Planning an Ottawa move? Put the sale and purchase together.
Choose your timing priorities
Think about your ideal move date, work commute and what flexibility you have if closing dates do not match. Write down what must happen and what can change.
Check the financing sequence
Ask your lender what is possible before deciding whether to buy or sell first. Mortgage approval, bridge financing and carrying two properties depend on your circumstances and lender requirements.
Compare the right properties
Ottawa includes very different neighbourhoods and property types. A condo, suburban detached home and rural property need different comparisons. Look beyond city-wide headlines when considering a pricing strategy.
Plan practical preparation
Make a list of repairs, paperwork, access arrangements and moving tasks. For a condominium, gather the available condominium information; for a rural home, organize available well and septic records. Your adviser can help identify what is relevant.
Ask for a personal next step
Tell Amanda where the property is, when you hope to move and whether you are also buying. Start with a conversation about your plans rather than a promise of a particular price or sale date.
General planning information, not legal, tax or mortgage advice. Costs, availability and property requirements vary. Verify details for your own circumstances.