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RRSP HBP withdrawal limit increased from $35,000 to $60,000.

Saturday Dec 28th, 2024

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RRSP HBP withdrawal limit increased from $35,000 to $60,000. As of April 16th, 2024, the qualified first time home buyers can withdraw up to $60,000 from their RRSP as part of the RRSP First Time Home Buyer Plan. The 2024 federal budget approved the increase from $35,000 to $60,000. Please click on the links above to learn more about the RRSP HBP and the increased limit, and let us know if you have any questions. [read more]

Sale of the residential properties used as short-term rentals are subject to GST/HST.

Friday Dec 27th, 2024

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The short-term rental market became very popular over the last few years, and a hot topic. Since this is a complex tax issue, we will only suggest anyone who is thinking about selling, buying or changing the use of residential property to short term rentals to contact a qualified professional. In the meantime, below are links to comments written by qualified professionals on this subject. Pallett Valo LLP – Tax court of Canada holes that the sale of an Airbnb rental property is... [read more]

What is the absorption rate in real estate?

Sunday Dec 22nd, 2024

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An absorption rate is a measure of evaluating the strength of the real estate market by calculating the number of properties sold (usually within a month) versus the number of properties available for sale at the end of the period. The higher the number, the stronger the market. The calculation shows how long it would take to sell all the current inventory available for sale given the current market conditions. For example, we have 1,000 active listings, and within the last month 200... [read more]

December 15th, 2024 Mortgage Rule Changes.

Saturday Dec 14th, 2024

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On September 24, 2024 The Government of Canada announced significant changes to the mortgage rules qualifications. The two changes are: Increasing the $1M price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5M. Expanding the eligibility for the 30-year mortgage amortizations to all first-time home buyers, and to all home buyers of preconstruction homes.   Increasing the $1M price cap from $1M to $1.5M for insured mortgages. This is a significant change for buyers who could afford... [read more]

What is the interim occupancy, and occupancy fee.

Sunday Aug 25th, 2024

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What is the interim occupancy, and occupancy fee. When it comes to buying new pre construction properties, things can get complicated and are quite often full of surprises, items which are often misunderstood are the interim occupancy period and the occupancy fees. What is the interim occupancy period? The interim occupancy period is when the buyer can move in and enjoy the property, the project hasn’t been fully completed, and the title hasn't been transferred. The occupancy... [read more]

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