Buying a Cottage

The 2003 Royal le Page Recreational Property Report stated that 6% of Canadians will be looking to buy cottage property in the next 2-3 years. That's a lot of people searching for their piece of waterfront paradise. With fewer cottages coming on the market each year, buyers need to be ready to move quickly when they find their dream cottage. The articles and reports here are full of useful material to help prospective purchasers make rapid and well- informed decisions when property hunting.

Permanent Vacation by Glenn Garnett is an interesting reflection on taking the plunge and buying a cottage in a rural area. Based on an interview with Karen Richardson of Country Newcomer Services, the article focuses on Karen's experiences of leaving the big city lights behind, and moving to the quieter life of a Bancroft cottage. A good read for anyone considering a permanent move to paradise!

Permanent Vacation Permanent Vacation by Glenn Garnett is an interesting reflection on taking the plunge and buying a cottage in a rural area. Based on an interview with Karen Richardson of Country Newcomer Services, the article focuses on Karen's experiences of leaving the big city lights behind, and moving to the quieter life of a Bancroft cottage. A good read for anyone considering a permanent move to paradise! Thirteen Extra Costs to be aware of when buying a home a Century 21 guide to make sure you don't have any nasty surprises when you buy your home or cottage. Six things you must know before you buy a brief summary of the essential things to have in place before you start cottage hunting.