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Housing Market Predictions for 2023
In the years just before and during the pandemic, we saw an incredible rise in home prices across Ontario, particularly in the GTA. In 2022, however,...
Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax
As of 2022 Torontonians need to pay to keep their homes vacant, whether by choice or not! That's right, the City of Toronto added Chapter 778,...
Does your occupancy period count towards your 12 month anti-flipping of property?
Does your occupancy period count towards your 12 month anti-flipping of property? Bill C-32 makes a few simple changes to the Canadian Income Tax Act (the "Act")...
Can a foreign buyer enter into a purchase for a Pre-Construction Condo that closes after the 2-year ban?
The simple answer, is no. Although not exactly clear, the language in the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the "Act"), does...
My New Construction Condo Is Not What I Thought It Would Be?
Four years later (if your lucky depending how early you purchased your preconstruction condominium unit), you just finished your pre-delivery inspection ("PDI") with a builder representative...
Foreign Buyer Ban and Anti-House Flipping Laws Implemented in 2023
The Foreign Buyer Ban If you have been trying to buy a house over the last few years, you may feel it's impossible to get one...
Interest on your condo deposits; how and when do you get paid by the builder or when does the builder have to pay you?
Normally, unless explicitly written into your contract, interest is not required under law in Ontario to be paid on your deposits or any other amounts paid...
Holiday Decorations for Condominiums
With the holidays upon us, many of us get into the festive mood by decorating our homes for the season. Your options are practically limitless if...
What to discuss with your real estate lawyer when buying a condo
When purchasing real estate, the help of an experienced real estate lawyer can be invaluable. But if you are purchasing a condo, there are some notable...
What is Land Transfer Tax and How Do I Calculate How Much I Owe?
As the famous saying goes – 'Nothing is certain except death and taxes.' When purchasing or selling a real estate property in Canada, you must consider...
