Whether you’re a first-time home buyer in Ontario or you’re planning or you are moving to a new residential property, finding a home you love is expensive and challenging. When there aren’t great options available, many buyers spend more than they budgeted or settle for a property that doesn’t quite check all their boxes. If […]
There are a few situations in which you might find yourself looking to apply for one of the two Ontario HST Rebates. You’re likely applying to get money back on a newly built or renovated home, or you could also apply for an HST rebate on a new condo. Either way, the HST rebate program […]
When you first purchase a pre-construction property in Ontario from the builder and tell them that you will be occupying the house or condo as your primary residence, both the HST (harmonized sales tax) and the HST rebate are worked into the cost by the builder. In many cases, buyers are unaware that the HST […]
Property buyers, both experienced and novice, are often confused about the new housing rebate when they purchase an investment property in Ontario. If you’re about to close on a property purchase and not quite sure about renting it out, flipping it, or moving in, it pays to understand the ins and outs of the new […]
The Ontario New Home HST Rebate makes it possible for new homebuyers to recover a portion of their HST tax after purchasing a new property. The property must be either a newly built home OR an existing home that has undergone “substantial renovations” (this qualifies under the HST Rebate on home renovations). These Ontario rebates […]
The Ontario New Home HST Rebate is a great opportunity for homeowners who have built a new home or completed significant renovations on an existing home, either on their own or by self contracting to recuperate some of the costs. However, many property owners struggle with the eligibility requirements when applying for the Ontario New […]
