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BC’s First-Time Home Buyers Get a (Small) Tax Break
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he BC government is raising the threshold for the first-time buyer Property Transfer Tax exemption to $500,000 from $475,000, finance minister Mike de Jong announced February 21 in the 2017 Budget Announcement. The partial exemption threshold has also increased to $525,000 from $500,000. The changes will now aff ect more first-time home buyers by exempting, or partially exempting, those buying between $475K and $525K, and affected buyers will save up to $8,000, which is an increase of $500 from the previous system. The new threshold will be effective for home purchase registrations made on or after February 22, 2017. Minister de Jong said, “This will complement other actions we have taken, such as the introduction last year of a newly built home exemption to the Property Transfer Tax [on new homes under $750,000], which has helped more than 5,500 families save an average of $7,600. In Budget 2017 we are going further.” He added, “When you ask British Columbians about the pressures they face, many will focus on the cost of housing. The problems with housing affordability and availability aren’t easy to resolve, but there are some levers the government can use to help ease things. But… we can’t just focus on getting more people into the market without adding to supply – that’s just going to drive prices higher. “In the coming year the government will also explore and implement opportunities to partner and invest with local governments, to ensure cities and municipalities have the capacity and incentives… needed to expedite and process approvals and permitting of housing development applications.” The province will also continue to administer its recently launched $700 million BC HOME Partnership program, which offers first-time home buyers up to $37,500 in down-payment-matching loans, which are interest- and paymentfree for the first five years.
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Industry Reactions In a press release issued moments after the announcement, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) welcomed the increase to the first-time buyer exemption threshold. It added that the organization had recommended such an increase in its pre-Budget submission, “to better reflect rising home prices.” Neil Moody, CEO of CHBA BC, stated, “CHBA BC has advocated for changes to the outdated property transfer tax structure for many years, and this reduction in tax is positive for firsttime home buyers in all areas of the province.
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“It may seem like a small increase, but it represents that the program is keeping pace with rising home prices. It provides a larger threshold for first-time home buyers to purchase within and receive the tax savings.” The Urban Development Institute also immediately offered its support to the move. President and CEO Anne McMullin said, “Increasing the Property Transfer Tax exemption threshold to $500,000 from $475,000 for first-time homebuyers’ will enable more locals and families to get onto the first rung of
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the property ladder.” She added that the industry group also supports the government’s strong focus on working with local governments in 2017 and beyond to increase housing supply, which also creates more highpaying jobs in the sector. “I know we keep hammering this point, but fl ooding the market with more housing options, from rowhomes and townhomes to duplexes and others, will help alleviate the pricing and demand pressures and create healthy, more affordable communities.” However, the British Columbia Real Estate Association said that, while it supported an increase in the threshold, the change did not go far enough. It argued that the new threshold should have been set at $750,000 – in line with the BC HOME loan program as well as the PTT exemption on new homes.
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$1,950,000
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Calling all builders, Developers and forward thinkers alike! Nestled in a fantastic little pocket between Strathcona and The Drive are two RT-3 irregular lots forming a whopping 5,865 square feet! Facing South-West, these lots offer open views all the way to City Gate to the West and Terminal Avenue to the South. Across the street lays Trillium Park with its turf fields, playground and dog park. Further West will see the potential relocation of St Paul's Hospital. A truly unique opportunity in an ever growing neighbourhood! RT-3 zoning with potential of 3 dwellings. Build two 1/2 duplexes & an infill house, all 3 could potentially be stratified and sold separately (to be confirmed by Buyer with City of Vancouver). Drive-by first, then call us!
HASTINGS SUNRISE UNIQUE 1914 CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW IN SUPERB CONDITION 2733 FRANKLIN ST.
Diane Kunic-Grandjean
Ahhh…the life of a West Ender! Easy access to 1st & 2nd beaches, the seawall and beautiful Stanley Park, the Aquatic Centre and a 5 min ride on the Aquabus to Granville Island! Imagine enjoying all of this and so much more on a daily basis, from your very well-laid out 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom apartment overlooking beautiful Pacific Height Heritage row houses. Entertain your guests from your fully renovated open concept modern & functional kitchen and set up your dining table to sit 10 of your friends. Your living room will accommodate a variety of sittings while leading you onto your covered year-round enjoyable balcony (BBQ allowed). Your bedroom offers an oversized closet & easily fits a queen size bed. Storage galore throughout. Don’t forget to bring all your wall art, it will find its place throughout this appealing, modern, comfortable and unique home. Comes w/ a storage locker. Cats allowed (2 max). Sorry, no dogs. Have you started packing yet?
