Want to sell your property for the highest number possible? Here’s a list of the top ten renovations to do before listing your property for sale. Ranked from most expensive to least expensive…
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Pros and Cons of living in Burnaby
Burnaby has many advantages that make it an attractive place to live. In this article you’ll find some of the greatest pros and cons for the City of Burnaby.
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Mortgages: Variable Rate vs Fixed Rate
Mortgage rates determine payment amounts, flexibility and directly affect a borrowers savings. The potential to save more with variable rates and stress less with fixed rates gives…
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Can Home Builders Avoid the GST With a Principal Residence Declaration?
When a new home is first made available for sale, the builder is required to collect the GST from the purchaser. What happens to the GST if the sale is no longer the best option? For example, let’s say a builder wants to live there, have a family member live there, or rent the property out? What are the GST rules then? Is it beneficial to declare the property as a principal residence and if so, for how long?
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