Alternatives to the CMHC Guide for New Brunswick First-Time Home Buyers
The CMHC homebuying guide misses NB's transfer tax trap, oil tank liability, septic risks, and Land Titles fees. Here are the real alternatives for NB buyers.
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Best First-Home Guide for Moving to New Brunswick from Ontario
The best home buying resource for Ontario buyers relocating to NB — covering the transfer tax trap, oil tanks, septic risks, and rural infrastructure gaps.
Best First-Home Resource for Francophone and Acadian Buyers in New Brunswick
The best home buying guide for NB Francophone buyers — covering UNI Financial, caisse populaire mortgages, bilingual legal process, and federal program stacking.
First-Time Home Buyer New Brunswick: Programs, Grants, and What Actually Helps in 2026
Complete guide to first-time home buyer programs in New Brunswick. Federal FHSA, HBP, provincial Home Ownership Program, and municipal HAF grants explained.
How to Budget for Closing Costs in New Brunswick Without a Financial Advisor
A line-by-line breakdown of every NB closing cost — RPTT on assessed value, Land Titles fees, oil tank inspection, septic due diligence — so you can budget without paying for advice.
Land Transfer Tax New Brunswick: How the 1% RPTT Actually Works
New Brunswick's Real Property Transfer Tax is 1% of the higher of purchase price or assessed value. No first-time buyer exemption. Here's how to calculate it.
Moving to New Brunswick from Ontario: What Home Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Relocating from Ontario to New Brunswick? Here's what's different about buying a home -- property taxes, oil tanks, well water, septic systems, and closing costs.
New Brunswick First-Home Guide vs Free CMHC and Government Resources
CMHC and Service New Brunswick cover the basics. Here is everything they miss about NB's transfer tax trap, oil tanks, septic risks, and Land Titles fees.
New Brunswick Flood Hazard Map: How to Check Flood Risk Before Buying a Home
Use New Brunswick's flood hazard maps to check property flood risk before buying. Saint John River flooding, insurance gaps, and due diligence for home buyers.
New Brunswick Home Buying Guide vs Relying on Your Real Estate Agent
Your NB real estate agent earns a commission when you buy. Here is what they will not cover — and why an independent guide fills the gap.
New Brunswick Property Tax Calculator: How to Estimate Your Annual Tax Bill
How New Brunswick property taxes work. Provincial and municipal rates, how assessed value determines your bill, and how to estimate costs before buying.
New Brunswick Purchase and Sale Agreement: Key Clauses and Conditions Buyers Must Know
How the NBREA purchase agreement works in New Brunswick. Standard conditions for financing, inspection, and radon holdback explained for first-time buyers.
Property Assessment New Brunswick: How SNB Values Your Home and What You Can Do About It
How Service New Brunswick calculates property assessments using Current Value Assessment. Spike protection, appeal deadlines, and what buyers need to know.
Radon Testing New Brunswick: Levels, Risks, and the Holdback Clause Buyers Should Know
New Brunswick has elevated radon risk. Learn how to test, what levels require mitigation, and how the NBREA radon holdback clause protects buyers at closing.
Registry of Deeds New Brunswick: The Land Titles Transition Every Buyer Should Understand
New Brunswick is converting from Registry of Deeds to Land Titles. Here's what the Certificate of Registered Ownership means and how conversion affects your closing.
Saint John Real Estate Market: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Saint John NB real estate market overview for first-time buyers. Average prices, heritage home risks, neighborhood guide, and what to inspect before buying.
Title Insurance New Brunswick: Why It Matters More Here Than Most Provinces
Title insurance in New Brunswick protects against risks from the Registry-to-Land Titles transition. What it covers, what it costs, and when you need it.
Well Water Testing New Brunswick: What Buyers Must Test Before Closing
How to test well water when buying a home in New Brunswick. RPC lab kits, costs, what contaminants to check, and why you should never skip this step.