North Shore Market Intel
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What Happens If Your North Shore Presale Is Delayed, Stalled, or Cancelled
Presale delays and cancellations have hit close to home this year, from a West Vancouver project in receivership to another cancelled outright. Here's what BC law actually protects if your presale timeline slips.
The $50,000 GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers: Why the Fine Print Matters on North Shore Presales
The federal first-time home buyers' GST rebate can hand back up to $50,000 on a newly built home, and plenty of North Shore presale condos sit under the $1 million full-rebate line. But the contract date and a four-year ownership look-back decide whether you see any of it.
BC's 2-5-10 New Home Warranty: What It Actually Covers on a North Shore Presale
Every new BC home carries mandatory 2-5-10 warranty coverage. Here's what each period actually protects, and why checking a builder's licence is worth your time.
The New GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers on a BC Presale: What Actually Qualifies
A new federal GST rebate can eliminate GST entirely on a qualifying presale purchase up to $1,000,000. Here's how the phase-out works and what qualifies you as a first-time buyer.
What Taxes Apply If You Assign a Presale Contract in BC?
Presale assignment profit can face up to three separate taxes, and CRA generally treats it as fully taxable income, not a capital gain. Here's what that means for your net.
Can You Assign (Sell) Your Presale Contract Before It Completes?
Assigning a presale contract only works if your contract allows it, and most require developer consent. Here's what to check before you sign, and how the process actually works.
How Are Presale Deposits Protected in BC If a Project Doesn't Get Built?
BC law requires presale deposits to be held in trust, not paid directly to the developer. Here's how that protects your money, and what it doesn't cover.
New Rental & Strata Options for Maplewood
A 40-unit boutique building is proposed for Seymour River Place. Here is why this site matters for the Maplewood "Missing Middle."
What's the Difference Between a Presale and an Assignment?
A presale and an assignment can put you in the same building, but you're buying from a different party under different rules and a different tax picture. Here's what actually changes.
Matt’s Market Minute: New Density in the Heart of Edgemont
A new 9-unit boutique project is proposed for Queens Road. Here is what it means for Edgemont Village residents.