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Buy in Gatineau with clarity and confidence

First purchase or a move from Ottawa or Montréal: I guide you at every step, with the numbers in hand.

Buying in Gatineau in 2026: what the numbers say

In Q3 2026, the Gatineau metropolitan area recorded 1,044 residential sales. The single-family median price was $480,000, with a selling time of 34 days (QPAREB, Centris data).

According to QPAREB, over the 12 months ending in Q3 2026, conditions still favoured sellers for single-family homes under $740,000, and the market was balanced at $740,000 and up. Inventory rose 42% in a year, but a well-located home can still sell quickly. Coming in with a pre-approval and clear criteria lets you make an offer without rushing.

Source: QPAREB, residential barometer for Q3 2026, Gatineau metropolitan area.

Choosing a property also means choosing a neighbourhood and a strategy

The house matters, but the area often decides the rest, like resale value and the commute to Ottawa. Before an offer, I show you what sold nearby and at what price.

The buyers I work with

First-time buyer in the Outaouais

Understand each step of buying in Québec, from the promise to purchase to signing at the notary.

Family looking for more space

Find a family-friendly Gatineau neighbourhood with more rooms, a yard, good schools and the right services nearby.

Relocating from Ottawa or Montréal

A local broker who knows Aylmer, Hull, the Plateau and Buckingham, plus local prices and Québec rules, welcome tax included.

Unsure about neighbourhoods

Compare Gatineau areas on price, resale potential, Ottawa access and lifestyle, to choose the one that fits you.

How it works

Clarify your project

Budget, target Gatineau neighbourhoods, property type, family needs and Ottawa commute: we lay the groundwork together.

Targeted search

I send you properties that match your criteria, in the neighbourhoods you picked. You only visit what is worth the trip.

Offer & negotiation

An offer suited to the local market, then inspection and conditions, through to signing at the notary.

Also selling? Knowing the value of your property can clarify your buying budget.

Free Home Valuation →

Free Guide

First time buying? Get the complete guide.

The buying process in Québec explained simply, from search to notary, step by step.

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Estimate your costs before making your move

Estimate your mortgage payments and welcome tax before making your move.

Mortgage Calculator

20%

Estimated Payment

$1,993

Mortgage Amount$360,000
Total Interest$237,751
Total Cost$597,751

Welcome Tax Calculator

Estimated Welcome Tax

$4,861

Breakdown by Bracket

BracketRateTax
$0 to $62,9000.5%$315
$62,900 to $315,0001.0%$2,521
$315,000 to $450,0001.5%$2,025

Estimate based on the 2026 grid published by each municipality. Your notary confirms the exact amount.

First home: since January 1, 2026, a Quebec refundable tax credit can cover up to $5,875 of this tax. It is reduced for prices between $750,000 and $1M (Finances Québec).

Need help understanding your numbers? Contact me for a personalized estimate.

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What my buyer clients say

Seriously, I'm so glad I found Yanis! He made our first home purchase as smooth as possible despite the stress and small issues my husband and I encountered. He gave us great advice and I recommend him to everyone! Thank you again Yanis!

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Geneviève and Salah

Aylmer

I highly recommend Yanis as an agent. We worked with him to buy our first home and wow, exceptional service and truly listening to our needs! Thank you for everything Yanis!

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Isabelle

Aylmer

Let's talk about your buying project

Budget and neighbourhoods: we sort it all out before the first showings.

“I give you the numbers and the options. You decide.”

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Start with a mortgage pre-approval, which sets your real budget. Then narrow it down to one or two neighbourhoods and visit homes. When a home fits, you submit a promise to purchase, often with financing and inspection conditions. Once those conditions are removed, the purchase closes at the notary.

It depends mostly on your situation. In Q3 2026, there were 42% more properties for sale than a year earlier in the area (QPAREB), so you have more choice. We look together at your budget and recent sales in the area you are targeting.

In Québec, the sale is finalized at a notary. When a broker represents you, the promise to purchase uses an OACIQ form. Plan for the land transfer duties (welcome tax), billed by the municipality after the purchase. I have worked with buyers from Ontario since 2017, and I explain each step before you sign.

Yes, it is strongly recommended. A pre-approval clarifies your budget and makes your offer more credible to the seller. It is not final approval: the lender will also review the property you choose.

Lifestyle, budget, family, Ottawa commute, schools: we look at all of it together to find the balance that suits you between Aylmer, Hull, the Plateau and Buckingham. For reference, Gatineau city hall, in Hull, is about 2 km from downtown Ottawa, the Plateau about 9 km and Old Aylmer about 14 km.