Is a home inspection a condition of sale in Alberta?
A home inspection is optional in Alberta. It becomes part of the deal only if you write it into your offer. Here is how inspection conditions work and what happens if issues come up.
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Answers for Edmonton home buyers
Plain-language guides to inspections, maintenance and buying a home in Edmonton and area.
What are the red flags in older Edmonton homes?
Poly-B, knob-and-tube, vermiculite, galvanized pipes and more: what each looks like, why insurers ask about it, and which specialist to call next.
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What can a winter home inspection check in Edmonton?
Snow and cold limit a few parts of an inspection, but the heating system, attic and interior can be checked well. Here is what a winter report covers and what to look at again in spring.
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What does a condo inspection cover in Edmonton?
A condo inspection looks at your unit and the systems that serve it. The condo documents and reserve fund study cover the rest of the building. Here is how the two fit together.
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Should you inspect a brand-new home in Alberta?
How Alberta's new home warranty works, what each coverage period protects, and when an independent inspection fits in: before possession and before the one-year mark.
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Pre-purchase vs pre-listing inspection: which do you need?
Buyers and sellers both use home inspections, at different times and for different reasons. Here is how to tell which one fits your situation.
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What does a home inspection include in Alberta?
The parts of the house an Alberta home inspection covers, what the contract and report must contain, and what sits outside the inspection.
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How much does a home inspection cost in Edmonton?
What drives the price of a home inspection, what the fee pays for under Alberta rules, and what to ask before you book.
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