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26 August 2009
Speak out against HST on new home sales & real estate services in BC
Last month when BC govt. announced the plans to implement new tax system HST (harmonized sales tax) in 2010, I wrote a blog post about how it would affect the real estate industry and new home buyers. Just like me most other REALTORS® are concerned Read More...
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31 July 2009
What HST means for BC real estate
The BC government announced on July 23, 2009 that effective July 1, 2010, BC will adopt the HST, combining BC's seven per cent PST with the five per cent federal GST for a single "harmonized sales tax" of 12 per cent. Starting next July, Read More...
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28 January 2009
Budget 2009 Highlights For Housing Market
The federal budget released for 2009 contains a few items of interest to homeowners and people who are thinking about buying a home. Here are some highlights: RRSP Home Buyers' Plan: Starting from January 28, 2009, first-time home buyers can withdraw Read More...
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