GST on a new home can add a major cost to a purchase. Under the updated rebate rules, eligible buyers may be able to recover up to $50,000 of that...
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The federal government has officially brought GST relief for first-time home buyers into force through Bill C-4. The legislation removes the federal 5% Goods and Services Tax on many newly...
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Most wills distribute assets to spouses, children, or other close relatives. Yet history includes some truly strange inheritance stories. There have been wills leaving millions of dollars to pets, fortunes...
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The Province of British Columbia has introduced several tax changes aimed at housing and property. At the same time, the government continues to state that increasing housing supply and improving...
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Estate disputes in British Columbia rarely begin with greed alone. Most start with confusion, outdated documents, or assumptions that never made it into a legally sound plan. When someone is...
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New Federal Lending Expectations for Rental Property Mortgages Recent comments from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) caused concern among small landlords and individual investors. Early reports...
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Understanding Aboriginal Title Claims in British Columbia Aboriginal title continues to influence land-related decisions across British Columbia, yet the legal framework is still developing. Only a small number of cases...
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Estate planning today goes far beyond real estate and traditional investments. It must also account for a person’s online life. Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and social media accounts can hold both financial...
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Imagine buying a condo where the contract was drafted by software, the valuation came from an algorithm, and the glossy photos in the listing were enhanced by artificial intelligence. Now...
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Canada is on the cusp of a dramatic demographic transformation. By 2031, more than 20 percent of Canadians will be 65 or older, according to Statistics Canada. This aging population...
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On May 27, 2025, the Canadian government introduced a major change that will significantly benefit first-time home buyers: GST has been eliminated on the purchase of newly built homes priced...
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How rising construction costs could affect your contract, your budget – and your rights If you’re planning to buy a home in British Columbia in 2025, especially a pre-sale or...
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