Risk guide

Risks of Tax Sales

Understand the main risks of Canadian tax sales, including title, access, redemption, environmental, and information risks.

Information risk

Public notices can be incomplete, corrected, or updated. A buyer must verify the latest official information before acting.

Property risk

Access, zoning, environmental issues, buildings, occupancy, and title can all change the economics of a tax sale property.

Process risk

Bids can be rejected, sales can be cancelled, and redemption rules may apply. Understand the process before relying on a result.