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BC Government51 citations

• Additional Property Transfer Tax for Foreign Entities

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/property-transfer-tax/additional-property-transfer-taxLast verified 2026-05-08

• Agricultural Land Commission — ALR and Community Planning

  https://www.alc.gov.bc.ca/alc/content/alr-maps/alr-and-community-planningLast verified 2026-05-09

• Agricultural Land Commission — The Act and Regulation (residences in the ALR)

  https://www.alc.gov.bc.ca/alc/content/legislation-regulation/the-act-and-regulationLast verified 2026-05-09

• Agricultural Land Commission — What is the ALR?

  https://www.alc.gov.bc.ca/alc/content/about-the-alc/what-is-the-alrLast verified 2026-05-09

• Agricultural Land Commission Act, SBC 2002, c. 36

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/02036_01Last verified 2026-05-09

• Agricultural Land Reserve — Province of BC

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriservice/programs/agricultural-land-reserveLast verified 2026-05-09

• Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation, BC Reg 30/2019

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/171_2002Last verified 2026-05-09

• BC Court Services — Foreclosure proceedings

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/justice-services/court-servicesLast verified 2026-05-09

• BC Home Flipping Tax

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/bc-home-flipping-taxLast verified 2026-06-04

• BC Home Owner Grant

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/home-owner-grantLast verified 2026-05-19

• BC Supreme Court Civil Rules — Rule 21-7 (Foreclosure and Sale)

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/168_2009_07Last verified 2026-05-09

• Bill 44, 2022 — Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act, 2022

  https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/legislation-debates-proceedings/42nd-parliament/3rd-session/bills/first-reading/gov44-1Last verified 2026-05-08

• Bill 47 — Housing Statutes (Transit-Oriented Areas) Amendment Act, 2023

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/billscur/4th42nd:gov47-3Last verified 2026-05-09

• Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/97045_01Last verified 2026-05-09

• Builders liens — Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/managing-a-business/permits-licences/businesses-incorporated-companies/builders-liensLast verified 2026-05-09

• Closing costs — Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/owning-a-home/buying-a-home/closing-costsLast verified 2026-05-09

• Depreciation reports for strata corporations

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/operating-a-strata/finances-and-insurance/depreciation-reportsLast verified 2026-05-08

• Ending a tenancy — Personal use

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/ending-a-tenancy/landlord-notice/end-of-tenancy-personal-useLast verified 2026-05-08

• Financial Services Authority Act, SBC 2019, c. 14

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/19014Last verified 2026-05-22

• First Time Home Buyers' Program — exemption amount

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/property-transfer-tax/exemptions/first-time-home-buyers/current-amountLast verified 2026-05-19

• FTHB Program (pre-2024 thresholds, archived in BC Government PDF history)

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/property-transfer-tax/understand/first-time-home-buyersLast verified 2026-05-08

• Heritage Conservation — Province of BC

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/heritage-conservationLast verified 2026-05-22

• Home Owner Grant Act, RSBC 1996, c. 194

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96194_01Last verified 2026-05-09

• Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96250_00Last verified 2026-05-09

• Land titles — Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/owning-a-home/land-titlesLast verified 2026-05-09

• Law and Equity Act, RSBC 1996, c. 253

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96253_01Last verified 2026-05-09

• Local Government Act, RSBC 2015, c. 1

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/r15001_00Last verified 2026-05-22

• New legislation aims to provide more housing for renters

  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0067-001629Last verified 2026-05-08

• New legislation requires homes near transit

  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HOUS0153-001706Last verified 2026-05-09

• New strata insurance changes protect owners

  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0044-001152Last verified 2026-05-09

• Newly Built Home Exemption

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/property-transfer-tax/exemptions/newly-built-home-exemptionLast verified 2026-05-08

• Official Community Plans — Province of BC

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/planning-land-use/land-use-regulation/official-community-plansLast verified 2026-05-22

• Property Law Act, RSBC 1996, c. 377 — Section 42

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96377_01Last verified 2026-05-08

• Property Transfer Tax

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/property-transfer-taxLast verified 2026-05-19

• Property Transfer Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c. 378

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96378_01Last verified 2026-05-08

• Real Estate Services Rules, BC Reg 14/2005

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/14_2005Last verified 2026-05-08

• Real Estate Services Rules, BC Reg 209/2021

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/209_2021Last verified 2026-05-19

• Rent increases — Residential Tenancies

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/rent-rtb/rent-increasesLast verified 2026-06-04

• Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act, SBC 2024, c. 26

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/24026_01Last verified 2026-06-04

• Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, SBC 2023, c. 37

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/23037_01Last verified 2026-05-08

• Short-term rentals

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/short-term-rentalsLast verified 2026-05-08

• Small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH)

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/local-governments-and-housing/housing-initiatives/smale-scale-multi-unit-housingLast verified 2026-05-08

• Speculation and Vacancy Tax — exemptions for individuals (including pre-completion units)

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/speculation-vacancy-tax/exemptions-speculation-tax/exemptions-individualsLast verified 2026-05-09

• Speculation and Vacancy Tax — tax rates

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/speculation-vacancy-tax/how-tax-works/tax-ratesLast verified 2026-06-04

• Strata forms, including Form B Information Certificate

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/operating-a-strata/forms-and-informationLast verified 2026-05-08

• Strata insurance — Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/operating-a-strata/finances-and-insurance/insuranceLast verified 2026-05-09

• Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, s. 59 (Form B / Information Certificate) and s. 36 (other strata documents)

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/98043_01Last verified 2026-05-08

• Strata Property Regulation, BC Reg 43/2000 — s. 4.4 (Form B fee cap) + s. 4.2 (other strata document fees)

  https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/43_2000Last verified 2026-05-08

