Charles La Haye Real Estate Broker

10/01/2026

The best investment condos in Montreal aren’t always the ones with the
lowest asking price.

In Verdun, I look at the building—not just the unit.

A condo can be well located and still be a poor investment. The
co-ownership documents may show deferred maintenance, weak finances or
recurring special assessments.

Before writing a promise to purchase, review:

• The declaration of co-ownership
• Recent meeting minutes
• Financial statements
• Insurance
• The contingency fund

Then there are the monthly condo fees. Low fees may look attractive, but
sometimes they mean the syndicate isn’t putting enough aside for future
work.

Expected rent is only part of the calculation. Include the down payment,
mortgage, condo fees, municipal and school taxes, insurance, maintenance,
vacancy risk, notary fees and welcome tax.

And confirm the building’s rental rules.

The certificate of location matters too. Alterations, parking, storage or
compliance issues can affect financing and resale.

For sellers, clean documentation helps. So does being transparent about
upcoming work. It can prevent surprises during the buyer’s inspection and
document review.

My takeaway: compare buildings, not just listings. A condo with predictable
expenses and a well-managed syndicate is often the better choice.

When you’re evaluating a Verdun condo, what do you look at first: the unit,
the building finances or the location?

Charles La Haye
Real Estate Broker
Remax Action
Westmount
514 236 3879

09/30/2026

🏙️ **NEW LISTING | NORDELEC LOFT | $379,900**

Industrial character meets modern city living at **1730 Rue St-Patrick, #620**, in Montréal’s Pointe-Saint-Charles. This authentic **Nordelec loft** features impressive **14-foot vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, panoramic city views**, and the distinctive character of this landmark building. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}

✨ 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom
📐 44.9 m² of living space
🏙️ 6th-floor unit with city views
☀️ Oversized windows & soaring ceilings
❄️ Central air conditioning
🏊 Inground pool
🏋️ Gym & spectacular common areas
🌊 Close to the Lachine Canal, restaurants, shops, bike paths & transit
🍽️ Appliances, washer & dryer included :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}

Offered at **$379,900**. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

A fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a distinctive urban property with true industrial-loft character in one of Montréal’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.

📲 **Contact me for more information or to schedule a private showing.**

Charles La Haye
Real Estate Broker
RE/MAX Action
514-236-3879

[View the full listing](https://www.remax-quebec.com/en/properties/condo-for-sale-montreal/1730-rue-st-patrick-montreal-le-sud-ouest-pointe-saint-charles-15637913)

09/29/2026

Price drop for this magnificent property for sale by RE/MAX.

B-1750 Rue Grand Trunk, Montréal (Le Sud-Ouest)

09/28/2026

New property on the market for sale by RE/MAX !

620-1730 Rue St-Patrick, Montréal (Le Sud-Ouest)

09/28/2026

🏙️ **NEW LISTING | Downtown Montréal | $399,000**

Welcome to **2020 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., Unit 1707**, a bright and modern **1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo** on the 17th floor in the heart of downtown Montréal.

https://www.remax-quebec.com/fr/proprietes/condo-a-vendre-montreal/2020-boul-rene-levesque-o-montreal-ville-marie-centre-ouest-25757607

✨ Open-concept living space
🌆 Beautiful city views
☀️ Abundant natural light
🏊 Indoor pool & sauna
🌿 Private balcony
📦 Indoor storage included
🚇 Steps from public transit
🎓 Close to Concordia University
🏒 Minutes from the Bell Centre
🍽️ Surrounded by restaurants, cafés and shops

Built in 2020, this condo is an excellent opportunity for a **first-time buyer, investor, or anyone looking for a Montréal pied-à-terre**.

📍 2020 Boul. René-Lévesque O., #1707, Montréal
💰 Asking price: **$399,000**

📲 Contact me for more information or to schedule a private showing.

