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Fact sheet: Information about the GST on new housing 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Need to know more about GST and how its applied in real estate? This fact sheet will help. (7 minute read)
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Speculation and vacancy tax declaration due March 31
Thursday, March 21, 2024
BC property owners in designated regions must declare usage and residency status by March 31. (1 minute read)
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Time for homeowners to prepare their speculation and vacancy tax declarations
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Homeowners must submit their annual declarations by March 31. (5 minute read)
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Underused Housing Tax filing deadline further extended to April 30, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Property owners now have more time to submit their UHT2900 form for the 2022 calendar year and pay any owed taxes. (3 minute read)
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Speculation tax coming to more communities
Thursday, November 23, 2023
See where the SVT will apply next. (2 minute read)
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Federal Underused Housing Tax return due October 31
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Residential property owners who aren't excluded owners must file an Underused Housing Tax return by October 31. (3 minute read)
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Interest, fees increase amount owed for property tax deferment
Friday, October 06, 2023
If your clients are deferring their property taxes, interest rates and fees will increase the amount they owe. (2 minute read)
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Government removes GST on new rental housing
Thursday, September 21, 2023
This policy applies to projects beginning construction from Sept 14, 2023, to Dec 31, 2030, completing construction by Dec 31, 2035. (2 minute read)
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Community revitalization property tax exemptions for Ladner Village commercial project first of its kind in Delta
Thursday, August 03, 2023
Commercial owners upgrading buildings and promoting affordability or conservation can receive tax exemptions. (3 minute read)
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Property taxes due first week of July
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Everything you and your clients need to know about property taxes. (2 minute read)
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BC speculation and vacancy tax expanded to Lions Bay, Squamish
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Home owners in these newly taxable areas will need to declare in 2024. (2 minute read)
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Major changes to Empty Homes Tax; rate reduced to three per cent
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Vancouver city council approves changes to the EHT, with a reduced tax rate and new exemptions. (3 minute read)
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Farmers operating as incorporated entities must file UHT
Friday, March 31, 2023
How does the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) affect farm owners? (2 minute read)
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The new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Investment income and growth will be tax-sheltered and contributions will be tax-deductible. (3 minute read)
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Speculation and Vacancy Tax expands to Lions Bay, Squamish, and other areas
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The provincial Speculation and Vacancy tax is expanding. (2 minute read)
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Report shows Empty Homes Tax reduces vacancies
Thursday, January 19, 2023
A recent City of Vancouver report shows the Empty Homes Tax reduced the number of vacant homes. (1 minute read)
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Clarity on GST taxation of assignments
Thursday, June 16, 2022
All assignment agreements entered into May 7, 2022 and onwards are taxable for GST/HST purposes.
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Property taxes 101
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Property tax are due in early July. Here's what you need to know. (3 minute read)