• SVT Tax Rates

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/speculation-vacancy-tax/how-tax-applies/tax-ratesLast verified 2026-05-08

• Transit-Oriented Development Areas — Province of British Columbia

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/local-governments-and-housing/housing-initiatives/transit-oriented-development-areasLast verified 2026-05-09

• Updates to Speculation and Vacancy Tax — 2027 rate increase

  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/tax-updates/updates-taxes-tax-credits/speculation-and-vacancy-tax-updatesLast verified 2026-06-04

CRA10 citations

• First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/first-home-savings-account.htmlLast verified 2026-05-19

• First-Time Home Buyers' GST/HST Rebate

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/gst-hst-businesses/gst-hst-rebates/first-time-home-buyers-gst-hst-rebate.htmlLast verified 2026-05-19

• Form T2091(IND) — Designation of a Property as a Principal Residence

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2091ind.htmlLast verified 2026-05-09

• GST/HST Info Sheet GI-120: Assignment of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a New House or Condominium Unit

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/gi-120/assignment-purchase-sale-agreement-new-house-condominium-unit.htmlLast verified 2026-05-09

• GST/HST New Housing Rebate (RC4028)

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4028/gst-hst-new-housing-rebate.htmlLast verified 2026-05-19

• Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/rrsps-related-plans/what-home-buyers-plan.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08

• Income Tax Folio S1-F3-C2: Principal Residence

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/s1-f3-c2/income-tax-folio-s1-f3-c2-principal-residence.htmlLast verified 2026-05-09

• Line 12700 — Capital gains

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/personal-income/line-12700-capital-gains.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08

• Reporting the sale of your principal residence

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/personal-income/line-12700-capital-gains/principal-residence-other-real-estate/sale-your-principal-residence/reporting-sale-your-principal-residence.htmlLast verified 2026-05-09

• Residential Property Flipping Rule

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/personal-income/line-12700-capital-gains/principal-residence-other-real-estate/sale-your-principal-residence/residential-property-flipping-rule.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08

BCFSA8 citations

• BC Financial Services Authority — Home

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/Last verified 2026-05-22

• BCFSA — Closing costs (including title insurance)

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/public-resources/real-estate/buying-property/closing-costsLast verified 2026-05-09

• BCFSA — Real Estate Services Rules

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/industry-resources/real-estate-professional-resources/knowledge-base/real-estate-services-rulesLast verified 2026-05-22

• Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services (DORT)

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/industry-resources/real-estate-resources/disclosure-representation-trading-servicesLast verified 2026-05-08

• Dual Agency — BCFSA

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/industry-resources/real-estate-resources/dual-agencyLast verified 2026-05-09

• Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP)

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/industry-resources/real-estate-resources/home-buyer-rescission-periodLast verified 2026-05-08

• Material Latent Defects

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/industry-resources/real-estate-resources/material-latent-defectsLast verified 2026-05-08

• Standards of Conduct for Real Estate Licensees

  https://www.bcfsa.ca/regulation/standards-of-conduct-for-real-estate-licenseesLast verified 2026-05-08

Government of Canada7 citations

• Bank Act, RSC 1991, c. 46

  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-1.01/Last verified 2026-05-22

• Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1 — Royal Assent

  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2022/04/budget-implementation-act-2022-no-1-now-receives-royal-assent.htmlLast verified 2026-05-09

• Excise Tax Act, s. 254 — New housing rebate

  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-15/section-254.htmlLast verified 2026-05-19

• Government Announces Boldest Mortgage Reforms in Decades

  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/government-announces-boldest-mortgage-reforms-in-decades-to-unlock-homeownership-for-more-canadians.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08

• Government Cancels Proposed Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase

  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-cancels-proposed-capital-gains-inclusion-rate-increase.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08

• Government extending the ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing

  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/government-extending-the-ban-on-foreign-ownership-of-canadian-housing.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08

• Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235

  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/p-25.2/Last verified 2026-05-08

CMHC3 citations

• CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance Cost — Premium Schedule

  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/mortgage-loan-insurance/homeownership-programs/cmhc-mortgage-loan-insurance-costLast verified 2026-05-22

• Mortgage Loan Insurance Homeownership Programs

  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/mortgage-loan-insurance/cmhc-mortgage-loan-insurance-homeownership-programsLast verified 2026-05-08

• Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act

  https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-research/consultations/prohibition-purchase-residential-property-non-canadians-actLast verified 2026-05-08

OSFI2 citations

• Guideline B-20: Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and Procedures

  https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/guidance/guidance-library/final-revised-guideline-b-20-residential-mortgage-underwriting-practices-proceduresLast verified 2026-05-08

• OSFI removes stress test for uninsured mortgages renewing with their existing lender

  https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/osfi-removes-stress-test-uninsured-mortgages-renewing-existing-lenderLast verified 2026-05-08

Other2 citations

• Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia — About Us

  https://ltsa.ca/about-ltsa/about-us/Last verified 2026-05-09

• Township of Langley — Zoning and Bylaws (Bylaw 6020)

  https://www.tol.ca/en/services/zoning-and-bylaws.aspxLast verified 2026-05-08

BCREA2 citations

• British Columbia Real Estate Association

  https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/Last verified 2026-05-22

• Standard Forms — Property Disclosure Statement

  https://bcrea.bc.ca/standard-forms/Last verified 2026-05-08

FVREB1 citation

• Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

  https://www.fvreb.bc.ca/Last verified 2026-05-22

GVR1 citation

• Greater Vancouver REALTORS (formerly REBGV)

  https://www.gvrealtors.ca/Last verified 2026-05-22