Resources

The following organizations offer advice and/or services of interest to new home buyers in Ontario.

Consumer Protection Ontario

Consumer Protection Ontario provides information about your rights as a consumer when buying a new home or condominium.  Visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/consumer-protection-ontario

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a helpful booklet called Consumer's Guide to Buying a Home. CMHC’s website also dedicates an entire section geared to home buyers. Visit  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/index.cfm or call (toll-free) 1-800-668-2642.

Canadian Bankers' Association  

Canadian Bankers' Association offers two helpful financial brochures called Mortgage Wise and Managing Money​​​​. Visit  http://www.cba.ca/ or call (toll free) 1-800-263-0231 for more information.​

Law Society of Upper Canada 

If you would like help selecting a real estate lawyer, call the Law Society of Upper Canada's lawyer-referral service (toll free) at 1-800-268-8326 or visit www.lsuc.on.ca. In Toronto, call (416) 947-3330.   

Ontario Home Builders' Association 

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) is a good place to start to source builders, developers and contractors in your area. Call (toll-free) at 1-800-387-0109, or search among OHBA’s 3500 members by visiting https://www.ohba.ca/. ​

City of Toronto

The City of Toronto provides resources for anyone involved in renovating or constructing a home in an established neighbourhood.  Visit  toronto.ca/infill.