Overview: an international buyers guide to Toronto real estate, with advice on taxes, mortgages, rebates, down payments, location, property types, and more. Then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from basics such as who can buy real estate in…
Tag: foreign buyers
Ontario Hikes Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST)
Overview: a look at Ontario’s updated Non-Resident Speculation Tax or NRST, including who it applies to, the properties it covers, and exemptions to the tax. What Is The Non-Resident Speculation Tax? The 15% tax was created to deter foreign nationals from buying up residential property in Ontario and making home…
Hong Kong Permanent Residency & Toronto Home Prices
Overview: a look at the new permanent residency pathways Canada is offering Hong Kong residents and its impact on Toronto home prices. That number is set to skyrocket thanks to two new permanent residency pathways. According to CBC News: Canada is offering two new paths to permanent residency for Hong…
The Charles at Church by Aspen Ridge
About The Project The Church at Charles is a 47-storey icon on the north-west corner of Church & Charles with a total of 408 units, 138 parking spots and 506 bicycle parking, 20 rental units and 2 restaurants. Built by Aspen Ridge Homes and designed by Quadrangle Architects. This building…
The Pros and Cons of the Foreign Home Buyers Tax
The Wynne Government recently announced an addition of 15% tax to any property buyers that are non-residents looking to purchase a property in Ontario as of April 20th, 2017. It has been 2 months since the news have been announced, and as a realtor the number one question…