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The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
The importance of commercial title insurance in the current climate
Aug 25th, 2020 | FCT
Commercial property owners are facing great challenges right now. Since the start of the pandemic and the government-mandated lockdown, they’ve had to come up with new and innovative solutions to continue operating…
Some like it hot…or cold
Aug 13th, 2020 | FCT
“To know that FCT was here to help us out made a huge difference.” Those words were spoken by Joelle Trudeau after her furnace and air conditioner both stopped working on the…
FCT Home Protection Plan – Enjoy your home, we’ll take care of the rest
Jun 18th, 2020 | FCT
Buying a home is an exciting, life-changing event. For a first-time home-buyer, and even a more experienced one, the process can become overwhelming, especially when something goes wrong. Meet Rebecca Rose. She…
What resources can help Canadians improve their financial literacy?
Nov 1st, 2019 | FCT
In 2017, 60% of Canadians failed to pass a financial literary test consisting of true and false questions. Worse still, close to 80% of the participants rated themselves as financially literate. Clearly,…
What types of claims do we pay through Home Protection Solutions?
Oct 10th, 2019 | FCT
Did you know that a new homeowner can be free from the worry of replacing major features of their home for a year or so after buying it? That’s the peace of…
Who’s responsible if a previous homeowner didn’t close a building permit?
Aug 15th, 2019 | FCT
The short answer is: the new homeowner. But if the new homeowner has title insurance, they can get the cost of work required to close the permit covered, if the municipality forces…
What to expect from a home inspection
Aug 8th, 2019 | FCT
A home inspection is a common condition on the sale of a property. It gives new homeowners peace of mind to know that a professional has checked the house from top to…
Four things to consider when buying a commercial property
Aug 1st, 2019 | FCT
Buying a commercial property can be a great investment as these properties tend to yield better financial returns compared to residential properties. But there’s also more risk for the investors. A location…
