North York condo guides

How the guides are written

Every rule, rate and dollar limit in these guides comes from a primary source: the Government of Canada, Ontario, the City of Toronto, the Condominium Authority of Ontario, Tarion, the Home Construction Regulatory Authority or the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). Each guide lists its sources at the end so you can check a figure yourself. The guides are general information. They point you to a lawyer, an accountant or a mortgage professional where a decision depends on your own circumstances.

North York is a former city inside the City of Toronto. Costs differ because a buyer there pays the City of Toronto municipal land transfer tax in addition to the Ontario tax. City rules such as the Vacant Home Tax and the short-term rental rules apply to owners. The guides explain each of these where it comes up.

Which guide to start with

• Buying a resale unit, including a first purchase or a move from a house into a condo: the North York condo buying guide.
• Selling a unit you own: the North York condo selling guide.
• Buying from a builder before the building is finished and buying an assignment: the North York pre-construction condo guide.
• A home with its own front door: the North York condo townhouse guide.
• Larger units and penthouses: the North York luxury condo guide.
• Buying to rent out: the North York condo investment guide.

Figures and tools that go with the guides

North York condo prices lists TRREB sales figures by district and community, each with its period and sales count. The Toronto land transfer tax calculator and the mortgage calculator put numbers on a purchase price. The North York condo neighbourhoods page leads to twelve area guides. North York condos for sale shows current listings.