First-time buyer guide

Prepare your first purchase with more clarity.

Download my free guide to better understand the key steps, down payment, costs to expect and how to prepare your financing.

First-time buyer guide cover
  • Financial preparation
  • Down payment
  • Pre-qualification
  • Documents to prepare
  • Costs related to buying
  • Common mistakes to avoid

Why this guide makes a difference

A clear, step-by-step plan

From your first budget to signing at the notary, without unnecessary jargon.

Real Quebec numbers

Down payment, transfer duties, notary fees and taxes: what you actually need to plan for.

Available programs

FHSA, HBP, tax credits and municipal incentives explained simply.

Written by an active broker

Based on real first-time buyer files financed in Quebec.

Chapter preview

  1. 01

    Assess your buying power

    Income, debts, GDS and TDS ratios: understand what lenders look at.

  2. 02

    Build your down payment

    Minimums, accepted sources and the 90-day traceability lenders require.

  3. 03

    Get your pre-approval

    The documents to gather and how to hold your rate before you start visiting.

  4. 04

    Costs to plan for

    Notary, inspection, welcome tax and adjustments: the full closing budget.

  5. 05

    Offer and financing

    Conditions, deadlines and coordination between your realtor and lender.

  6. 06

    Common mistakes

    What derails a first-time buyer file, and how to avoid it.

Frequently asked questions about the guide

Is the guide really free?
Yes. The guide is free and comes with no obligation; your contact details are only used to send it to you.
Who is this guide for?
First-time buyers in Quebec who want to understand the down payment, the real closing costs and the financing steps before house hunting.
How long until I receive it?
The download is available right after you submit the form, and a copy is also sent to your inbox.
Do I need a pre-approval to read it?
No. The guide prepares you for the pre-approval: you'll know which documents to gather and what to expect.

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