January 24, 2013 (Revised) The province will transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), which replaces the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on April 1, 2013. Until then, the province has transitional rules for new homes which took effect on April 1, 2012. Note: Enhanced HST New Housing Rebate Effective April 1, 2012, your clients may be eligible for ...

1) Home Buyers’ Plan Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples can withdraw up to $50,000) from their RRSPs for a down payment. Home buyers who have repaid their RRSP may be eligible to use the program a second time. Canada Revenue Agency www.cra.gc.ca. Enter ‘Home Buyers’ Plan’ in the search box.1.800.959.8287 2) GST Rebate on New Homes New home buyers can apply for a reb ...

The gorgeous summer weather is finally shining down upon us and that means one really important thing, patio time.It is so nice to be able to sit outside, read a book, have a drink, eat a meal or even watch a movie! Turn your backyard, deck or balcony into an extension of your home by creating a welcoming and comfortable space.  1. DECORATE YOUR DECK AS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HOME This is a ...

Are you planning to sell your home? Proper staging excites potential buyers and will raise your asking price. Anyone selling should consider hiring a professional stager which can offer a big return on investment. A good stager will appeal to buyers by maximizing the potential of your space using design know-how and ingenuity. Here are some before and after shots of a recent condo staging. ...

Moving day is here and you are beginning a new chapter in your life and putting roots down in a new home. You've been dreaming about the new space, envisioning what furniture will go where and what colour to paint the living room.  Moving day can also be stressful. There is a lot to do and one always wants things to go as smoothly as possible. Whether you have hired movers or rounded up fr ...

Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal for Spring Just when you may have given up hope- another winter gives way to new life. It is an energizing and exciting time filled with potential. A lot of us get that irrepressible urge this time of year to open the windows, air out the place and do some spring cleaning. This year, consider the outside of your home as well as the inside. You can drasticall ...

Non-Residents purchasing property in Vancouver. What you need to know. Buying real estate in Canada is very easy. There are neither restrictions to purchase real estate in Canada, nor are there extra fees or tax implications payable at the time of purchase/closing. All of the services required for non-residents of Canada are available locally to ensure a safe and stress free investment. On ...