Home Appraisers in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal sits in a civil-law jurisdiction with distinct legal and tax appraisal frameworks; plex stock (duplex, triplex, quadplex) is materially more common here than anywhere else in Canada and drives both income-approach use and complex matrimonial scope.
What makes Montreal different
Plex segment most active for investor buyers post-Bill 31; condo downtown supply elevated.
Plex transactions concentrate around the July 1 traditional lease-end date; off-cycle comparable depth weaker.
Quebec property roll is updated every 3 years with a fixed reference date 18 months prior to roll year.
Registre foncier du Québec
- Quebec is civil-law: appraisal reports for legal use should reference the Civil Code, not common-law family-law statutes.
- Welcome Tax (Taxe de bienvenue) is municipality-specific and applies on transfer — value disputes can affect tax.
- Bill 31 (2023) reformed lease assignment & rent fixation; plex value depends heavily on existing-lease economics.
- Indivise (undivided) co-ownership condos finance differently than divise — confirm before relying on condo comparables.
Appraisal nuance by Montreal neighborhood
Pre-1925 plex stock dominates — duplex and triplex comparables are deep, but condo-conversion (indivise vs divise) status affects financing and value.
Prestige enclave with heritage-protected pre-1940 detached and substantial luxury condo stock at the base of the mountain.
Heritage stone conversions and loft condos; municipal heritage rules and tourism-driven STR value all factor in.
Pre-1940 single-family detached with Hassidic-community demand patterns and small but very active comparable pool.
On-island affordability anchor — older plex stock in central Verdun, modern high-rise condo on Nuns' Island.
Concrete tower condo stock with very wide vintage range; depreciation, contingency reserves, and amenities drive intra-building tier.
Common appraisal purposes in Montreal
Specific valuation date rules differ from common-law provinces.
Plex stock requires income approach for defensible value.
Role rolls every 3 years; appeals must reconcile to that role base date.
Notary-administered estates use FMV at date of death.
Montreal appraisal market data
Leading home appraisers in Montreal
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Tell us about the property and the purpose of your appraisal. We'll route your request to a qualified residential appraiser from our network serving your area — usually with a callback inside one business day. Please don't call firms directly; sending the intake gives the appraiser the context they need to quote accurately.
Get matched with a vetted appraiserResidential appraisers indexed in Montreal, Quebec
- Request a quote from ABMS Chartered AppraisersIndexed
ABMS Chartered Appraisers
Montreal
- Request a quote from Axival/Boivin Couture/Eximmo Mtl.Indexed
Axival/Boivin Couture/Eximmo Mtl.
Montreal
- Request a quote from GMA ConsultantsIndexed
GMA Consultants
Montreal
- Request a quote from Raymond Joyal Cadieux Paquette & Ass Ltd.Indexed
Raymond Joyal Cadieux Paquette & Ass Ltd.
Montreal
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Common reasons in Montreal
- Refinancing or mortgage approval
- Settling an estate
- Divorce or separation
- Selling a property privately
- Preparing to list
- Tax or capital gains reporting
- Appealing a property assessment
- Confirming value before buying
What to ask before hiring a Montreal appraiser
- Are you experienced with this property type?
- What credentials or designations do you hold?
- Is the report acceptable for my lender, lawyer, or accountant?
- What is the turnaround time?
- What is included in the fee?
- Do you inspect the property in person?
- Do you carry professional insurance?
- Can I verify your credentials?
Common appraisal services in Montreal
Independent valuation of the matrimonial home for separation, mediation, arbitration, or family court purposes.
Date-of-death or current-value appraisal used to support estate settlement, probate, and beneficiary distribution.
Property valuation used to support probate applications and estate tax filings.
An independent opinion of value before listing a home for sale.
Appraisal ordered to support mortgage underwriting and loan approval.
Current-market-value report to support refinance, HELOC, or equity-take-out lending decisions.
Appraisal for private or alternative lenders, often with quicker turnaround requirements.
Retrospective or current-value report supporting CRA capital gains calculations on a property.
Independent valuation to support a municipal property assessment appeal.