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REBGV recommends policy changes to improve housing affordability and availability in BC
Thursday, June 1, 2023
REBGV recommends policy changes to improve housing affordability and availability in BC
Read about the three tax-related recommendations REBGV made to the provincial government to ease housing. (3 minute read)
Home Ownership
PTT thresholds: REBGV makes housing affordability recommendations to province
Friday, June 17, 2022
PTT thresholds: REBGV makes housing affordability recommendations to province
REBGV made three recommendations for making home ownership more affordable during provincial consultations in June. (3 minute read)
Home Buying
Liberal leader Kevin Falcon’s plans to make housing more affordable
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Liberal leader Kevin Falcon’s plans to make housing more affordable
Kevin Falcon plans to address zoning, red tape, and taxes he believes contribute to higher housing costs. (4 minute read)
Home Buying
What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?
Monday, March 21, 2022
What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?
Before buying a vacation property, be aware of tax implications and other vital considerations. (4 minute read)
Taxes
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Thursday, April 8, 2021
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Before building a laneway home or buying a property with one, you should understand the tax implications of doing so.
Market Trends
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
In a busy real estate market, homes are bought and sold at a faster pace than usual. This can create a sense of urgency that causes home prices to rise.
Fact Sheets
Property Transfer Tax fact sheet
Friday, May 1, 2020
Property Transfer Tax fact sheet
The Property Transfer Tax (PTT) is a land registration tax paid by a home buyer when a title is registered at the Land Title Survey Authority. Learn how much PTT you need to pay.
Taxes
Putting Property Transfer Tax Revenue to Work
Monday, November 19, 2018
Putting Property Transfer Tax Revenue to Work
Metro Vancouver’s population is forecast to grow by 35,000 new residents each year, reaching 3.4 million by 2040. Supply problems will continue to escalate because of increasing population. To help solve this, we suggest putting the forecast $1.875 billion in PTT revenue to work.