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or in the Ottawa region
Do you dream of buying a house, a condo, a cottage, or an income property? The Jesse Bigras Team supports you in finding the ideal property in Outaouais and the Greater Ottawa area.
Thanks to our expertise in the Quebec and Ontario real estate markets, we provide you with privileged access to the best opportunities, from vibrant urban neighbourhoods to peaceful residential areas.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, an investor, or looking for your dream home, our team is by your side to advise you, negotiate, and guide you through every step of the process.
One team. Two provinces. One mission: to help you find the place where you will feel at home.
Start your search today and discover properties for sale in Outaouais and Ottawa with the Jesse Bigras Team.
Meet our team of local experts
Located in the Outaouais region of Quebec
One team. Two provinces. One goal: your real estate success.
The Jesse Bigras team supports you in Gatineau and Ottawa with unique expertise in the Quebec and Ontario markets. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, benefit from a bilingual, personable, and strategic service—on both sides of the river.
Located in the Ottawa region, Ontario
In Summary
Buying in Quebec generally means working with a notary and benefiting from often more affordable prices in several areas of the Outaouais.
Buying in Ontario typically involves a real estate lawyer and potentially higher property transfer costs, but provides access to the Ontario market and its specific tax and administrative characteristics.
For buyers considering living or investing on both sides of the river, it is particularly useful to work with a team that knows both markets and the regulations of each province.
The Legal System
Quebec
- Uses civil law (Civil Code of Quebec).
- The notary plays a central role in the transaction.
- The notary prepares the deed of sale, verifies titles, and proceeds with the property transfer.
Ontario
- Uses common law.
- Transactions are generally handled by a real estate lawyer.
- The lawyer performs legal verifications and prepares closing documents.
The Welcome Tax
Quebec
- Buyers pay the “welcome tax” after purchase.
- The amount varies according to the municipality and the property value.
Ontario
- Buyers pay a Land Transfer Tax.
- In the city of Toronto, an additional municipal tax is added to the provincial tax.
Closing Costs
Quebec
- Generally lower notary fees.
- Transfer duties, municipal and school tax adjustments.
Ontario
- Lawyer fees.
- Land Transfer Tax often higher than the welcome tax in several Quebec municipalities.
- Certain programs offer rebates to first-time buyers.
Inspections and Purchase Conditions
Quebec
- Promises to purchase are often drafted with inspection and financing conditions.
- Forms are generally standardized by brokers.
Ontario
- In highly competitive markets, some offers may be presented without conditions (“firm offers”), although this carries greater risks for the buyer.
School Taxes
Quebec
- Property owners pay an annual school tax in addition to municipal taxes.
Ontario
- School taxes are integrated into municipal property taxes.
The Ottawa–Outaouais Market
Quebec
- Often more affordable home prices
- Quebec transfer duties
- Notary required
- Quebec tax system
- Quebec provincial services
Ontario
- Generally higher prices
- Ontario Land Transfer Tax
- Real estate lawyer
- Ontario tax system
- Ontario provincial services