Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?
Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...
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How to use equity to buy a second home
We look at four common ways of financing the purchase of a second property using equity built up in...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...