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What taxes apply to my property in Metro Vancouver?
Thursday, September 4, 2025
What taxes apply to my property in Metro Vancouver?
Check out this easy guide to property-related taxes that may affect you as an owner and when you sell your home. (2 minute read)
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Property taxes 101
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Property taxes 101
Property taxes are due soon. At the same time, make sure to fill out your Home Owner Grant application. (2 minute read)
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All you need to know about Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax
Monday, January 27, 2025
All you need to know about Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax
Home owners will have received a property status declaration from the City to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax.
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Comparing the provincial and federal home flipping taxes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Comparing the provincial and federal home flipping taxes
On Jan 1, 2025, the new BC home flipping tax will be added alongside the federal flipping tax. Here's how they work. (2 min read)
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Property Transfer Tax fact sheet
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Property Transfer Tax fact sheet
Want to know more about the PTT? Check out this fact sheet. (7 minute read)
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Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax
Each year Vancouver home owners must declare their property status to see if it's subject to the city's Empty Home Tax.
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A closer look at changes to the federal capital gains tax
Thursday, May 2, 2024
A closer look at changes to the federal capital gains tax
What changes are coming to the capital gains tax, and how it could affect you. (4 minute read)
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What you need to know about BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Friday, January 26, 2024
What you need to know about BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Detailed information about BC's SVT and property exemptions. (4 minute read)
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Will I have to pay capital gains when I sell my house?
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Will I have to pay capital gains when I sell my house?
Read about the conditions required for paying capital gains, and what you need to do even if you don't have to pay. (2 minute read)
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Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house I’m buying?
Friday, September 1, 2023
Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house I’m buying?
Property taxes in BC are due the first business day after July 1. If you buy a home at another time, you may have to pay a share of the year to avoid a penalty.
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Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing
Affordable housing projects in Vancouver received grants worth over $8.7 million, partially from Vancouver’s EHT. (1 minute read)
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Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Our recommendations to the provincial government on how the PTT can be used to help build more affordable homes. (2 minute read)
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No SVT exemption for owners of vacant stratas
Friday, February 18, 2022
No SVT exemption for owners of vacant stratas
Owners of strata property in buildings with rental restrictions are no longer exempt from the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax. (1 minute read)
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What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Thursday, April 8, 2021
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Before building a laneway home or buying a property with one, you should understand the tax implications of doing so.