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Goodbye, Canada: A guide to departure tax, withholding tax for non-residents

Some Canadian residents plan to retire abroad, while others are only here temporarily for work. No matter the reason,...

Real Estate

Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages on new homes

The federal government is also raising the amount Canadians can pull from their RRSP to purchase a home through...

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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?

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Should you use the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan on a mixed-use property?

You can withdraw from your RRSP to purchase a mixed-use property through the HBP. However, transferring funds to a...

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First home savings account: A Gen Z guide to achieving home ownership

If you want to be a home owner in Canada, here’s how the new tax-free FHSA could get you...

Real Estate

How to take advantage of the first home savings account

The federal government will launch the FHSA as part of a suite of measures to support first-time home buyers....

Real Estate

Want to become a first-time home buyer in B.C.? These three steps can help

Buying your first home in B.C. requires careful planning and, sometimes, a little help from the government. Here’s how...

Real Estate

Why the Feds are afraid of expanding the Home Buyers’ Plan

High house prices are a key reason