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The Benefits Of Being A First Time Home Buyer

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  • on November 30, 2022
First-time homebuyers often feel like they are unequal players in the housing market, but there are many perks to being a first-time buyer. First-time buyers have more loan programs and financial assistance available to them than people who have already experienced homeownership. Want to know how you can save…

How to Calculate the GST / HST New Housing Rebate

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  • on August 29, 2022
If you recently bought a newly constructed home, completed a substantial renovation, or are under contract to have a home built or do substantial completion of renovations, you may qualify for significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) rebates. Owner-built houses may also qualify if…

New Residential Rental Property 2020 Rebate

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  • on November 25, 2020
Are you planning on buying a new condominium or house as a rental property? If you are planning on renting you may be eligible for a new rental property rebate. The rental property rebate, or the…

Being A Landlord In Ontario

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  • on November 11, 2020
Being a landlord in Ontario isn’t an easy endeavor. But there are several reasons why becoming one is a more accessible option now. The real estate market has become inflated in recent years. At the same time, rent costs have risen sharply as well …

5 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your GST/HST New House Rebate Cheque

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  • on October 28, 2020
You sent your GST/HST Rebate application to the CRA for processing 30 days ago but you haven’t received your rebate cheque yet. What happened? With more than 15 years of experience working closely with the CRA we have been able to assist our clients to receive their rebates in…

Do I Qualify For the Non-Resident Speculation

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  • on September 30, 2020
In 2017, the Ontario Provincial Government implemented a Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST), for foreign home buyers. Currently, the tax rate is set at 15% on a purchase or acquisition of interest in residential property located in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region. Under certain circumstances, Foreign…