Vacation Homes

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When does the “plus 1” rule apply to a principal residence? 

There are tax implications to inheriting a second property. But in certain circumstances, you can have two principal residences...

When does the “plus 1” rule apply to a principal residence? 
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Real Estate

Can I afford to buy a second home?

A second home can serve many purposes, from a vacation destination to student housing for your children. Here’s how...

Can I afford to buy a second home?
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Real Estate

Is a vacation home a good investment?

A cottage or other vacation property can provide a great way to unwind and spend time with family. But...

Is a vacation home a good investment?
A historic vacation property with private access to the shore that was purchased through a corporation

Real Estate

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: July 10

The worst start for markets since 1962, rate-hike fears, the pending real estate collapse and bank brokerages hide high-interest...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 10
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Home Insurance

A guide to cottage insurance

Cottage insurance is a must-have for your home away from home. Here’s what you need to know about...

A guide to cottage insurance
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Qualified Advice

Questions about real estate, family, finances and more

Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...

Questions about real estate, family, finances and more

Real Estate

Is now the time to buy a vacation home?

Explore properties across Canada that offer a COVID-safe getaway, plus the potential for a return on your investment.

Is now the time to buy a vacation home?

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Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?

Colleen wants to sell her trailer but is worried about the impact on her CPP, OAS and GIS benefits.

Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?

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