Gabriola Real Estate Buyers Information
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Buying Gabriola oceanfront property can be both exciting and frightening. It is probably one of the biggest financial investments you’ll ever make. Before you start looking for your “dream” property, ask yourself these few basic questions – they will save you from frustration and disappointment during your search:
- What are my housing needs?
- What are the choices?
- What can I afford to spend?
We will assist you to clarify the answers to these questions and once we do, we will match you with the right Gabriola real estate opportunity, prepare your offer with appropriate “subject” clauses, direct you in obtaining your financing, and take you through all the steps to the day legal ownership transfers from the old owner to you. But, our relationship does not end here. We are available any time, before, during and long after your purchase to provide direction and answers for all of your professional or personal information that you wish to get. Lean on us, we are here for you!
Below is a list of professionals in our local area that you may wish to speak with or use to assist you with your purchase. Please be aware there are many additional contacts in Nanaimo to choose from.
Mortgage Brokers
Universal Mortgage Architects – Dave Curry – 1 886 958-5524Coastal Community Credit Union – Carol Wilcox – 1 250 247-8521
The Mortgage Centre – John Woods – 1 866 840-1704
Home Inspection Companies
HouseMaster Home Inspection 1 866 547-9999Insurance Companies
Coastal Community Insurance 1 250 247-8511Coast Realty Insurance 1 250 760-2222
Appraisal Companies
Moetre Appraisal Service Ltd – 1 250 753-6216Lawyer and Notary
Murray Grant 1 250 247-7122
Sharon Althouse 1 250 754-1363
Ron Peters 1 250 753-5372
Surveyor
Chris Everett 1 250 716-0086
Excavation & Trucking Companies
Steve’s Backhoe Service 1 250 247-8192K&R Excavation & Landscape 1 250 247-7814
Somerset Excavating 1 250 247-9347
Bob Bye Small Time Excavating & Trucking 1 250 247-8166
Gabriola Gardening Services 1 250 247-8370
Stoney Ridge Aggregate & Sandstone 1 250 247-8981
Septic Inspection and Cleaning
Island Septic Service 1 250 247-9364Water Delivery Service
Summer Rain 1 250 247-9136Chimney Cleaning & Installation
Jim Chiminy 1 250 247-0009
For your convenience the following is a list of service contacts you may need just prior to or upon moving to Gabriola.
BC Hydro 1 800 224-9376
Telus 1 888 811-2323
Canada Post 1 250 247-8862
Shaw Cable 1 250 760-1999
Waste Services Inc 1 866 999-8227
Gabriola Elementary School 1 250 247-9342
Mr C Locksmith Service 1 250 247-8484
Welcome Wagon 1 250 247-7899
Gabriola Recycling Depot 1 250 247-9257
Gallery Press offset & digital printing 1 250 247-9272
A-1 Island Steamagic 1 250 247-8666
Mid Island Co-op for propane delivery 1 250 247-8450
Canwest Propane Ltd for propane tank rental 1 800 363-7100
The Island Arborist 250 247 9147