1. Set a realistic budget
Consider the purchase price together with financing, closing costs, property taxes, insurance, condo fees where applicable and ongoing ownership costs.
TORONTO & GTA • BUYERS
Looking for a home in Toronto & the GTA?
Start with a focused property brief instead of an endless search. Tell us your preferred area, property type, budget and timing, and SIMON PROPERTIES can help connect your request with an appropriate qualified professional for the next step.
Tell Us What You're Looking ForSEARCH SMARTER
Start with the homes and areas that fit you.
Whether you are buying your first home, moving within the GTA or looking for an investment property, a clear brief helps narrow the search around what matters most.
TORONTO & GTA BUYER GUIDE
Three decisions to make first.
2. Prioritize location
Think about commute, transit, schools, family, lifestyle and the trade-off between location, property type and space.
3. Define must-haves
Separate essentials from preferences: bedrooms, parking, outdoor space, condo versus freehold, age of home and renovation tolerance.
AREAS TO EXPLORE
Toronto and communities across the GTA.
Your best-fit location depends on budget and priorities. Current SIMON PROPERTIES guides focus on Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Pickering and Ajax.
A BETTER STARTING POINT
What can your buyer request include?
Your preferred areas
Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Pickering, Ajax or another GTA community you are considering.
Your property goals
Detached, semi-detached, townhouse, condo, investment property or simply help deciding which option fits your budget.
Your timing
Ready now, planning for the next few months or still researching. Your timing helps determine the most useful next step.
YOUR PROPERTY BRIEF
Tell us what you want to buy.
Use the form to describe the location, property type, budget and timing you're considering. Your request can then be reviewed and, where appropriate, connected to a qualified professional.
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