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March 26, 2023

First Home Savings Account & Other Home Buyer Rebates

We wanted to let you know about the new First Home Saving Account, and remind you of the Home Buyer's Amount Tax Credit, in addition to, other valuable home owner and buyer rebates and incentives.

First Home Savings Account

Qualifying first-time buyers can contribute up to $8,000 yearly ...

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Jan. 13, 2023

Vancouver Empty Home Tax

The City of Vancouver, BC Canada requires that Vancouver homeowners submit a yearly declaration to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax. Any properties which are deemed empty or declared empty, will be subject to an empty home tax.

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Jan. 3, 2023

BC's Home Buyer Rescission Period Comes into Effect January 3, 2023

BC’s new Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP) for residential real estate property takes effect on January 3, 2023.

Rescission Period Length & Day it Begins

The rescission period will be 3 full days excluding weekends and holidays (as defined by Section 29 of the Interpretation Act), and will begin the ...

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Dec. 24, 2022

Top Real Estate Agents at Dexter Realty, Vancouver BC Canada

We're proud to be among the top real estate agents again at Dexter Realty! We love helping our clients buy and sell homes and always strive to offer the best service and advice. We'd like to thank all our clients for your support, business and referrals. We ...

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Posted in Buying , News, Selling
Dec. 13, 2022

BC Government Changes Rental Restrictions and Age Restrictions for the Strata Property Act

On November 24, 2022, the BC government passed Bill 44. It changed restrictions around rentals and ages of owners and tenants, under the new Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act. 

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Oct. 14, 2022

Foreign Buyer Ban Starts January 2023 in Canada

In order to curb rising home prices and prevent money from being "parked" in Canada, the government is banning foreign buyers beginning in January 2023. Some exemptions apply such as permanent residents, temporary residents and students.

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Aug. 14, 2022

Top Real Estate Agents at Dexter Realty, Vancouver BC

We're proud to be among the top real estate agents again at Dexter Realty! We love helping our clients buy and sell homes and always strive to offer the best service and advice. We'd like to thank all our clients for your support, business and referrals. We look ...

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Posted in Buying , News, Selling
April 10, 2022

Upcoming Cooling Off Period for BC Home Buyers

The BC government introduced legislation on March 28, 2022, known as Bill 12 - 2022, to allow for the creation of a cooling off period that will allow buyers to back out of a purchase after signing a Contract of Purchase and Sale.

This cooling off period is expected to be ...

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Jan. 27, 2022

Vancouver Mayor Passes a Motion Allowing 2,000 Houses to be Stratified for up to Six Units

Vancouver's mayor passed a motion to potentially allow 2,000 Vancouver houses to be stratified with up to six units. This is part of a push to create more housing options besides the traditional Vancouver condos, 1/2 duplexes and large detached houses. The city will investigate the options ...

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Dec. 5, 2021

Redevelopment Plans for False Creek Vancouver

False Creek South Redevelopment

The City of Vancouver is proposing the redevelopment of the 80 acres of city owned land between the Burrard and Cambie bridges on the south shore of False Creek on Vancouver's Westside. Please read the attached article for more information regarding the proposed redevelopment and thoughts on the future ...

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