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Aside from the mortgage payment,how much does it actually cost toown a home in Winnipeg? What areall the costs involved in buying ahome?These costs are rough estimatesand of course will vary, dependingon the size and constructionquality of the home. Heating bills, especially, can varywidely. Water bills are affected bythe size of the property (how muchlawn will you be watering in July?)Electricity mostly depends on thesize of the household. How manycomputers, TV’s and bedroomlights will be on every evening? And home insurance depends onmany factors, such as age of thehome, size and value of the homeand even the neighbourhood.Photo by Serena | PhotographyHome Ownership Costs (2023)How much does it reallycost to own a home inWinnipeg?
Depending on your area, value ofthe home, lot size and about 20other factors, Property Taxes inWinnipeg can vary from about$1500 a year to tens ofthousands a year. This is also considered one of themajor home owning costs. Your‘average’ home owner howevershould budget for between $200and $300 per month. That latter would cover a homewith a GROSS property tax of$4,300 a year, Winnipeg currently has asomewhat complicated refund-structure in place.First, the home owner whoresides in his property receives a$437 discount off the GROSS taxbill.Then he/she will receive aseparate refund payment ofapprox. 37% of the SchoolTaxPortion of the bill.Ask your REALTOR to do thatmath before you buy.Photo by Serena | PhotographyHome Ownership Costs (2023)Property Taxes
In a house, the owner needs to protectthe entire building (and anyoutbuildings) from a variety of perils. Again depending on the value of thosebuildings, the insurance will vary, but asa general point of reference, ownersshould budget between $75 and $100per month. In a high-rise condo, this will besignificantly lower cost to own a home. In condos, the actual building is mostoften already insured by the condo-corporation.This is one of the cost-savings a condoowner benefits from.Photo by Serena | PhotographyHome Ownership Costs (2023)Home Insurance
Combined, the owner shouldbudget for between $120 to$220 a month, approximately. Much depends on the size ofthe home and family, as wellas the quality of the home‘sinsulation.Also, is heat provided by aforced-air, gas furnace? Or amore expensive, electricbaseboard heating system?A lot of variables at play.Photo by Serena | PhotographyHome Ownership Costs (2023)Heat & Electricity
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On average, you should expectbet. $50-$80 per month, againdepending on usage. Have a large pie-lot that needswatering? Got 3 teenage boysthat take lots of hot showers? Or are you an empty nester withvery few watering needs? All these things affect your waterbill as a home owner. This is another category which isnormally covered by the condofees, so condo owners alreadypay for this service as part oftheir monthly condo-fees.Photo by Serena | PhotographyHome Ownership Costs (2023)Water & Sewer
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Unless your home is brandnew and everything is stillunder warranty, a homeowner is well advised to setaside a small emergencyfund. In a condo, this is usuallyincluded and called a ‘ReserveFund’. If you are buying a house,this should be calculated asone of the potential cost toown a home in Winnipeg.Set aside as much as you canafford to as a monthlyautomatic savings.$50 per month adds up to$600 per year. Butremember that a new furnacecosts bet. $4,000 and$5,000.New Roof: 6KHot Water Tank, $1,000 plus.Photo by Serena | PhotographyHome Ownership Costs (2023)Emergency Fund
Photo by Serena | PhotographyOther HelpfulResourcesSeven of our most popular articles.1Monthly real estate market report forWinnipeg. Updated every month with thelatest sales and listing stats.HOUSING MARKET REPORT2Aside from the mortgage payment, buying ahome will cost in terms of legal fees, taxes,insurance and more. Here are the costs.CLOSING COSTS / HOME BUYERS3In-Depth guide for people who want to buya house or condo in Winnipeg. Step by stepinstructions and timeline.BUYING A HOME IN 20214Condos are not for everyone. But for theright person, it might be the perfect option. 6 situations where a condo is right for you.IS A CONDO PERFECT FOR YOU?5Preparation is key for getting top dollar foryour home. How to prepare your home forthe pictures that will go on the MLS.GET YOUR HOME READY FOR SALEREAD NOWREAD NOWREAD NOWREAD NOWREAD NOW6What other costs should you expect whenyou own a home? Insurance, taxes, utilities,and maintenance costs exlained.COST OF HOME OWNERSHIP7Are condo fees a complete waste of money? Many people think so, but let's take a closerlook at what condo fees actually pay for.CONDO FEES VS. HOUSE EXPENSESREAD NOWREAD NOW
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