There are many big issues looming over BC Millennials ahead of next year’s federal election, from climate change and trade relations to government spending and tax cuts. But the results of a new Canadian Real Estate Association-commissioned survey suggest many in the province feel that these issues should take a […]
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With new mortgage rules and higher interest rates putting the squeeze on Canadian home buyers, some have found a new approach: Get the parents (or grandparents) to bankroll your purchase. The number of mortgages issued to people in the pre-war generation – aged 73 to 93 – jumped by a […]
If you’re buying a house or condo and you suspect that the current owner from whom you are purchasing the property is a non-resident of Canada, you could be personally liable for the vendor’s Canadian capital gains tax if you don’t take certain precautions. Indeed, this is precisely what happened […]
The process of becoming a homeowner can be long and arduous, and your mortgage broker is one of your key allies in getting a mortgage in order to buy a home. But if done right, the relationship between you and your broker doesn’t stop once you have the keys. Depending […]