FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2018 43 While you soak up the remaining sun before fall officially starts, remember to get started on your fall home maintenance so your place is ready when the temperature finally drops below 20ºC for good. Be sure to consider our local businesses when you need help and make sure things are done right. home maintenance When you sign on the dotted line of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale you are probably focusing on the purchase price and possibly HST. However, it is important to budget at the outset for the additional costs associated with a purchase. Costs paid prior to closing can include fees for services such as an appraisal or home inspection. On closing your solicitor will collect funds which will often include fees for title insurance, oil/propane tank fills, property tax adjustments, disbursements for in house expenses such as postage or courier costs, tax certificates, registration fees, title searches and legal fees. To avoid sticker shock on closing contact your lawyer prior to signing the Agreement and request an estimate for the anticipated fees and disbursements. Partner – Friend & Dobson Lawyers 235 Queen Street, Port Perry Ph: 905-985-6908 • Fax: 905-985-4977 21 King StreetWest, Unit B, Bobcaygeon Ph: 705-731-2229 See our ad on page 44. The Real Cost of Purchasing a Property Who’s looking in your windows? Located in the heart of Uxbridge, Lorelei Interiors is an interior decorating business specializing in custom window treatments since 1989. We believe that a space should be both functional and pleasing to the eye. Owner, Pamella, will assist you to select the perfect window treatments. Window treatments are an important part of having a beautiful, functional space. Draperies, shades, blinds and shutters give a space character by establishing the look and feel you are aiming for.They also meet practical needs including light filtering (uv protection), room darkening, privacy, and temperature control. For blinds, shades and shutters, we carry quality Canadian products! For draperies, choose from a wide selection of fabrics including Robert Allen, Alendel, Stout, Unique Fabrics and more. Lorelei Interiors 97 Brock Street W. #2D, Uxbridge 905-862-3939 • www.lorelieiinteriors.com See our ad on page 49. 193 North St., Port Perry 905-985-4910 • www.oppers.ca A. Oppers Ltd W i n d o w s & D o o r s   PRIDE THAT SHOWS THROUGH FROM START TO FINISH Scugog’s premier supplier of windows and doors since 1979