Getting Ready for Cottage Season

Things to Consider Before You Buy Real Estate

If you dream of spending lazy summer days lounging around your own cottage, now is the perfect time to buy real estate in Wasaga Beach and area. However, buying the perfect cottage requires a little bit of research.

Before You Buy

When it comes to buying a cottage, location is everything. Identify which attributes in a cottage are important to you and your family. Do you simply want it to be a cozy getaway, or are you looking for a place in an area where there’s easy access to the beach, boating or another favourite activity? Narrowing down what you want out of your cottage will help your REALTOR® know which properties to show you.

Things to Consider

Before you make the final decision to buy a cottage, ask yourself the following questions:

• Is the road that leads to the cottage easily accessible and maintained throughout the year?
• Where does water for the cottage come from? Is it from a lake or a well? Is the sewage or septic system far enough away from large trees?
• Is renovating or adding extra rooms to the cottage a possibility?
• If the cottage is on the beach, what are the by-laws pertaining to public beachfront access?

If you want to buy real estate near a lake, river or a stream, you will also want to inquire about the laws regarding fishing and boating in the area. Your REALTOR® can access all the information about the property and the area to help you make an informed decision.

Call DARLENE with any questions for all your Real Estate needs.