Category: Buyer Guide
Property Transfer Tax in BC: Everything you need to know and calculate property transfer tax BC
Top 10 ways to save money for first time home buyers.
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Foreclosure 101 – Learn how to buy foreclosure listings.
Other Blogs you may be interested in If you are a new home purchaser, keep in mind that the initial Deficiency Walkthrough is an important snapshot of the condition of your new home that is referred to during insurance claims. 21 Energy savings tips for home owners now that you are spending more time at […]
BC New Home Warranty | 2 5 10 Warranty
When buying a pre-sale home, a brand new home, or a home less than 10 years old, you should understand what home warranty is included and what warranty coverage has been transferred to you. This blog discusses what is covered by BC’s new home warranty or 2 5 10 warranty and what the minimum coverage […]
Houses for sale with illegal basement suite for rent in Vancouver
Illegal or Unauthorized Suites Burnaby | 2019 Supplementary Utility Fees
2019 Supplementary utilities fee form is a mandatory declaration due Nov 30 2019 on unauthorized suites in Burnaby This Blog discusses Burnaby’s new 2019 Supplementary Utilities fee declaration and the history of how it came into effect. Readers will learn how it was actually a reaction to the last phase of the 2013 Secondary Suite […]
GST on new homes in BC: Everything you need to know about the GST rebate for new housing.
How do I calculate the GST rebate? You can use our popular GST Rebate Calculator. But, to understand the calculations, we have broken them into 3 different rate scales: Maximum Rebate (purchase price less than $350,000), Partial Rebate (purchase price from $350,000 to $450,000), and No rebate (purchase price greater than $450,000). 36% Maximum Rebate […]
GST on Renovated Homes in BC: Everything you need to know about GST rebates for renovations.
Thinking about renovating? Find out whether you are eligible for the GST rebate? Are you someone who’s not afraid of taking on major renovations? Are you considering to upgrade from a townhome but you don’t want to pay premium price of a brand new home? Or perhaps you’ve bought over your parents’ home that’s still […]