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If you’ve recently finished building your new property in the last two years, you may be eligible for money back with the HST rebate in Ontario. The program allows homeowners to recover a portion of their HST spent on construction.

The HST Rebate in Ontario is a valuable and beneficial program available to homeowners in Ontario. Unfortunately, many new home buyers or even long-time homeowners are unaware of the program’s existence or their eligibility. The new home HST Rebate can be nuanced, but with the guidance of an experienced, trusted, and knowledgeable professional like the team at Rebate4U,...

It’s not uncommon for property owners to purchase a new home or condo with the intention of making it their primary residence but then later change their minds to use the newly acquired or built property as a rental unit. Whether you build the home from the ground up or determine that you no longer want to use a newly purchased property from the builder as a home for yourself, there are...

The HST rebate in Ontario is a fruitful opportunity for homeowners throughout the region. As housing and building materials costs increase, it’s no surprise that property owners are looking for ways to reduce their investment costs. Offered through Canada Revenue Agency, the new home HST Rebate is a great way to get back some of the money spent on renovating or building a new home. In...

Rebuilding your home from the ground up can be a daunting undertaking but incredibly rewarding with the right approach and programs like the HST Rebate in Ontario. The New Home HST Rebate allows qualifying residential property owners to recover a portion of their rebuilding costs spent on HST. In Ontario, every sale of services or goods comes with a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax charge, including...

The HST Rebate in Ontario is an excellent opportunity for property owners looking to undergo major construction. Whether you've recently purchased a plot of land to build a brand new property or are planning to tear down an existing home to its studs and renovate it, the HST Rebate on a newly constructed or renovated home can supplement a significant portion of your costs. So much energy, time,...

Residential properties can be damaged significantly for a multitude of reasons, from house fires and windstorms to wildfires. Severely damaging properties can be a huge financial expense. But with insurance and Ontario’s HST rebate program, knocking down your property and rebuilding it from the ground up can be the most cost-effective route. Not only are you minimizing your expenses with the HST...

As spring turns into Summer and the pandemic fades into the rearview mirror, more and more homeowners throughout Ontario are embarking on shelved renovation and home construction projects. What many people don’t know is that your construction or renovation of a newly built home can award you significant savings through the HST Rebate in Ontario. Various rebates are available through the Canada...

One of the benefits of residential properties is that homeowners can leverage renovations entirely to customize and upgrade their space. In some cases, this may mean knocking down a property, tearing it down to its studs, and starting over again. In other situations, renovating your home means constructing a major addition. When you work on your home, the cost is a common concern, but with the HST...

If you’ve been thinking about investing in a new home or you’ve put the deposit down on a new home but aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to make a move, the thought of renting may have crossed your mind. With the Ontario HST rebate program, a rental property can be a great option to get some money back on your investment into a new home. The New Residential Rental Property Rebate will buy...