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Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:30 AM
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Now in its third year, the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) is raising significant revenue that goes directly into affordable housing in the five regions where the tax applies, while encouraging owners to rent or sell vacant units to those who need them.
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Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:00 PM
To better protect consumers in B.C.’s real estate market, the Province is introducing legislation that requires cooling off periods for resale properties and newly built homes.
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Monday, September 13, 2021 11:00 AM
Despite ongoing uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, current forecasts show an increase in revenues and a reduction in the deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year as British Columbia’s strong vaccination rates are supporting a swift economic recovery in many sectors.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 AM
The strength of B.C.’s economy and the resilience of British Columbians has helped to keep provincial finances on more stable ground during one of the most challenging times in the province’s history.
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Friday, July 9, 2021 12:30 PM
Beginning Aug. 1, 2021, people buying or selling property will benefit from more efficient and co-ordinated regulation as BC Financial Services Authority will become the sole regulator for B.C.’s financial services sector, including real estate.
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Friday, April 30, 2021 9:00 AM
Transparency information on interest holders of B.C. real estate is available for public search in the Land Owner Transparency Registry, giving law enforcement and tax authorities a significant tool to combat money laundering in the real estate market.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:05 PM
Budget 2021 focuses on protecting people’s health and livelihoods through the pandemic, while making investments in services, infrastructure and opportunities to support a strong recovery and a brighter future for everyone.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:15 AM
Starting in 2021, B.C. homeowners will apply for their homeowner grant through the Province, not their municipality, which will make applying for the grant quicker and easier.
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Monday, January 18, 2021 10:15 AM
Residential property owners who own homes in communities where the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) applies will soon receive their declaration packages in the mail, starting Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
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Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:05 AM
The Fall 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update confirms the forecasted provincial deficit at $13.6 billion, which includes an additional $2 billion for new COVID-19 supports for British Columbians through B.C.’s Recovery Benefit and Recovery Supplement.
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