Canadian First Time Home Buyer Program (Updated 2024)
Canadian RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $60,000 tax-free in a calendar year from your registered retirement … [read more]
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Ottawa hikes capital gains tax, What does that mean for investors?
The federal budget released on Tuesday did not contain a general tax rate increase for the wealthy, but the government did announce that the capital gains inclusion rate will be going up and … [read more]
Greater Vancouver Real Estate in February 2024
VANCOUVER, BC – March 4, 2024 – While Metro Vancouver1home sellers appeared somewhat hesitant in January, new listings rose 31 per cent year-over-year in February, bringing a significant number of … [read more]
BC Government Announces New Housing Measures in 2024 Budget
BRITISH COLUMBIA NEW BUDGET IN 2024 ADDRESSES HOME FLIPPING AND PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX. BC Home Flipping Tax As part of the Homes for People plan, and to discourage speculators from driving up … [read more]
Why Buying in January Can Be A Power Move
In the midst of the Lower Mainland’s rain-kissed embrace of the new year, astute homebuyers are uncovering the unexpected advantages that January brings to the real estate landscape. Contrary to … [read more]
Greater Vancouver Real Estate in Review 2023
Greater Vancouver Real Estate in Review 2023 2023 started off with a bang – a few changes to our Real Estate Rules and Regulations, as well as some changes … [read more]
B.C.’s new legislation on short-term rentals
Changes coming to B.C. for Short-Term Rentals B.C.’s new legislation on short-term rentals will triple the fines for hosts who break the rules, and bring in a number of new … [read more]
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Update
As inventory increases, price gains relent in Metro Vancouver to begin the fall season The month-over-month price gains seen earlier this year abated in the Metro Vancouver housing market … [read more]
Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver VANCOUVER, BC – September 5, 2023 – As summer winds to a close, higher borrowing costs have begun to permeate the Metro … [read more]
10 Municipalities Required to hit their New Home Construction Targets
B.C.’s housing minister has released the names of 10 municipalities that will be required to hit yet-to-be-established targets on new home construction or risk having the province force through higher … [read more]