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March 2025

Remembering the Britannia Hotel

Posted on Mar 31, 2025 in News and Views

Golfing at Britannia

The Britannia Hotel on Lake of Bays: Muskoka’s Luxurious Historic Retreat

Imagine stepping off the train in Huntsville in the early 1900s, eager for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Your journey isn’t over yet – reaching the Britannia Hotel on Lake of Bays was a journey marked by multiple modes of transportation, each offering a un...

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Costly Mistakes: How Unresolved Work Orders Can Jeopardize Your Cottage Sale

Posted on Mar 30, 2025 in News and Views

Judge's gavel and legal books

Don’t Lose the Sale: Why Unresolved Work Orders Matter

Quick Highlights:

  • Ontario Superior Court ruled in favor of a buyer terminating a deal and recovering their deposit due to the seller’s failure to address work orders before closing.
  • The court determined that the seller’s refusal to confirm compliance constituted a repudiation of the agreement.
  • This...

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Minimal Changes Can Maximize Muskoka Cottage Values

Posted on Mar 29, 2025 in News and Views

Updating kitchen pulls at the Cottage

How Minimal Changes Can Maximize Muskoka Cottage Values

by Jay Richardson

When considering listing your treasured Muskoka cottage, the conventional wisdom often points towards extensive renovations—big-ticket transformations designed to dazzle buyers. But in Muskoka’s sophisticated real estate market, the secret to adding true value and attracting di...

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