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HST Rebates https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4028/gst-hst-new-housing-rebate.html Non-resident sellers https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/information-been-moved/disposing-acquiring-certain-canadian-property.html First time buyers Land Transfer Tax https://www.ontario.ca/document/land-transfer-tax/land-transfer-tax-refunds-first-time-homebuyers Foreign buyers https://www.ontario.ca/document/land-transfer-tax/non-resident-speculation-tax

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Non-Residents of Canada Selling a property in Canada If you are a non-resident for income tax purposes as per Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), your lawyer will need to holdback 25-50% of the sale proceeds until you have received a clearance certificate from Canada Revenue Agency. You will need to consult with a tax expert, CRA […]

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Ready for your purchase 1. Check that you have two pieces of valid Canadian government ID. A Canadian Passport or Permanent Resident Card and a driver’s Licence are typically required. 2. Finalise your mortgage as quickly as possible. One of the main causes of a bad experience in your real estate closing process is last […]

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