Property Taxes in British Columbia. What your taxes pay for.
Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in BUYERS
Annual property tax
Generally, every property owner in Canada must pay property taxes. If your property is located in a city, town, district or village, it is in a municipality. You will r...
When you own or lease a property or manufactured home in B.C., property taxes must be paid yearly for each property.
Generally, every property owner in Canada must pay property taxes. If your property is located in a city, town, district or village, it is in a municipality. You will r...
Land Transfer Tax BC
Posted on Mar 09, 2021
Understanding land taxes in British Columbia real estate
Land transfer tax in British Columbia, also known as property transfer tax, is a provincial tax that is charged upon completion when title on a property is transferred.
It is important that you are well aware of closing costs associated with purchasing, and this blog will help to explain the la...
Professional Home Inspections BC
Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in BUYERS
In recent years, many purchasers have decided to make their offers conditional on a satisfactory home inspection by a professional home inspector.
This can be especially important if you are buying an older home.
Professional home inspectors will thoroughly check for defects and assess what repairs may be needed in upcoming years.
What the Property Title means to you as a Buyer
Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in BUYERS
A BC Title Search will provide the names and addresses of all registered owners of a property, the full legal description, and will identify all of the registered charges, mortgages and mortgage companies, liens and interests filed against a property. The transfer date is also provided showing when the property was purchased by the current owners.
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