Tools & Calculators

North Shore Real Estate Tools & Calculators

Real numbers, not guesswork. A few simple tools to help you plan a purchase, a sale, or your annual property tax obligations in North and West Vancouver, no sign-up required.

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Buying

Property Transfer Tax Calculator

See your exact BC property transfer tax on closing day, including first-time buyer and newly built home exemptions.

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Buying

Buyer Cash to Close Calculator

See the full cash you need on top of your down payment, including transfer tax, legal fees, inspection, and GST on new builds.

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Buying from the US

US Buyer Cost Calculator

Moving from the States? See what a North Shore home really costs in US and Canadian dollars, including BC's 20% foreign buyer tax where it applies.

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Buying

Mortgage Payment & Affordability Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment on a specific price, or flip it around to find the purchase price that fits your budget. Uses your own rate.

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Buying

School Catchment Checker

Look up the exact elementary and secondary catchment for any North Vancouver address, and compare it against nearby streets before you commit to a neighbourhood.

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Buying

North Shore High School Finder

Compare high schools across North and West Vancouver side by side, so you can weigh the options before you choose a neighbourhood.

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Selling

Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

See your real take-home after commission, legal fees, and mortgage payout on a sale, before you list.

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Investing

Cap Rate Calculator

Build up the real income and expense picture for any North Shore rental property and see your net operating income and cap rate instantly.

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Owning

Speculation & Vacancy Tax Checker

A quick, plain-English walkthrough to see whether your property is likely exempt from BC's speculation and vacancy tax.

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Which Tool Do You Actually Need?

These nine cover different moments in owning property here, from writing an offer to evaluating an investment to filing an annual declaration. If you're not sure where to start, this should point you the right way.

I'm about to write an offer and want to know my closing costs. Property Transfer Tax →
I want to know the total cash I need beyond my down payment. Cash to Close →
I'm moving from the US and want my costs in US dollars. US Buyer Cost Calculator →
I want to know what I can actually afford, or what my payment would be. Mortgage Calculator →
I want to know which school catchment a specific address falls into. School Catchment Checker →
I want to compare high schools before choosing a neighbourhood. High School Finder →
I'm thinking about selling and want my real take-home number. Net Proceeds →
I'm evaluating a rental property and want to check the income return. Cap Rate Calculator →
I already own here and got a speculation tax declaration letter. SVT Checker →
I'm early in my search and just want the full financial picture. Start with the mortgage calculator, then check transfer tax
These tools provide estimates and general guidance for planning purposes only. They are not tax, legal, or financial advice, and none of them replace confirming your specific numbers with a lawyer, notary, mortgage broker, or accountant before you act on them.

Want a Second Set of Eyes on Your Numbers?

Calculators are a good starting point, but every situation has a wrinkle or two a tool can't see. Send me a message and I'm happy to run through your specific numbers, no pressure, no obligation.

Tools on this page are updated to reflect BC and federal tax rules as understood at the time of publication. Rates and thresholds can change, always confirm current figures before relying on them for a transaction.