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Taxes

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)

Taxes

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)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Why a REALTOR®’s obligations matter

Realtors are legally and ethically required to act in the best interests of their clients while maintaining high professional standards. (3 minute read)

Taxes

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.

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)

Professionalism

Monday, October 7, 2024

Your real estate team is bigger than you think.

The goal of Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is to provide Realtors and Brokers with the tools, data, systems, and training to effectively serve buyers and sellers.

Taxes

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Property Transfer Tax fact sheet

Want to know more about the PTT? Check out this fact sheet. (7 minute read)

Taxes

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.

Taxes

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)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Introducing our new brand! REBGV to become Greater Vancouver REALTORS® on February 12

We're officially changing to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® starting on February 12! (2 minute read)

Taxes

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)

Taxes

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)

Taxes

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.

Taxes

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)

Taxes

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)

Taxes

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)

Taxes

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.

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