Real Estate

The potential consequences of the Federal Underused Housing Tax

The Federal Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) came into effect on the 1st of January 2022. The UHT imposes a 1% tax on vacant or underused properties situated in Canada. The policy goal of this legislation is to address the housing crisis with the focus upon properties held by non-Canadians. The new filing requirements, however, may […]

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5 Tax considerations when buying, selling or changing the use of your home

Did you know that you may have to pay income tax and deal with additional CRA reporting even if you do not sell your home? You should review possible implications with your legal and tax professionals before not only buying or selling a property, but especially if you are considering renting or transferring it to a family member.

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5 Mistakes to avoid when buying or selling a residential property

The family home is the biggest financial investment for most people. Timing and structuring of the transaction are often driven by personal preferences rather than the understanding of certain intricacies surrounding the entire process. We closed hundreds of real estate transactions for our clients. Some transactions, however, do not always go as planned. Many failures

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