The Montreal market, in numbers
RE/MAX du Cartier, our agency, has an office in Laval, in the Duvernay area. We analyze local rents and building sales in Laval before you make an offer.
Buying a plex in Laval
Duplex, triplex or multi-family building: we go over the leases and the numbers with you before you make an offer to purchase.
Annie Payant & Jasmin MorinReal estate brokers · RE/MAX du Cartier
5.0 · 113 Google reviewsThe real income
Current leases, vacant units, actual expenses: we recalculate the income before talking about price.
The multiplier and comparables
Gross income multiplier, price per door and sales of comparable buildings: is the asking price justified?
A business perspective
Trained in finance and marketing at HEC Montréal, Jasmin helps you assess a building as a business project.
At a glanceLaval
Population (2021)438,366
Montreal≈ 25 minutes from downtown Montreal by metro
TransportationMetro, Orange Line · exo train, Saint-Jérôme line · Highways 13, 15, 19, 25 and 440
MRCVille de Laval
Investing in Laval
Rental potential in Laval
The metro, Collège Montmorency, the Université de Montréal campus in Laval and the employers in the Centropolis area support rental demand in the south of the island. Plexes in the older areas, such as Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau, attract investors, as do land and commercial properties along the major boulevards.
How we analyze a plex
Gross income multiplier
The asking price compared with the building's income and with plexes sold in the area.
Net income
Actual rents minus taxes, insurance, energy, maintenance and vacancy: what you really keep.
Comparable sales
Plexes recently sold in Laval and the surrounding area, and the price per door, adjusted for the condition of the building.
Municipal assessment
The relationship between the price and the municipal assessment, to help frame an offer.
Before buying a plex in Laval
- The current leases and the renewal notices for each unit.
- Vacant units and market rents in the area.
- The condition of the building: roof, windows, plumbing, electrical and foundation.
- The number of dwellings allowed by the zoning.
- Municipal and school taxes, insurance and energy.
- Financing: the down payment varies depending on the number of units and whether you live in the building.
For an $800,000 plex in Laval, the welcome tax is approximately $14,611. Calculate it for your price →
Centris® statistics
The real estate market in Laval
From January to September 2026, compared with the same period in 2025. Figures for all of Ville de Laval.
Single-family
- Median price
- $634,000 +5.7% vs. 2025
- Sales
- 1,933 vs. 2,141 in 2025
- Average time to sell
- 35 days vs. 35 days in 2025
Condo
- Median price
- $430,000 +3.4% vs. 2025
- Sales
- 967 vs. 1,099 in 2025
- Average time to sell
- 54 days vs. 53 days in 2025
Plex (2 to 5 units)
- Average price
- $918,817 +4.6% vs. 2025
- Sales
- 228 vs. 231 in 2025
- Average time to sell
- 49 days vs. 58 days in 2025
Source: Centris® — statistics by municipality and property type, revised on October 1, 2026. Average plex price: duplex to quintuplex.
Our favourite spot in Laval
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
Nature
In the north of the island, in Sainte-Rose, this park protects islands and shorelines of the Rivière des Mille Îles. It can be explored by canoe, by kayak or on its trails, just minutes from residential neighbourhoods.
Discover Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles →“When buyers are torn between Laval and the North Shore, I suggest a kayak outing in the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles: in just a few paddle strokes, you discover a peaceful Laval that you never see from the highway.”
Free guide
Buying a property in Laval, step by step
Our free guide (in French) explains how to find the best opportunities in Laval and buy with complete confidence.
Part 1
Before: how to prepare well
Part 2
During: interested in a property?
Part 3
Afterwards: the steps that follow the offer to purchase
“We had exceptional service from start to finish with Annie for the purchase of our first home. She was always available and answered all our questions quickly and with great clarity. Her support was impeccable: she guided us through every step with professionalism and made the process simple and reassuring.”
“I worked with Jasmin to sell one of my condos, and I have to say he is exemplary in his professionalism. His service is truly turnkey, which made the process much easier. He knew how to offer me valuable help at every step. I recommend him without hesitation!”
Frequently asked questions
Real estate in Laval
Where should you invest in a plex in Laval?
The older sectors in the south of the island, such as Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau, have many plexes, close to the metro and services. The gross income multiplier and the condition of the building are always compared with recent sales in the area.
What is the average price of a plex in Laval?
In January to September 2026, 228 plexes (from duplexes to quintuplexes) were sold across the City of Laval, at an average price of $918,817 (source: Centris®). The right price for a building depends mostly on its income: always compare the multiplier and the condition of the building.
How do you calculate the return on a revenue property?
Start with the gross income multiplier (price ÷ annual income), then calculate net income: rents minus taxes, insurance, energy, maintenance and vacancy. Then compare with similar buildings sold in the area. A good purchase is judged by actual income, not expected income.
What should you check in the leases before buying a building?
Ask for a copy of every current lease and renewal notice: rent, term, services included, special agreements. Compare the rents with the market in the area and check for vacant units. Leases stay with the building: the buyer takes them on as they are.
How much is the welcome tax on a plex in Laval?
For an $800,000 plex, approximately $14,611 according to the City of Laval’s 2026 schedule. Plan for this amount on top of your down payment, which varies depending on the number of units and whether you live in the building.
How much is your property worth in Laval?
A free, no-obligation comparative analysis based on recent sales in your area.
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