Your timeline
The notarial signing and possession date can be coordinated with the time you are ready to vacate the property. An extended occupancy period may be included when the file allows it.
Acquisition · Site analysis · Real estate development
We see beyond the property you own.
DevUrban acquires land, houses and buildings across Greater Montreal. We carefully assess their potential. We adapt each transaction to the property owner’s circumstances.
Who we are
A Quebec real estate developer that works around owners’ priorities.
Active since 2017, DevUrban is a Quebec company specializing in the acquisition and development of land, houses and buildings with potential. We review each property in its local context, structure a transaction around the owner’s needs and coordinate the professionals required to move a project forward across Greater Montreal, Montreal’s South Shore, Drummondville and Trois-Rivières.
Understand what we do110+completed transactions
1,000+conversations with property owners
Since 2017active in real estate acquisition
A transaction built around you
Your timeline and priorities belong in the offer.
A property can be a home, a family asset, a source of income or a long-standing project. Before preparing a proposal, DevUrban takes the time to understand what matters to you.
Your terms
The price, required documents, reviews and dates are stated clearly in the offer so that every step is understood before signature.
Your property
Vacant land, a house, a plex or another building: the review considers the existing site, its surroundings and development opportunities suited to the area.
Your support
Our team remains available throughout the process. The notary then prepares the documents, verifies title and completes the transfer on the agreed date.
Did you receive a letter?
Your property may have development potential worth studying.
DevUrban contacts selected owners directly when a property’s location, size or context deserves closer review. The letter expresses our interest and lets you learn about our approach before an initial conversation.
- Vacant land or a lot that may be developed
- A house located on land with potential
- A plex, income property or commercial building
- A possible assembly with neighbouring properties
Benefits
A buyer that adapts to your circumstances.
The terms are chosen according to the property and the owner’s priorities. The written offer then brings together the price, dates, documents and each party’s responsibilities.
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Direct sale
DevUrban acts as the buyer. A direct transaction can therefore be completed without paying DevUrban a brokerage commission to find a purchaser.
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Buyer-assumed risks
The offer may provide for a sale without legal warranty, at the buyer’s risk and peril. DevUrban then assumes the risk related to the building’s quality according to the written terms.
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Stable price and terms
The price and conditions are established clearly from the outset. The reviews confirm the file and prepare the transaction according to the agreement.
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Documented financial capacity
When appropriate for the file, DevUrban can provide proof of funds and submit an offer without a financing condition.
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Documents suited to the file
In most acquisitions, the transaction can proceed without asking the owner to order and pay for a new certificate of location.
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Flexible occupancy
The notarial signing and possession can occur quickly or follow your preferred schedule. An extended occupancy period may be included in the agreement.
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Notary handled by DevUrban
DevUrban selects and pays the notary who prepares the sale. The notary reviews title, prepares documents, calculates adjustments and transfers the funds.
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A property-specific proposal
Our team reviews the property, market conditions, the land’s potential and your priorities before preparing a proposal structured for the file.
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An accessible team
You can ask questions throughout the process. Each term is explained plainly before the offer is signed and before the appointment with the notary.
Selling process
A clear path from the first conversation to the notary.
Each step prepares the next: understanding your situation, reviewing the property, presenting a complete offer and coordinating the sale with the notary.
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Initial conversation
We answer your questions and build an initial picture of the property. The conversation helps us understand your preferred timeline, priorities and the terms that would make the transaction work for you.
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Property review
DevUrban gathers available information about the land, building, area and municipal framework to understand the site’s potential.
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Meeting and site visit
A meeting allows us to see the property, complete the information and discuss your needs directly. The format and timing of the visit are arranged with you.
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Presentation of the purchase offer
DevUrban presents a written proposal stating the price, dates, occupancy, documents, reviews and each party’s responsibilities.
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Reviews and notarial preparation
After signature, DevUrban completes the validations listed in the offer and transfers the file to the notary. The agreed price remains the reference throughout this preparation.
