Recently Sold: 42 Carr Street – 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms with 3 Parking – Sold for $1,399,000

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Helping new immigrants, returning Canadian citizens and permanent residents is my niche!

Areas I serve: Yorkville, Yonge and Bloor, King West, Trinity Bellwoods, Rosedale, the Waterfront, Downtown Toronto, North York, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and surroundings.

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Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax & Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban [2026]

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Heenay Patel

Overview: a look at Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) and Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban in 2026 and beyond, including recent rule changes, important deadlines, exemptions, and more. Canada’s Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (aka the Foreign Buyer Ban) and Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) were…

Wins Lai - Toronto Real Estate Broker4.9Based on132 reviews

Wins Lai - Toronto Real Estate Agent - Broker4.9Based on132 reviews

Georgina L1772028953000

I’ve worked with Wins three times now, and I truly trust her. She consistently finds high-quality tenants for my property and is incredibly thorough with background checks.

Wins is professional, detail-oriented, and very reliable throughout the entire leasing process. She makes everything smooth and stress-free, and I always feel confident knowing she’s handling my property.

I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy broker.

Response from the owner: Thank you G! Pleasure working with you and your partner! Happy holidays. Cheers, Wins

tom duttmann1767780728000

Wins was very professional, thorough, hard working and sensitive to our needs in respect of finding the right tenant for our rental apartment. A truly outstanding service. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to lease or sell real estate.

Response from the owner:
Thank you so much for your kind words Tom! It was truly a pleasure to assist you and your family. If you have any questions or need support in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help!

Marina Y1762618423000

I had an excellent experience working with Wins. Despite challenging market conditions, she successfully sold my condo through her professionalism, organization, and strategic approach. Wins presented the property beautifully, using thoughtful details to highlight its best features. She consistently went the extra mile, even visiting the property while I was away to ensure everything was in perfect order. I would confidently recommend Wins to anyone seeking a dedicated and highly effective real estate agent.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you and helping to navigate the sale of your condo. Your trust and collaboration made all the difference. I sincerely appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your next chapter! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions in the future Marina! Cheers, Wins

peyronnet juliette1762558982000

It was real pleasure to work with Wins! She will make everything for you to get the best deal possible and will always protect your interests. She will give you her real opinion and is always available! Highly recommend working with Wins.

Response from the owner: Thank you Juliette! It’s a pleasure working with you as well. I’m so glad we can find you a deal together. Feel free to reach out to me with any real estate questions in the future. Cheers! Wins

Linda Lin1761425992000

I had a very positive experience working with Wins. She was able to find a great tenant within a week. She responds quickly and does a thorough screening on potential tenants. Highly recommend Wins!

Response from the owner: Thank you Linda! Very happy that I was able to help. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions in the future. Cheers, Wins

Recently Sold: 42 Carr Street – 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms with 3 Parking – Sold for $1,399,000

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