Houses

Renovating your home by tearing it down to the studs can seem like an extreme measure, but it's often the most effective way to transform your living space. This process involves stripping a house down to its basic framework and rebuilding it with modern materials, updated systems, and improved layouts. Whether you're fixing structural issues or reimagining your home, going down to the...

Applying for the Ontario New Home HST Rebate When applying for an HST rebate, homeowners must supply the required application form and specific supporting documents. Everything can be personally prepared and submitted to Canada Revenue Agency. However, applicants often find it valuable to work with a rebate specialist. Supporting financial documents are required to account for the expenses...

Late-Filed HST Rebate Applications As a general rule, late-filed rebate applications are NOT accepted by CRA. However, there are certain circumstances that might be considered – like illness or accident; a flood or fire; even a disruption of postal services. If the Canada Revenue Agency is responsible in any way for going beyond the two-year deadline, the New Residential Rental Property...

Some Things to Consider Real estate investing is one thing – being a landlord is another. In Ontario, there are strict laws governing landlord-tenant relations, and there are often ups and downs in that relationship. Yes, there are many challenges in being a landlord but there also great rewards. Even the basics require serious consideration – like down payments, interest rates, and...

Ontario’s new housing rebates require specific eligibility requirements in order to qualify: you must be purchasing a newly built home or a newly built condo you must hire a builder to build (or substantially renovate) a home you must undertake a major addition or renovation to a home (or rebuild a home) you must alter a non-residential building into a residential building With...

Are You Eligible for the HST Rebate in Ontario? You are eligible for the HST New Housing Rebate if you have: Purchased either a new home, substantially renovated a home or constructed a home. This could include a home on leased land, but only in the case the lease allows you to buy the land, or the lease agreement is for 20 years or more. The housing is to be used as your or your...

Taking advantage of an investment opportunity for student housing Industry estimates for unmet demand in student housing are huge. Montreal needs over 50,000 beds - Toronto needs over 30,000 beds - and Ottawa needs over 20,000 beds. From purely an investment point of view, the real estate numbers favour student-centered housing over other residential rental properties. More than that, demand for...

Keep these dos and don’ts tips in mind when buying a rental property The notion of collecting rental income and always having cash flow is really a best-case scenario. And while every investor wishes for this, every landlord must also face the reality of problem tenants, late rental payments, and capital expenses that are both unexpected and significant. The best approach is to be well informed,...