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Category: Taxation, Laws and Policy
Posted by Cameron McNeill on March 06, 2012 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
HST - Here We Go Again
Just when we got comfortable working with HST we now must navigate the waters back to GST/PST. The past few weeks have been interesting…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 31, 2012 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Assessing Your Assessment
Whether you are already a homeowner, or looking to purchase your first home, understanding how your property is assessed and taxed is an important…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on October 18, 2011 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Evergreen Line is One Step Closer
Although you may not appreciate the $0.02 gas tax it looks as though this will be paired with ridership increased fares and another measure…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on May 31, 2011 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Property Transfer Tax - The Way of the Dodo?
Recently it was reported that our new Premier, Christy Clark, is interested in eliminating the Property Transfer Tax. It seems as though not everyone…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on May 24, 2011 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
HST: Yes or No? Or is There a Third Option?
How plans for this summer’s referendum could change things again. Maybe for the better. It’s been almost a year since the HST was implemented…Continue Reading
Posted by Irshaad Ahmad on May 10, 2011 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Kudos to the City of Richmond
Last Tuesday, an unfortunate event occurred in Richmond when The Remy, a six storey wood frame residential low rise, became engulfed with flames. Because…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 15, 2011 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
You Determine BC’s Future
Saturday, February 26th marks the first time a leadership vote will take place in 17 years, a day sure to go down in history.…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on January 25, 2011 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Making Sense of the New Mortgage Rules
So this past week there was much discussion and reporting on the new mortgage rules. One of the primary reasons for making the changes…Continue Reading
Posted by Kim Robertson on November 30, 2010 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Olympic Village - Up the Creek
There is no disputing that the Olympic Village has seen much criticism and intense media scrutiny. The key players, all with the best of…Continue Reading
Posted by Dan Thomson on September 27, 2010 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
HST - Understand the Facts
There are many issues out there today that is affecting the Vancouver Real Estate Market. Changes to the financing rules, “bubble” verses “no bubble”…Continue Reading
Posted by Kim Robertson on July 27, 2010 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
First Nations to Be Key Players in the Development Game
It is among the last open stretches of undeveloped city waterfront. With a density that rivals the Olympic Village, and no requirement for city…Continue Reading
Posted by Kim Robertson on May 25, 2010 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
Say Goodbye to Vancouvers Streetcar
$8.5 million dollar test project considered unviable. Say goodbye to Vancouver’s streetcar. After two months, an $8.5 million dollar investment and ridership of over…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on August 24, 2009 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
HST - How Will it Affect the Purchase of a New Home
We’re less then 11 months away from its implementation and you can be sure there will be many round table debates, lobbying and changes…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 11, 2009 in Taxation, Laws and Policy
The New Budget - How 1st Time Homebuyers Can Benefit (Canadian)
By now we all know the federal budget for 2009 has been released and there are some positive initiatives for the real estate industry.…Continue Reading
