Starting January 1st, 2017 first time homebuyers will receive a break on the Land Transfer Tax on their first home purchase.   In an effort to help first-time homebuyers—but not hurt the equilibrium of housing markets outside of Toronto—the Ontario Liberal government announced last fall that they will double the first-time homebuyers’ maximum Land Transfer Tax refund to $4,000.  This will mean that eligible homebuyers in Ontario would pay no Land Transfer... [read more]

Canadians are increasingly tapping the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’ for home down payments, according to a recent study. A record-number of Canadians are expected to accept help from their parents when buying a house this year in the wake of more stringent lending rules, according to RateHub. According to states released by the financial tech company, 42% of BC-based buyers received help from relatives. A shocking 45% of Quebecers received help; 38% of Albertans; 33% of buyers... [read more]