Here are the Top Paint Colours for 2023
Posted on Jan 06, 2023
Deep reds, bold blues, and neutral earth tones are leading the way for the top paint colours of 2023. See what companies like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Glidden, Behr, and Pantone have chosen as their colours of the year.
Refreshing the home is a big part of embracing the new year, and with so many potential changes from flooring to furnitur...
B.C. Rolls Out New Home Buyer Rescission Period
Posted on Jan 05, 2023
The new Home Buyer Rescission Period (“HBRP”) is now in force for residential real estate transactions in the province. The B.C. government introduced the HBRP, also known as the “cooling-off period,” as a consumer protection measure to give home buyers time to consider whether a purchase is right for them. HBRP gives buyers the right to rescind t...
New Foreign Buyers Ban 2023
Posted on Jan 05, 2023
On Wednesday, December 21, the federal government released the supporting regulations on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (Foreign Buyers Ban) which includes definitions, exceptions, and enforcement elements to help individuals understand and comply with the law.The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA...
GST May Bite You
Posted on Aug 06, 2021
Whether generally or in real estate deals, taxes are horribly complex.
Real estate deals can require GST, PTT and additional PTT (foreign buyer’s tax), vacancy tax, speculation tax, taxes on commissions and legal fees and on other services.Over the last five years, there have been approximately 50 tax-related claims reported to E&O. The most frequen...Understanding Property Tax & Assessments in Canada
Posted on Jun 24, 2021
If you’re on the hunt for a first home, or even settling in, you’re likely bracing for the inevitability of paying property taxes. You probably saw the annual property taxes displayed on REALTOR.ca property listings, and might be wondering who sets these rates, what purpose property taxes serve, and how tax rates are determined.Fortunately, you’re...
3 Questions to Ask Yourself about your WFH (work from home) Space
Posted on Jun 07, 2021
The future of work in a vaccinated world is fast approaching: some offices are re-opening, while others have announced their plans to implement hybrid work models as states relax COVID restrictions. Meanwhile, some employees have chosen to follow their desires and either continue to work remotely at their current job, or pursue a new, permanently...