🔗 [View the full listing](https://www.remax-quebec.com/fr/proprietes/condo-a-vendre-montreal/2020-boul-rene-levesque-o-montreal-ville-marie-centre-ouest-25757607)

09/28/2026

A condo with low fees isn’t automatically the better deal.
Sometimes, that lower monthly payment is just hiding a future bill.
When I compare two Montreal condos, I don’t look only at the monthly fee. I
check what’s included and how the building is managed.
Take two condos:
Condo A charges $350 per month, but owners pay separately for heat, hot
water, building insurance, snow removal, and parking maintenance.
Condo B charges $650. More services are included, and the reserve fund is
healthier.
Even with the higher monthly fee, Condo B may be the safer purchase.
Before submitting a promise to purchase, review the co-ownership documents
carefully, especially:
- Financial statements
- The declaration of co-ownership
- Reserve fund information
- Recent meeting minutes
- Insurance details
- Planned or past special assessments
Low condo fees can mean important maintenance has been postponed. High fees
aren’t automatically good either. They may reflect inefficient management,
so it’s worth asking questions.
And condo fees are only one part of the cost. They’re separate from
municipal taxes, school taxes, mortgage payments, welcome tax, notary fees,
and your own unit insurance.
My comparison is simple: calculate the total monthly cost, then look at the
building’s financial health.
Would you rather have lower monthly fees or stronger reserves and more
predictable expenses?

Charles La Haye
Real Estate Broker
Remax Action
Westmount
514 236 3879

09/26/2026

New property on the market for sale by RE/MAX !

1411-2320 Rue Tupper, Montréal (Ville-Marie)

09/25/2026

Price drop for this magnificent property for sale by RE/MAX.

7590 Av. Henri-Julien, Montréal (Villeray/Saint-Michel/Parc-Extension)

09/25/2026

How long does it take to sell a condo in Montreal?

The honest answer: a lot of the timeline is decided before the listing goes
live.

There are two dates to think about:

1. The day you receive and accept a promise to purchase
2. The day the sale is completed at the notary

The first depends mostly on pricing, presentation, competition and buyer
demand.

The second is often about financing, the buyer’s conditions and the
notary’s schedule.

For a condo, missing documents can add time. Before listing, I recommend
gathering:

• The declaration of co-ownership
• The latest financial statements
• Meeting minutes
• Insurance information
• Details about any special assessments

The certificate of location matters too. If it no longer reflects the
property, you may need a new one. That can affect the transaction timeline.

I also wouldn’t base the price only on the municipal assessment. Buyers and
lenders look at comparable sales, the condo’s condition, the building’s
finances and any upcoming work.

My practical advice: prepare the file first. Price the property using
recent comparable sales, and decide ahead of time how you’ll handle
conditions in a promise to purchase.

Once the right buyer appears, the sale can move quickly. Missing paperwork
is often what slows things down.

Are you planning to sell a Montreal condo this year, or are you still
figuring out the timeline?

Charles La Haye
Real Estate Broker
Remax Action
Westmount
514 236 3879

09/24/2026

One of the most expensive mistakes sellers make? Renovating before checking
what buyers will actually pay.
If you’re wondering how to increase your home’s value, first understand
where it stands today. Don’t start by guessing—or renovating.
A seller recently asked me whether a new kitchen would add more value than a
fresh coat of paint. It depended on the property, the neighbourhood, the
condition of the rest of the home and the likely buyer.
Before spending money, I suggest three things:
1. Compare your home with recently sold properties, not just active
listings. Asking prices don’t confirm market value.
2. Fix the issues that create hesitation. Poor lighting, deferred
maintenance, outdated flooring or an unclear layout can affect a buyer’s
perception more than expensive finishes.
3. Get the paperwork ready. For a Montreal condo, buyers and their lenders
may review the declaration of co-ownership, financial statements, meeting
minutes, insurance and any special assessments. A current certificate of
location is also important.
The municipal assessment is useful for tax purposes. It isn’t a reliable
indication of resale value and shouldn’t be used alone to set your asking
price.
Before authorizing a major renovation, look at the cost, the likely effect
on buyer appeal and whether the neighbourhood supports that price point.
Sometimes better preparation and more accurate pricing are the better
investment.
What improvement do you think adds the most value to a Montreal property?
Have you seen it pay off?

Charles La Haye
Real Estate Broker
Remax Action
Westmount
514 236 3879