Recreational property
Cottages and country homes
Mountain, lake or countryside: a cottage is bought and sold differently from a house in town. Well, septic system, water access, short-term rental: we check everything.
Sought-after areas
- Bromont
- Cowansville and Lake Davignon
- Waterloo and Lake Waterloo
- Shefford
- Granby and Lake Boivin
- Lac-Brome, Sutton, Orford, Magog: on request
Area pages are in French.
What we check before buying or selling
Water and septic system
Well water test, septic system compliance, municipal documents.
Access and rights
Servitudes, private road, lake access rights, shoreline protection strip.
Short-term rental
Municipal by-laws and the registration Quebec requires before advertising.
Four-season use
Insulation, heating, snow removal and insurance for a secondary residence.
Dreaming of a cottage, or ready to sell yours?
Talk to PatrickFrequently asked questions
Can I rent my cottage short term?
It depends on the municipality’s by-laws, and Quebec requires registration for tourist accommodation. We check it before you buy.
Is an inspection needed for a cottage?
It is strongly recommended, along with a water test and a check of the septic system.
Oversight and reviews
- OACIQ licenceResidential and commercial real estate broker, governed by Quebec’s Real Estate Brokerage Act and code of ethics.
- FARCIQMandatory professional liability insurance for every Quebec broker.
- Indemnity fundThe OACIQ’s FICI protects money entrusted during a transaction.
- Proprio DirectQuebec real estate agency, Patrick’s banner.
- 5.0 ★ Google7 public reviews on Patrick’s Google profile (as of Sept. 23, 2026).
- 5/5 Facebook4 public ratings on the Facebook page (as of Sept. 23, 2026).