Car-Buying Checklist for Newcomers96One of the first big purchases you’re likely to make after settling in Canada is a car. Here are some things you can do (and ways we can help) to make your car-buying experience a positive one:...
Do I need car insurance right away? Driving without insurance in Canada isn’t just risky — it’s illegal. So yes, whether you’re buying a new or used car, you’ll need to have at least the minimum mandatory insurance coverage before you can drive away in your newly purchased car. ...
Ex-rental cars: These cars must pass the official vehicle inspection (ITV) 2 years after purchase instead of the usual 4 years for a new car. Many people don’t know this and it can invalidate your insurance if you have to make a claim and the car hasn’t passed the ITV. If the c...
You will almost certainly be offered gap insurance in the dealership’s finance office. What they won’t usually tell you is that you don’t have to buy it from them. Instead, you should shop for gap insurance from a variety of sources, including the dealership, your car insurance company...
Car Advice Kia Telluride vs. Subaru Ascent The midsize SUV class is full of good choices, including the Kia Telluride and the Subaru Ascent. These SUVs have three rows of seating and plenty of passenger and cargo space, but one is clearly the superior choice. Read on to learn if the Ki...
{{B}}Buying a Home{{/B}} {{B}}To Buy or to Rent{{/B}} According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) , 37 percent of Canadian renters could afford to buy a home. But when it comes to buying or tenting, age, lifestyle, whether or not you’re a parent, even wher...
Significant Points to Remember Before Buying Used Cars from Canada.The sale of used cars is very much in vogue these days. Compared to the new ones, you can save a lot on the purchase of old cars because old cars are bought at a reduced price than the new makes whose prices are high...
Home Prices inHalifax Ok, enough of these “big city places”. We all know that house prices are way cheaper on the East Coast, so let’s run the numbers for Canada’s semi-hidden gem of a city. The average rent in Halifax isabout $1,600per month and the average cost of property...
Condo prices in Canada According to a December 2021 report by Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, 70% of Generation Z homebuyers said they would buy a single-family home if budget were not a consideration. But for many of today’sfirst-time home buyers, budget is thetop...
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