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What you need to know about BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Friday, January 26, 2024
What you need to know about BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Detailed information about BC's SVT and property exemptions. (4 minute read)
Taxes
Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing
Affordable housing projects in Vancouver received grants worth over $8.7 million, partially from Vancouver’s EHT. (1 minute read)
Working with a REALTOR®
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Friday, April 28, 2023
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS form is for. (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)
Legislation & Regulations
Speculation and vacancy tax relief for non-existent homes
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Speculation and vacancy tax relief for non-existent homes
The provincial speculation and vacancy tax applies to airspace above buildings classed as residential. The government will temporarily remove this tax for one year.
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.
Fact Sheets
Cannabis fact sheet
Monday, March 22, 2021
Cannabis fact sheet
Cannabis is regulated at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Here’s a summary of how it’s dealt with in Greater Vancouver municipalities.
Fact Sheets
Heritage Homes fact sheet
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Heritage Homes fact sheet
If a home is more than 60 years old, home owners may refer to it as having character merit or as “heritage”, regardless of how well it has been preserved or how much it has been altered over the years.
Fact Sheets
Tree protection bylaws and policies for private property owners
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Tree protection bylaws and policies for private property owners
Many local governments in Greater Vancouver have a bylaw or policy addressing tree removal, retention, pruning and damage on private property. This fact sheet is an overview.
Working with a REALTOR®
What is the MLS® and how does it benefit you?
Monday, December 28, 2020
What is the MLS® and how does it benefit you?
The Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), owned and operated by REALTORS®, is the most powerful real estate marketing system in the country.
Taxes
All you need to know about Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax
Thursday, January 11, 2018
All you need to know about Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax
Each home owner will have received a property status declaration from the City to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax.