If you own residential property in British Columbia, you may have received a letter from the province about the speculation and vacancy tax. For many
British Columbia’s home flipping tax took effect on January 1, 2025, and it applies to far more transactions than its name suggests. If you sell,
The condo looks perfect. The location works, the purchase price fits the budget, and the monthly strata fee seems manageable. Then, after completion, a notice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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