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The Foreign Buyers Ban What is it? The foreign buyer ban was made effective January 1, 2023, which prohibits the purchase of residential property on a federal level in Canada by foreign commercial enterprises and Non-Canadians. More formally, Non-Canadians include any individuals who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons registered under the Indian…
BC Empty Homes Tax What is it? The Empty Homes Tax also known as the Vacancy Tax was introduced in 2017 to address housing affordability and availability challenges in Vancouver. Homeowners must submit an annual declaration to determine if their property is subject to the tax. Even if you live in your home, you must…
GST (BC) What is it? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to various real estate transactions in British Columbia. Here’s a detailed breakdown of when and how GST is applicable: GST on New and Substantially Renovated Housing Generally, the purchaser of the property is responsible for paying GST. It may be included in the…
Property Transfer Tax What is it? Property transfer tax is a provincial tax payable when someone purchases or gains interest in a property in BC. After any transfer of property, a property transfer tax return must be filed by either the individual or by a legal professional and then paid. The property transfer tax is…