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HOW ASSIGNMENT WORKS?

Assignment is simply a sales contract entered into by two parties at an earlier date. It is essentially a transfer of the right to purchase that property from the original purchaser to a new purchaser prior to the unit closing.

Assignments of sale are very common during the construction stage of new developments by allowing the original purchaser to resell their unit before the sale is completed for the property. Since units in pre-construction are purchased sometimes 3-4 years prior to occupancy, sellers often choose to assign their units before they occupy . On the flip side, a lot of purchasers may look for assignments to buy before the building is complete.

Selling an Assignment The first step that should be taken when considering assigning your condo is whether you are indeed allowed to assign your contract. In most cases the developers will have certain rules that must be followed. For example, some new developments in Toronto stipulated that at $2,500-$5,000 administration fee must be paid, 90% of the building must be sold out, the floor plan that you have purchased must be sold out, it cannot be advertised on MLS, and the builder must give permission for assignments to take place. Once all the criteria have been met, it is recommended that you speak to your lawyer to assist you with assigning your condo.

Buying an Assignment The first step that should be considered when purchasing an Assignment Agreement is that the assignor is indeed allowed to assign his condo. There can be serious ramifications from the builder if units are assigned without the builder’s permission. The process of purchasing an assignment is quite different than your standard real estate transaction as you are purchasing a contract from the original owner of that contract and assuming all of their rights and obligations

Example of how an Assignment works by numbers :

Original Purchase Price: $200,000 put down 20% deposit New Purchase Price: $240,000 *Difference: $40,000 + $40000 (20% deposit) = $80,000 – This amount is paid to the original purchaser of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale Once the assignment fee is paid to the original purchaser, the new owner is obligated to pay the original purchase price of the property as per the terms of the original Agreement of Purchase and Sale to the developer. When dealing with assignments, it is extremely important for both the assignor and assignee to seek legal advice as these transactions can sometimes become very challenging. When handled correctly, assignment can have a mutual benefit to both parties involved.

Submit the form below if you have any condo unit and need to sell it before closing and save closing cost or if you are a buyer and looking to buy a condo unit as assignment and save thousands of dollars and we will contact you shortly .

 

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