MONTREAL REAL ESTATE BLOG

Certificate of Location: Everything You Should Know | August 09

A MONTREAL REAL ESTATE BROKER’S GUIDE Certificate of Location: Everything You Should Know The certificate of location is one of those legal documents in Quebec that can stall the sale of a property, or trigger penalties, when it isn’t in proper order. Often confused with the cadastral plan, it does something that plan cannot: it lays […]

Montreal’s Property Assessment Rolls: What Are They About? | July 19

A MONTREAL REAL ESTATE BROKER’S GUIDE Quebec’s Property Assessment Rolls: What Are They About? Every three years, Quebec municipalities publish a new property assessment roll, often called the municipal assessment, and Montreal is no exception.  This official document updates the actual value of every property based on a professional assessor’s analysis. Errors can happen, which […]

Interview on Canada Express: Quebec’s Welcome Tax Refund for First-Time Buyers | April 30

Quebec’s Welcome Tax Refund Program for First-Time Buyer Interview on Canada Express, Middle East Radio Montreal, April 30, 2026 – Rola Hamdan returned live on Middle East Radio for a real estate segment on the Canada Express show. Hosted by Rania Bou Nassif, journalist and host, the discussion focused on the new first-time buyer aid […]

New NDP Leader: Avi Lewis Wins the Leadership and His Housing and Real Estate Plan | March 30

New NDP Leader: Avi Lewis Wins the Leadership His Housing and Real Estate Plan Published by Rola Hamdan, Montreal Luxury Real Estate Broker with 25 years in finance and real estateLast Update: May 21, 2026 Avi Lewis has been elected Canada’s new NDP leader, winning the party’s leadership race on Sunday March 29, 2026 with […]

No-Pet Clause in Quebec Ruled a Violation of Charter Rights by Housing Tribunal | March 24

Perspective from an experience real estate broker No-Pet Clause in Quebec Ruled a Violation of Charter Rights by Housing Tribunal By Rola Hamdan, Residential and Commercial Real Estate Broker Last Update: May 26, 2026 30-Seconds Summary   – Quebec’s Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) struck down a lease clause prohibiting pets in a rental unit, […]

Bank of Canada March 2026 Announcement: Rate Hold at 2.25% Expected | March 17

Bank of Canada March 2026 Announcement: Rate Hold at 2.25% Expected By Rola Hamdan, Luxury real estate and mortgage broker in Montreal. Last updated: March 17, 2026. The 30-second Summary The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% on March 18, 2026. Inflation is back within the 1 to 3% […]