Sell, Evaluate and Finance a Multiplex in Quebec
Clear, data-driven guides for plex and income property owners on the North Shore. Valuation, tax, CMHC financing and sale strategies — without the jargon.
Columns & Positions
Our straight-talking opinions on the market, taxes and policies affecting plex owners on the North Shore — always with the devil's advocate.
OpinionRenoviction: the plex owner treated as a suspect
Bill 31 + moratorium until 2027: the good-faith owner who wants to renovate is presumed guilty, like a predatory fund. Our straight take — and the devil's advocate.
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OpinionOpinion: the city can buy your plex before you do
The municipal right of first refusal lets a city substitute itself for your buyer. The silent cost for the plex seller — and how to respond.
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OpinionHabitability: the real burden on the plex owner
Mandatory upkeep regulations from April 1, 2026, fines up to $10,000: the small landlord penalized like a predatory fund. Our position — and the devil's advocate.
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OpinionOpinion: the new assessment roll is inflating your plex taxes
The 2026–2028 roll is pushing your plex value up (+27%, +50% by sector) and so are your taxes. Why to contest before April 30 — and when to sell.
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OpinionOpinion: selling your plex as condos — nearly impossible
Moratorium, Rental Housing Tribunal (TAL) authorization, tenants' right to stay for life: three walls lock down divided co-ownership conversion. Why it's a seller's trap.
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OpinionOpinion: illegal Airbnb will sink your plex
$5M in fines, stolen CITQ numbers: illegal tourist rentals are a losing risk-return bet. Our straight take — and the devil's advocate.
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OpinionWelcome tax: the plex buyer forgotten
Quebec refunds the welcome tax to first-time buyers, but the investor-buyer of a plex pays full price. Our position — and the devil's advocate.
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OpinionOpinion: housing policy is strangling the small plex owner
1 in 4 plexes unprofitable, costs up 49%, programs nobody uses: the government caps your income without capping your costs. Our straight take — and the devil's advocate.
Read the column →Understanding Value, Tax and Financing
The concepts that make the difference when you own or buy an income property.
FinancingSell or Refinance Your Plex in 2026: The Calculation
Equity, rate, capital gains tax: the complete decision table for choosing between selling or refinancing your plex.
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EstateSelling an Inherited Income Property in Quebec
Liquidator, timelines, deemed disposition, capital gains and welcome tax: everything about selling an inherited property.
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EvaluateCalculating Multiplex Yield: Cap Rate, GRM, Cash Flow and DSCR
Four simple indicators to know whether a property is a good buy — and how to calculate them without a complicated spreadsheet.
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TaxWelcome Tax in Quebec in 2026: Calculation, Brackets and Exemptions
How the land transfer tax works, how much to budget for a multiplex, and the exemption cases to know.
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FinancingCMHC Financing and MLI Select (APH Select) in 2026
Points system, loan-to-value ratio, extended amortization and reduced premiums: the complete guide to insured financing.
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MontrealSelling a Duplex in Montreal: Prices, Tax and Timelines in 2026
Value by neighbourhood (Plateau, Rosemont, Verdun), capital gains, municipal roll and strategies to maximize your net proceeds.
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Market prices, welcome tax and strategies tailored to each city — Montreal, Laval and the greater North Shore of Montreal.
MontrealSelling a Duplex in Montreal: Prices, Tax and Timelines in 2026
Value by neighbourhood (Plateau, Rosemont, Verdun), capital gains, municipal roll and strategies to maximize your net proceeds.
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MontrealSelling a Triplex in Montreal: Complete 2026 Guide
Cap rate, GRM, existing leases and tax strategy: everything you need to know before putting your Montreal triplex on the market.
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MontrealSelling a Plex in Montreal: Appraisal, Market and Options 2026
Duplex, triplex, quadruplex or 5-unit — comparison of sale methods and real price ranges by borough.
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The ImmoMulti team, specialized in buying multiplexes on the North Shore, drawing on firsthand market experience and the realities of the Quebec market.
For income property owners, potential sellers and investors who want to understand the value, tax and financing of a multiplex.
The valuation principles (cap rate, GRM, cash flow) are universal, but the tax rules and programs (welcome tax, CMHC) are specific to Quebec.
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