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525-527 MALKIN AVE.
Lisa MacIntosh
$1,699,000
What a beauty! Welcome to this 1914 Craftsman Bungalow Heritage "B" lovingly & patiently restored to its current glory! The large foyer gives the tone w/its beautiful wainscoting, 9'4" ceiling height & hwd flooring. Cozy up by the fireplace in your comfortable lvg rm drenched by natural light, host your loved ones in the adjacent large dng room while marvelling at the Tudor ceiling & superb built-in dresser. The 3 sizeable bed & charming 1,5 bath w/claw foot tub will house your family for a very long time. Airy modern kitchen & eat-in area from which to access a lush fenced backyard & detached garage. The bsmt offers 2 bed suite & a large separate area which could be a rec/family room for you. A unique gem in beloved Hastings Sunrise!
TROUT LAKE - WESTCOAST MODERN SOUTH FACING 1/2 DUPLEX 3 BED - 2.5 BATHS 1785 E.14TH AVE.
$1,125,000
A Westcoast flair & unusual layout, this South facing modern 1/2 duplex provides a well laid-out floorplan offering a very generous living room w/ fireplace & family area, a dining room able to host numerous guests, adjacent to a wonderfully appointed kitchen w/ custom cupboards, stainless appliances & granite countertops. Powder room and laundry also on the main. The top floor won't disappoint: 3 bed & 2 bath, of unusually ample size-especially the master bedroom & its ensuite! Fantastic amount of natural light, in-floor radiant heat, storage galore & a powder room on the main floor. BONUS: detached garage turned into a storage & office space! Enjoy a covered porch, large front garden & a short walk to Trout Lake & its Farmer's market. Just steps to the "Drive" and all it has to offer.
UPPER LONSDALE MILLION DOLLAR VIEW AT A THIRD OF THE PRICE 320-3080 LONSDALE AVE.
$299,000
1 bed, top floor, West facing property in Upper Lonsdale 1 bath – 756 sq.ft. + 80 sq.ft. of covered balcony! When was the last time you stepped into a 836 sq.ft. (incl. balcony) 1 bed top floor West facing property in Upper Lonsdale! Enjoy cooking in your fully renovated modern kitchen w/ it’s unique pantry, while entertaining your guests in the adjacent extremely spacious dining room. Cozy up on your full-size sectional in the living room while taking in the views through big sliding doors letting in lots of natural light. A King size bed will easily fit your spacious bedroom w/ its very own walk-in closet! 80 sq.ft. balcony to BBQ away! Laundry on each floor and yours is across your hallway, including supplementary storage. Lots of in-suite storage, storage locker, one parking. 1 cat or dog allowed. Very well maintained bldg. with easy access to the fun that North Van has to offer. Bring your house-sized furniture, art for the expansive amount of wall space, and your fake tree as you well may be home for Christmas!
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2623 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver $1,799,000 MUST SEE - Huge 56 X 110 foot lot, and the best sweeping view of Downtown and the North Shore Mountains in East Van. Excellent condition and ready for your many ideas. 3 Bed / 2 Bath with an entertainer’s balcony and sundeck, custom gas fireplace, prism windows, original fir floors, and vintage farmhouse drain-board sink. Incredible stone foundation in the basement with separate entry, high 9.5 foot ceilings throughout, and a large clean attic contribute to the potential of this gorgeous property. Just a short walk to the 29th Ave Station Bus Loop and Skytrain!
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Vancouver East, Victoria Presale, 2 storeys w/basement plus LWH 2072 E 27th Ave. Van. $2,125,000 - A high quality, custom built house in 2-storey/basemt, plus Laneway House - Lot 33 x 118.5 ft, 2820 sf of main house, 500 sf LWH, living, family & dining rm - Total 8 bedrms, 7 baths, granite counters, maple wood cabinets, - HRV and high efficiency heating system. - Buyer to provide their own plan and colour choice are welcome!
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LONG TERM OWNERS! WELL BUILT FAMILY HOME! 3 BRs on Main in this solid 2282 sq.ft. home from 1968. 1-1/2 Baths (2 pce Ensuite). In-laid oak flrs in big LR & DR. Kitchen tastefully updated 2 yrs ago. High Bsmt w/ a 4th BR, Den, Rec Rm, 3 pce Bath & Laundry! Easy to suite! 5186 Windsor Street, Van.
$329,000
Vancouver Heritage Classic...125 Boundary Road
BIG SUITE! AFFORDABLE LIVING! This 987 sq.ft. 2 BR, 1-1/2 Bath unit is excellent value! Ground floor, corner suite faces south w/2 covered patios. Gas fireplace, full size insuite laundry pair & built-in buffet & hutch. Solid bldg. L3 - 1040 Fourth Ave., New West
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Hurry to view this charming up-dated 3-4 bedroom 2400 sq. ft. character home originally built in 1928. Outstanding convenient location just one minute from the highway access, and close to everything. Easy care corner lot plays much bigger than its’ size. Stunning wide open views of city, ocean, and North Shore mountains. Fabulous landscaping including three private patio areas for entertaining. Interior has been tastefully updated preserving the old hardwoods and coved ceilings with the newer kitchen and bathrooms. Spectacular master bedroom with expansive views from your bedside. Extra accommodation down. Wow!!...only $1.598 mil. Masters, 200-1455 Bellevue Ave. West Vancouver, BC
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2711 POINT GREY ROAD • KITSILANO
1320 WEST 15TH AVENUE • SHAUGHNESSY
Beautiful Ocean Side Property
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Location beyond compare, where no day is ever the same. A prestigious waterfront property in exclusive Point Grey Road, with view lines from the front entrance to its open decks, in the heart of the city with a panoramic view that is definitive Vancouver.
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$16,800,000
4450 OSLER STREET • SHAUGHNESSY
• 50 x 120 ft. Lot • 3,747 s.f. Home • 6 Bedrooms & Den
$4,680,000
1475 WEST 33RD AVE • SHAUGHNESSY Impressive 8 Bedroom Home
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Lovingly maintained family home in prime Shaughnessy locale! Spacious living & dining, terrific kitchen with breakfast bar, plus a studio suite in the lower level. Fabulous east-facing sundeck & fenced yard.
Elegant and classic, 3 level with bsmt family home in Prime Shaughnessy locale – close to VanDusen Gardens & all amenities along Oak & Granville St! Perfect to hold and ready for your decorating ideas!
Terrific 3 level duplex with basement suite in Kitsilano – steps to all W Broadway amenities! Freshly painted home boasts a functional layout with new carpets, tons of storage and 2 lovely north-facing sundecks.
• Fabulous Sundeck • 4.5 Bathrooms • Double Carport • Wood Fireplace • Lwr Lvl Studio Suite • Built in 1924
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• 4.5 Bathrooms • 68.2 x 125 ft. Lot • High Ceilings • 4,201 s.f. Home • 8 Bedrooms & 2 Dens • In-Law Suite
• W-Facing Sundeck • 2 Car Garage • Built in 1922
$3,888,000
$3,688,000
116 WEST 12TH AVENUE • MT. PLEASANT
4109 YUCULTA CRESCENT • UNIVERSITY
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• 24.75 x 122 ft. Lot • 1,865 s.f. Home • 4 Bedrooms & Den
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• N-Facing Sundecks • 3 Bathrooms • Spacious Principle Rms • 3 Open Parking • Built in 1916 • Mountain Views
$2,880,000
705 – 2688 WEST MALL • UNIVERSITY
Gorgeous & Updated Character Home
Spectacular 3 Level Family Home
Stellar Ocean Views
Luxurious character home in prime Mt Pleasant locale – a harmonious blend of its original charm with all the modern conveniences. Elegant principal rooms, sleek kitchen and private, south-facing sundeck and yard.
Fabulous 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in terrific University locale! Stunning principle rms, lots of natural light, tons of storage space & great outdoor living includes rooftop deck, delightful sundeck & large, fully-fenced backyard.
Completely renovated 2 bedroom & den home - done with quality features & flair. Suite boasts open-concept living with tons of natural light. Close to U-Hill, Wesbrook Village and Pacific Spirit Park.
• 2.5 Bathrooms • Rich Hardwood Floors • Extensively Updated
• In-Law Suite • S-Facing Backyard • Built in 1912
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20 – 5605 HAMPTON PLACE • UNIVERSITY
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• 4.5 Bathrooms • Hardwood Floors • Wood Fireplace
• 80 x 129 ft. Lot • 3,774 s.f. Home • 5 Bedrooms
$1,875,000
• Expansive Backyard • 2 Car Garage • Built in 1975
• 1,293 s.f. Home • 2 Bedrooms & Den • 2 Bathrooms
• SW-facing Balcony • Maple Hardwood • Caesarstone Counters • 2 Parking Spaces • Maint fee: $532.48 • Gas Fireplace
$1,508,000
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$1,350,000
2243 EAST 39TH AVENUE • VICTORIA
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Wonderfully maintained townhome in desirable University locale. Home boasts lots of natural light & lush, new carpets throughout. Close to Pacific Spirit Park, Wesbrook Village amenities & great schools.
Contemporary 1 bedroom & den suite at “Spectrum 4”, just steps to all Downtown has to offer! Suite boasts a functional layout with open living & dining rms, tons of natural light throughout & great building amenities.
Wonderfully maintained 2 level home with basement in prime Victoria neighbourhood on a quiet and lovely, treed-lined street. Close to parks, schools and amenities along Victoria Dr and Kingsway.
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3615 – 3617 WEST 10TH AVE • KITSILANO
Desirable Shaughnessy Family Home
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• Gas Fireplace • Open Kitchen • Updated Appliances
• Garden Views • 2 Parking • Maint fee: $381.32
$745,000
• 655 s.f. Suite • 1 Bedroom & Den • 1 Bathroom
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• 40 x 141 ft. Lot • 3,320 s.f. Home • 7 Bedrooms
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A Prime Location for Family Living “ Location, location, location” … You hear it all the time as three of the most important factors when selecting “where” to live. And at Wynnbrook, Morningstar’s’ newest project of 68 single-family homes in Maple Ridge, the location is perfect. Right next to the Albion Sports Complex, surrounded by green space and parks and within a block of the soonto-be-built Albion South Elementary School. Wynnbrook offers a country feel while being close to urban amenities essential for today’s active families. “This is truly parkside living at its best,” says Deborah Calahan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Morningstar Homes. “It’s the perfect neighbourhood for active young families and will be Morningstar’s third project in Maple Ridge, where we are quickly becoming a ‘household’ name.” Wynnbrook’s three-storey homes will feature full daylight basements, two-car garages and boast distinctive exterior accents of stone, shingles,
and shutters. These three- and fourbedroom homes, range in size from 3,125 to 3,150 square feet (including unfinished basement). The expansive contemporary interiors are distinguished by quality finishes and craftsmanship that Morningstar is renowned for, including a welcoming foyer, linear gas fi replace, vaulted ceilings, huge windows, open concept kitchens with quartz counters/island including stainless-steel appliances, window seats wherever possible and bonus fl ex rooms that can used for entertainment, an offi ce or just extra living space. “French doors open off the flex room onto an outdoor balcony making it the perfect room to entertain friends or to just enjoy the outdoors without leaving the comfort of your own home” notes Calahan. Morningstar purchasers have options when selecting their home such as choosing a master sitting room or a fourth bedroom (plan permitting),
finishing the basement or adding glass railings for a more contemporary look. “The spa-inspired master ensuite comes standard with a luxurious seamless glass shower including bench that makes you feel like you are on vacation in your own home,” adds Calahan. With nearly two decades of excellence in the industry, Morningstar has earned a reputation for creating single family homes that are truly unique and sophisticated, while providing maximum livability. “Every Morningstar community is special and unique from previously built communities,” adds Calahan. “We listen to what our purchasers want and build accordingly; designing homes that are specifically suited to the neighbourhood and the families that will live there. Beautifully crafted homes in soughtafter neighbourhoods, close to the amenities our buyers are looking for ... that is what Morningstar does best.” Wynnbrook is close to public transit
as well as the West Coast Express, fitness facilities, good schools, shopping, culture, and entertainment. For urbanites moving from Vancouver, Wynnbrook is in the centre of a familyfriendly neighborhood with popular hot spots such as Bruce’s Market, Kanaka Creek Coff ee, Kingfi shers Waterfront Bar & Grill, to name a few. For families who love the outdoors, Wynnbrook is a short drive to one of Maple Ridge’s most precious jewels – the Golden Ears Provincial Park, one of the busiest provincial parks with 600,000 visitors each year. The Grand Opening is Saturday, March 4th at noon. The Wynnbrook sales centre and three show homes, located at 10320 Wynnyk Way, Maple Ridge, will open daily (except Fridays), from noon to 6pm. Occupancy begins in June 2017, with the last home owners moving in summer 2018. For more information, call 604-3804708, email rrossum@mstarhomes.com or visit www.mstarhomes.com.
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