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Jan2011
HST Secret Vancouver BC – Save Thousands
As you may or may not know, H.S.T. has different implications for used residential real estate and new residential real estate. The following strategy can literally save you THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IMPORTANT DISTINCTION: Remember, HST is payable on NEW HOME SALES ONLY, not on resale homes. PS – Don’t forget Property Purchase Transfer Tax (PPTT) [...]
Feb2010
Investing In Canada
There are really only two things to note if you wish to buy here as a foreigner: In Canada you must pay 25% of your rental income to Revenue Canada and when you sell you need to pay 25% of any capital gain. Whoa – “Ouch” you say. Not to worry – it is 25 [...]
