2011 Statistical Year in Review

2010 Statistical Year in Review

Buying a Property Site-Unseen

Cancelled--Tax sales that get cancelled--how to protect yourself

Cheque from a credit union--why is this a problem?

Conditions—Can I include a condition with my tender?

Crown interests—Buying a property that is subject to an interest in favour of the Crown

Execution Search—What is this? Why is it important?

Extra money--If a property sells for more than the minimum tender amount, what happens to the extra money?

How is the Minimum Tender Amount calculated?

How long will it take to register a tax deed?

Lawyer--Do people usually use a lawyer when they buy a tax sale property?

Mortgages—After a tax sale what happens to existing mortgages?

Mortgages—Getting a mortgage to buy a tax sale property--BE CAREFUL!

Property doesn’t sell—What happens if no one buys a property?

Re-claiming a property--Do the owners have a year to re-claim a tax sale property?

Sherriff’s Sales

“Subject to execution, if enforceable”—what does this mean?

Tax Sales—Are there busy/slow times of the year for tax sales?

Tax Sales - Can I get my money back if I decide I don't want a property after being declared the highest tenderer or successful purchaser?

Tax Sales—Can I view a property before I put in a tender or a bid?

Tax Sales—What’s the difference between public auction and public tender?

Tenders--Four ways to have your tender rejected

Tenders—The “20% Deposit Rule”

Tenders—The “Ink Rule”

Tenders--The "Rule of One"

Tenders—What happens if my tender is not accepted?

Tenders—What if I submit a tender and then decide that I don’t want to buy the property?

Tenders—What if two people submit the same amount on their tender?

Using Aerial Photos - Parcel Fabric (Part 1 of 3)

Using Aerial Photos - Google Maps (Part 2 of 3)

Using Aerial Photos - MetaData (Part 3 of 3)

Vacant Possession—What if I buy a property and there are people living there?

What does it mean when the legal description says “S/T interest in/spousal interest/beneficiaries interest”?

What is a “Postponed” tax sale

Why does a municipality repeat a tax sale, often with a lower minimum tender or bid amount?

Will a Treasurer’s Statutory Declaration show if there are Crown interests?