{"id":1420,"date":"2013-05-07T10:57:51","date_gmt":"2013-05-07T10:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/?p=1420"},"modified":"2019-03-11T20:59:23","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T20:59:23","slug":"buying-a-home-and-your-municipal-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/buying-a-home-and-your-municipal-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider Municipal Taxes Before Buying a Property"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jennifer Lynn Walker <\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of people enter the real estate market without understanding all of the costs involved in a deal: a building inspection, land transfer tax, notary costs, adjustment costs at the signing, insurance, immediate renovation costs\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n

Last but not least on this list is the municipal tax \u2014 a major expense you\u2019ll have to pay each year. <\/span><\/p>\n

This expense will likely go up suddenly when you buy your property and it could be much more than you think. <\/span><\/p>\n

How is your municipal tax rate assessed? <\/b><\/p>\n

The municipal tax is based on your <\/span>municipal evaluation<\/b>. The city evaluates your home and land based on recent sales, renovations, and annual appreciation. City assessors may even visit the property to complete their evaluation. Your municipal taxes are based on their findings.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two other ways your property value can be assessed: <\/span><\/p>\n

Real estate brokers normally do a <\/span>comparative market analysis<\/b> that puts a market value on your property by comparing it to recent sales in your area. This is normally done just before you put your house up for sale or when you are planning on buying and want to verify that you are paying market value.<\/span><\/p>\n

Banks may want an evaluation done to make sure they are not lending beyond the house\u2019s value and will hire a <\/span>professional appraiser<\/b> to do the job. Their analysis is a lot more intensive than a real estate broker\u2019s or a mere city assessment. These reports are not made public.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MEET JENN<\/h1>\n

Real Estate Broker & Educator<\/h4>\n

Jennifer Lynn Walker has specialized in buying and selling both residential and multiplex properties since 2003. She’s built a strong network of specialist, to give her clients a seamless experience throughout the real estate journey. Founder of\u00a0Montreal Real Estate Investor\u2019s Group, and Jolly Green Homes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>How can I help you today?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Municipal assessments don\u2019t always correlate with market value<\/b><\/p>\n

The important thing for real estate investors to know is that municipal assessments don\u2019t always correlate with market value. <\/span><\/p>\n

There is no real pattern or consistency. The one factor that does seem consistent is that after a property changes ownership, the municipal assessment of its value will probably go up.<\/span><\/p>\n

The largest municipal tax hike normally happens when there\u2019s a house flip \u2014 a contractor or investor buys at a low price and increases the property\u2019s value. The contractor has probably taken the time to get a permit, which will flag the city that a new evaluation needs to be done. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even if the contractor didn\u2019t get a permit, the higher purchase price alone will trigger the city to re-assess the property\u2019s value and taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buyers are seldom aware of this factor when budgeting. It is in your best interest to compare the municipal evaluation with the property\u2019s market value as assessed by a broker or the bank. Then call the city and find out what your new approximate cost will be before you buy. This is particularly important if you have a tight budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a seller, you may not be responsible for this information; however the last thing you want is for this issue to become a problem when you are in the process of signing the act of sale at the notary. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it\u2019s always best to do your due diligence ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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