One of the most important investments of your life is the purchase of your home.
There are many important questions that a first time home buyer must be aware of. Most new buyers do not understand the home buying process and may become confused or discouraged from making that important purchase.
Allow a mortgage professional to guild you through this important and sometimes confusing buying process.
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BC first time homebuyers can expect to pay additional expenses when purchasing their home. Most of the expenses in purchasing a home are onetime costs but others are continuing costs.
A down payment of 5 to 10% is usually your largest initial cost for a first time home buyer but you should be aware of additional costs such as:
Legal Fees & Disbursements
GST and PST (if applicable)
Property or Land Transfer Tax
Adjustments (reimbursed to the vendor)
Interest
Property Taxes
Utility Payments
Strata or Condominium Fees
Estoppel certificate fee
Survey Fee
Home Inspection Fee
Water quality and quantity certificate
Appraisal Fee
Mortgage broker's fee (if applicable)
Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium (if less than 25% down)
Mortgage Loan Insurance Application Fee (if less than 25% down)
Moving Expenses
Renovations and repairs
Furniture, paint, carpeting, window coverings, etc.
Service and Utility Hook-up Fees
Property/Condominium Insurance
Mortgage Application Fee
Deed and/or Mortgage Registration Fee
After the purchase of your home you will have to be prepared for additional expenses that come monthly, quarterly or on a yearly basis. Some such costs include: