In early January, property owners receive a BC Assessment Property Assessment Notice showing the property’s value, class and applicable exemptions. This assessment is the basis used by taxing authorities for determining the share of municipal and provincial property taxes owners will pay.”
Deadline to Appeal Your Assessment is January 31st
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On July 18, 2017 the Department of Finance released a discussion paper on proposed changes to the Income Tax Act that may have a significant impact on your taxes in 2018. These proposals address what the Government perceives as “loopholes” in the Canadian tax system.
Vancouver City staff are proposing a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals (STRs) – including Airbnb, Expedia and others – that will protect long-term rental housing supply while enabling supplemental income for local residents. If adopted, the regulations would legalize up to 70% of existing ‘entire unit’ and virtually all ‘private room’ STR listings in Vancouver, while potentially boosting long-term rental supply by more than 1,000 homes.
It is already hard enough to get 22, or 50, or 179 people to agree to sell their condos en masse to a developer – the real estate trend that is currently dominating conversation in many strata buildings in the Lower Mainland.
But, it turns out, there is a new wrinkle people are discovering that makes negotiations even more fraught.
AVALON 2 | VIP PRESALE FEB 18/19 – REPLY TO THIS EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW
Join us on Saturday, February 18th and 19th for a VIP Presale, when we will introduce Avalon Park’s next residential phase – Avalon 2. With 230 homes in two 16-storey concrete highrises featuring one, two, and three bedroom homes and two-level City Homes, Avalon 2 offers an impressive selection of homes to choose from.
AVALON 2 STARTING PRICES
1 BEDS – $359,900
2 BEDS – $489,900
3 BEDS – $799,900
Mark your calendar! Be one of the first to learn about Avalon 2 and tour the fully-furnished display suite.
Date: Saturday, February 18th and 19th
Place: River District Sales Centre
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW
8700 Kinross Street, Vancouver
Avalon 2 is defined by warm interiors that emphasize the parkside setting. Expansive windows and nine-foot ceilings combine to create a generous sense of space, while open layouts provide functionality and flow. Private patios and decks provide a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening.
The Empty Homes Tax will be applied annually, with the first tax year beginning on January 1, 2017.
For more info: http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/empty-homes-tax.aspx
