The legalization of cannabis will affect landlords in Canada since renters won’t know what to do about banning its use inside their rental properties. October 17th, 2018, was the official date for its legalization and landlords are more worried than ever. Many have started acting and prohibiting tenants from using cannabis. However, many tenants feel […]
When you are buying your first rental property, you may be faced with a question whether you have to pay HST upfront on a rental income property in Canada.
Real estate is crazy out there – right from the one bedroom condo that sells for $600 a square foot to the unaffordable starter home that starts at $750,000. And that’s why millennials are becoming landlords – buying an income property and benefiting from the investment and income.
As university and college enrolment continues to grow across Canada, there’s also an emerging investment opportunity for student housing. Demand for off-campus student housing is clearly outstripping supply. And for landlords, the investment opportunity for student housing presents new horizons. Needless to say, large urban centres will be high demand centres for rental units.
If you’re considering buying a rental property, and you’re serious about becoming a landlord, it’s worth looking at the entire picture – in other words, a thoughtful look at the pros and cons. In today’s crazy real estate market, buying a rental property could be a viable investment option.
If you’re buying a new condominium as an investment property, and are planning to rent it out, you may be eligible for a rental property rebate. The rental property rebate, also known as the New Residential Rental Property Rebate, is applicable on the purchase of a newly built home or condominium when you have a […]
