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10 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Cottage, According to Scott McGillivray

Summer weather is around the corner which means recreational real estate is on everyone’s mind. If you’re thinking of buying a cottage or country home, make sure you know about these 10 potential issues before you put in an offer.

Scott McGillivray is the host of Scott’s Vacation House Rules on HGTV Canada. It is also available on the Global TV App and on STACKTV with Amazon Prime Video Channels and Rogers.

Published on June 30, 2018, Updated April 18, 2021, Updated May 19, 2022



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