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New condo or renovated duplex: which offers the best soundproofing?

Contrary to popular belief, a new condo is not an absolute guarantee of silence; actual acoustic performance takes precedence over the year of construction. The quality of soundproofing depends on the design (decoupling, materials) and is measured via a Sound…

Inheritance or lifetime gift: which tax strategy should you favor in Canada?

Contrary to popular belief, tax optimization of your wealth is not a binary choice between “gift or inheritance,” but rather the active and early structuring of your assets to neutralize latent taxes. Inaction is a costly strategy: rising public debt…

Two-generation house: is it the miracle solution for homeownership in Quebec?

A multi-generational home is less of a miracle solution and more of a family business project that requires a rigorous legal framework to succeed. A notarized cohabitation contract (indivision agreement) is non-negotiable to protect the assets and autonomy of each…