Well and septic system
Have the well water tested and the septic system inspected, and ask for maintenance and compliance records.
Buying in Saint-Colomban
Forests, large lots and newer neighbourhoods: Saint-Colomban attracts families who want nature near Mirabel and Saint-Jérôme.
The local market
Saint-Colomban, in the Rivière-du-Nord area, is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the Laurentians in recent decades. Its residential neighbourhoods are built in the forest, often on generous lots, with plenty of nature nearby.
The housing stock is mostly recent single-family homes on large wooded lots, with some rural properties. Many properties are not connected to municipal water and sewer.
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Before you make an offer
Have the well water tested and the septic system inspected, and ask for maintenance and compliance records.
Check the lot boundaries, drainage, winter access and municipal rules on tree cutting.
For a condo, ask for the declaration of co-ownership, meeting minutes, contingency fund and contingency fund study before you commit.
Add the address’s municipal and school taxes, the property transfer tax (welcome tax) and notary fees to your budget.
Neighbourhoods
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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 borrowHighways 15 and 50, reached through Mirabel and Saint-Jérôme, lead to Laval and Montreal. The commute depends a lot on the area.
The housing stock is mostly recent single-family homes on large wooded lots, with some rural properties. Many properties are not connected to municipal water and sewer.
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
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