Land transfer tax

Most provinces in Canada charge a significant amount in closing costs, which can be mainly attributed to the land transfer taxes that they levy.  Alberta and Saskatchewan are the only two provinces that do not have … Read More

Over $5 billion worth of residential property was sold in the Greater Toronto Area this September, according to the Toronto real estate Board, up 4 per cent from September 2017. The total dollar volume of sales … Read More

A house in Canada is expensive enough as is. The national average for a home is $496,000 according to the most recent data by the Canadian Real Estate Association. But it’s not only the property itself … Read More

While Canada’s tumultuous real estate market is never a snooze, 2016 ushered in considerable change for buyers and sellers. A number of new policy changes, taxes, and regulations that altered affordability and expectations came into play … Read More

This summer wasn’t quiet when it came to personal finance stories. The marquee—a new tax on foreign homebuyers in Vancouver—sent ripples in all directions throughout the housing market. There’s lots to talk about on that subject, … Read More

British Columbia’s provincial government got to work and made significant changes that are expected to have a major impact on the housing market. Those changes, as well as the usual excitement about real estate, made up … Read More