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Documents & Clauses

Additional Name buyer

Notwithstanding section 20A of this Contract, the Buyer may, without the further consent of the Seller, add (insert name(s) of a specific person(s)) as an

Seller Best Practices

Find the right fit – Listing agent

Make sure the real estate agent you hire is a good fit for your needs., Make sure your approach and expectations are in alignment, check

Seller Best Practices

Show the facts! – Sellers Best Practices

Ensure that all your home’s details in the listing are accurate, from the square footage, recent renovations, property taxes, and lot dimensions to items that

Buyer Best Practices

WHAT IS AN OFFER?

An offer is a formal, legal agreement to purchase a home and is legally binding once accepted by the seller. Offers to purchase a home

Buyer Best Practices

Common Types of Homeownership

Options vary slightly between provinces, but you can choose between the following ownership types in Canada:

Taxation

Who pays land transfer tax?

When you acquire land or a beneficial interest in land, you pay a land transfer tax to the province when the transaction closes. Land transfer

Taxation

Non-Resident Speculation Tax

effective October 25, 2022, the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) rate was increased to 25 percent. The NRST applies to the purchase or acquisition of an

Government programs

HST New Housing Rebate

Program: You may be eligible to claim a rebate for a part of the HST you pay on the purchase price of a newly constructed

First-time buyers

Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)

To help you come up with a down payment, you may be eligible for the HBP. The HBP allows you to withdraw up to $35,000,