Buying a property in receivership can be a smart move for commercial investors, but the process is different from a standard purchase. Here is how it works in Ontario.
Find receivership opportunities
Receivership properties are usually marketed by a broker engaged by the court-appointed receiver. Tracking these listings — and building relationships with the firms that handle them — gives you earlier access to quality assets.
Understand the offer process
Offers go through the receiver, often on the receiver’s standard form with limited conditions, and the property is sold as-is. Many sales are subject to court approval, and some use a stalking-horse or sealed-bid structure, so understanding the specific process for each deal is essential.
Do fast, focused due diligence
Because conditions are limited, complete inspections, environmental checks for industrial sites, title and lien review, and lease analysis quickly. Build your numbers around the as-is condition.
Line up financing in advance
Receivers favour buyers who can close reliably and on schedule. Arranging your commercial mortgage or private financing before you bid keeps your offer competitive and your closing on track.
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