Buy a Home

You will have to make many decisions when buying a home in Ontario. Learn about what is involved with buying a home, including costs and types of homes.

Buying Basics

Should I buy a new or resale home?
Your decision will be based on the amount of time, planning and money that will be required.
Buying Your First Home in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know
This guide has information about the process of buying a home in Canada. Available in different languages.
The ABCs of Condominiums
You can buy many different types of condominiums. Which kind is right for you? What do you need to know about buying a condominium?

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Buying a Home

How do I buy a home?
You need to consider many things when you buy a home, especially if it is your first time owning a home in Canada.
Buying a Home: Who you Need on your Team
A CMHC brochure with information in different languages of the professionals involved when buying a home in Canada.
Making an Offer and Closing the Deal
Tips from CMHC on how to make an offer, close the deal and buy your first home in Canada. Available in different languages.

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Costs and Financing

How much does it cost to buy a home?
The cost of buying a home varies, but it is important to know all the additional costs and fees involved.
Are there any incentives or tax breaks for buying a home?
These are the government incentives for first-time homebuyers.
Choosing the Right Mortgage for You
This multilingual brochure has information about choosing a mortgage, including common types of mortgages, terminology, how to determine what you can afford, and more.

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Landlord Rights and Responsibilities

How often can a landlord increase the rent?
Your landlord can only increase your rent once every 12 months. You must receive 90 days written notice before the increase.
Maintenance and Repairs - A Guide for Tenants
This booklet explains the types of maintenance and repairs that landlords must do, steps tenants can take to get things fixed, and ways tenants can get help.
Making a Service Request to Your Landlord
If you have issues with the condition of the apartment that you are renting (such as plumbing problems, no or low heat, a broken window), talk to your landlord and submit a service request in writing.

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Buy a Home

Buying Basics

Should I buy a new or resale home?

Buying Your First Home in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know

The ABCs of Condominiums

Buying a Home

How do I buy a home?

Buying a Home: Who you Need on your Team

Making an Offer and Closing the Deal

Costs and Financing

How much does it cost to buy a home?

Are there any incentives or tax breaks for buying a home?

Choosing the Right Mortgage for You

Landlord Rights and Responsibilities

How often can a landlord increase the rent?

Maintenance and Repairs - A Guide for Tenants

Making a Service Request to Your Landlord