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That’s helpful. I have probably grouped unlike properties too quickly. I’ll separate purpose-built stock from converted and otherwise student-oriented buildings, use narrower neighbourhood boundaries, and track withdrawn listings and cumulative time rather than the displayed figure alone. I’ll...

We have checked the obvious purchase costs and discussed the uncertainty with our adviser. What remains unclear is how the two options behave once routine ownership turns into actual maintenance. One is a 1,830 sq ft new-build flat in Montreal; the other is a similarly priced duplex. The flat...

A poor choice here could mean carrying expensive ownership costs and then selling just as I need to relocate. A comparable Montreal apartment is around C$668,200, and its interest, property tax, maintenance and association dues would put the monthly outlay well above my current rent. I am...