Whether you are buying, selling, renting, leasing, or investing, when making your real estate decisions there are a variety of resources available to help build and/or expand your knowledge, so you can make the best decisions and choices possible.

Here are some helpful links that should provide you with some support in getting started:

City of Ottawa Sites

For information on Ottawa neighbourhoods, property tax calculator and mapping tools that display aerial photography, lot dimensions, links to zoning information etc.

• GeoOttawa
• City of Ottawa Transit
• Ottawa Property Tax Calculator

Mortgage Website

• Government of Canada Mortgage Qualifier Tool

Real Estate Websites

• Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB)
• Canada Mortgage and Housing
• Ontario Association of Home Inspectors

Real Estate Associations

• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
• Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
• Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)

School Information

• Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
• Ottawa Catholic School Board
• Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
• French Language Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario
• French Language Public School Board
• Ontario Federation of Independent Schools
• School Performance

Local Colleges and Universities

• Algonquin College
• Carleton University
• La Cite Collégiale
• University of Ottawa

Residential Safety Resources

• Asbestos Information

Moving

• Top Move

Renting and Leasing

• Renting in Ontario – Know Your Rights
• Guide to Ontario Standard Lease