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How Rebates Work With Pre-Construction Homes

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  • on September 2, 2021
Did you know that if you buy a newly constructed home from a builder and use it as your (or a family member’s) primary residence, you will receive a GST/HST rebate in Ontario? Unlike when you purchase a new residential rental property or undergo substantial renovations and have to…

What First-Time Homebuyers Should Know About Rebates

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  • on August 29, 2021
Buying a home can be an expensive but worthwhile endeavour. There are many costs to be paid on the closing date including the down payment, land transfer fees, title insurance and more. On top of this, there is your monthly mortgage payment to make! The Federal Government is well…

What Is The Maximum HST Rebate On New Homes?

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  • on August 26, 2021
Have you purchased a new home? Has your house recently undergone major renovations? Have you purchased a newly constructed home and are wondering how applying for the HST Rebate in Ontario works? Understanding how the New Rebate for housing works can be confusing, especially when it comes to determining…

Why Was I Denied An HST Rebate Ontario?

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  • on August 23, 2021
Has Your GST/HST New Housing Rebate Application Been Denied? The purchase and sale of a residential property can be a stressful time for home buyers. As some might already know, a buyer who is looking to purchase a brand new or substantially renovated home may be entitled to the…

Am I Eligible For The GST/HST Housing Rebate?

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  • on August 23, 2021
Everything You Need To Know Regarding Eligibility For The GST/HST New Housing Rebate While many industries in Canada have suffered from shutdowns and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian housing market has experienced an unprecedented boom. Throughout the last year, there has been a high demand for…

How the April 2021 Budget Impacted GST/HST New Housing Rebates

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  • on June 2, 2021
Relaxation Of GST/HST New Housing Rebate Conditions Under the existing rebate provisions in the GST/HST legislation and regulations, a GST/HST New Housing Rebate was restricted if there were multiple buyers, not all of whom were related, and not all of the buyers (or their relations) were acquiring the home…