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BC tables legislation to introduce anti-flipping tax

B.C. government targets ‘profiteers’ with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

April 4, 2024 2 Comments

British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact a 20 per cent flipping tax on those who sell their home within the first year of ownership.

Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

March 31, 2024 No Comments

The federal government’s commitment to have rent payments counted toward credit scores is being welcomed by companies that already offer the service, while renter advocates have raised concerns.

Are Ontario’s 2024 budget housing policies enough to address the supply crisis?

March 26, 2024 No Comments

As part of its $214.5 billion 2024 budget unveiled today, the Government of Ontario rolled out several housing initiatives aimed at increasing supply and facilitating the development of purpose-built rentals.

The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and could only impact a small number of properties. A real estate sign is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June, 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and could only impact a small number of properties. A real estate sign is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June, 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.’s flipping tax is worth the trouble

February 26, 2024 No Comments

The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming provincial flipping tax could end up reducing the overall number of homes on the market while only applying to a small number of properties.

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B.C. government targets ‘profiteers’ with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

Are Ontario’s 2024 budget housing policies enough to address the supply crisis?

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.’s flipping tax is worth the trouble

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