February 2012

NEW RULES FOR HST UPDATE

Posted on Feb 23, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RETURN TO PST ANNOUNCED BY THE BC GOVERNMENT February 17, 2012.
TODAY -  For Completion Dates between NOW and April 1, 2012, the current
tax (HST) still applies with the same rebate programs. TRANSITIONAL RULES
  • For Completion Dates between April 1, 2012 and April 1, 2013, transitional rules will apply. GST and PST will be charged. A P...

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THE B.C. FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYERS' BONUS

Posted on Feb 23, 2012


Subject to approval by the legislature, the B.C. government intends to implement a temporary BC First-Time New Home Buyers' Bonus. Effective February 21, 2012, to March 31, 2013, the bonus is a one- time refundable personal income tax credit worth up to $10,000. Requirements to Qualify for the Bonus
ELIGIBLE FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYER
You will qualify...

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January 2012 Update

Posted on Feb 09, 2012

Selection of properties broaden and demand eases to kick off 2012 in the Greater Vancouver housing market
Sales of detached homes in Greater Vancouver see a decline of 16.9% comparing only January 2011 and January 2012.  Overall Greater Vancouver properties are up 5.7% from January 2011 to January 2012.    

NORTH VANCOUVER STATISTICS

Detached Homes Benchm...

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