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Signing the deed of sale
The notary presents the deed, formalizes the transfer of ownership and remits the funds under the agreed terms. The date is coordinated with the occupancy schedule in the offer.
What we do
Developing a site’s potential within its real context.
DevUrban acquires land and properties, studies their potential and structures their development with the right professionals. Every project begins with the actual site, municipal regulations, local housing needs and a plan that fits its surroundings.
The company studies vacant land, houses with potential, plexes and other buildings. Depending on zoning, approvals, site characteristics and feasibility, the outcome may be a small multifamily property, a neighbourhood residential project or a larger development.
Our development approach Invest with DevUrban
Where we work
Local property expertise across strategic Quebec markets.
DevUrban studies acquisition and development opportunities across Greater Montreal and selected markets along the Highway 20 and Highway 40 corridors. Every property is reviewed according to its municipality, planning framework, infrastructure and local demand.
Greater Montreal
Land, houses, plexes and buildings are studied within the urban and suburban fabric of Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and surrounding municipalities, with attention to transit, services, lot configuration and municipal planning.
Montreal’s South Shore
The South Shore is a priority market for properties and land with redevelopment potential. Our review considers established neighbourhoods, growing municipalities, road and transit access, servicing and the local planning context.
Drummondville
In Drummondville, DevUrban can study properties that fit an acquisition or development strategy supported by the municipality’s location, regional connections, employment base and residential growth.
Trois-Rivières
In Trois-Rivières, opportunities are assessed in relation to neighbourhood context, municipal rules, infrastructure, access and the realistic potential of each site.
Frequently asked questions
What property owners want to know.
What types of property does DevUrban acquire?+
DevUrban acquires vacant land, houses, condos, plexes, income properties and commercial buildings. Each property is reviewed according to location, size, existing use and development potential.
Where does DevUrban acquire properties?+
DevUrban focuses on Greater Montreal—especially Montreal’s South Shore—and also studies suitable opportunities in Drummondville and Trois-Rivières. Every file is evaluated individually.
Why did I receive a letter from DevUrban?+
Your property attracted our team’s attention because of its location, dimensions or context. The letter opens a direct conversation so we can better understand the property and your plans.
How does DevUrban prepare an offer?+
Our team considers the market, property characteristics, realistic development possibilities, project costs and the owner’s preferred terms. The price and conditions are then presented in writing.
Can I choose a departure date that works for me?+
Yes. DevUrban places considerable importance on occupancy flexibility. The notarial signing and possession date can be coordinated with your schedule, including an extended occupancy period when the file permits it.
Who pays the notary?+
DevUrban selects and pays the notary for the transaction. The notary prepares the documents, reviews title, calculates adjustments and coordinates the transfer of funds. Costs related to discharging an existing mortgage may remain with the seller.
Do I need to order a new certificate of location?+
In most transactions, DevUrban can organize the acquisition using the available documents and avoid asking the owner to order a new certificate of location. The offer identifies the documentation required for the file.
How do building reviews work?+
For an acquisition focused on land potential, the review primarily concerns the site, title and documents. When a house is acquired for renovation, the building-specific reviews are defined in the offer. The agreed price and terms remain the reference.
Can the property be sold without legal warranty?+
Yes. The offer may provide for a sale without legal warranty, at the buyer’s risk and peril. DevUrban then assumes the risk related to the building’s quality under the written terms.
Is the offer conditional on financing?+
When appropriate for the transaction, DevUrban can provide proof of funds and present an offer without a financing condition.
Do I pay a commission?+
DevUrban acts as the direct buyer. A sale completed directly with the company can therefore proceed without a brokerage commission payable to DevUrban to find a purchaser.
What happens after the offer is signed?+
DevUrban completes the stated validations, transfers the file to the notary and gathers the required documents. The notary then prepares the deed of sale and coordinates signing on the agreed date.
Does DevUrban build the projects itself?+
DevUrban focuses on acquisition, analysis, planning and real estate development. When construction is required, the work is assigned to qualified general contractors and specialized partners.
An initial conversation
Tell us about your property.
An address, a few details and the best way to reach you are enough to begin.