including Île Bigras, the best known. The area has kept a resort feel, with waterfront properties and a quiet pace of life.
Properties are mostly single-family homes, including former cottages converted into year-round homes and newer houses. Every property is different: the lot, water access and conversion history vary a lot.
Areas covered: Île Bigras · Île Verte · Île Ronde
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Îles-Laval.
REMÎle-Bigras station on the REM’s Deux-Montagnes branch connects the area to downtown Montreal. Check the current schedule.
Road accessAccess varies by island: check the drive to Sainte-Dorothée and Highway 13 from the exact address.
By the waterThe river and the lake are part of daily life: views, water activities and a natural setting.
Before you make an offer
What to check in Îles-Laval.
Former cottage
For a former seasonal home, check the foundation, insulation, permits for conversions and the connection to municipal services.
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 Laval areas.
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Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in Îles-Laval.
How much does a property cost in Îles-Laval?
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 Îles-Laval?
Île-Bigras station on the REM’s Deux-Montagnes branch serves the area (check the service status when you search). Road access and the drive to Sainte-Dorothée and the highways depend on the island and the address.
What types of properties are there in Îles-Laval?
Properties are mostly single-family homes, including former cottages converted into year-round homes and newer houses. Every property is different: the lot, water access and conversion history vary a lot.
Do I need a broker to buy in Îles-Laval?
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 Îles-Laval.
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