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Buying a Tenanted Property in BC: What You Inherit and Vacant Possession Rules

Buy a property with tenants in BC and the tenancy comes with it: what you inherit, the due diligence to do before subjects, and how to get vacant possession.

Hamidreza EtebarianJuly 10, 2026

Foreclosure court-ordered sale house Metro Vancouver BC

BC Foreclosure Process 2026: Timeline, Redemption Period & Court Approval

A BC foreclosure runs through the Supreme Court, not a bank auction. Here is the full timeline, the 6-month redemption period, and why your offer is not final until a judge approves it.

Hamidreza EtebarianJune 17, 2026

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Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property BC 2026: How Much You'll Pay

Selling a BC rental property for $920K with a $370K gain triggers roughly $75K-$105K in capital gains tax. Here is how the 50% inclusion rate works in 2026 and 5 ways to legitimately reduce the bill.

Hamidreza EtebarianJune 6, 2026

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BC Home Buyer Rescission Period 2026: 3-Day Cooling-Off Rules

BC's Home Buyer Rescission Period gives you 3 business days to walk away from a residential purchase for a 0.25% fee. Here is exactly how it works, what is exempt, and when to actually use it.

Hamidreza EtebarianMay 25, 2026

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Ending a Month-to-Month Tenancy in BC: Landlord Rules in 2026

BC landlords need 3 months notice and 1 month rent compensation to end a month-to-month tenancy for personal use, plus the right RTB form. Here is every legal way to do it in 2026.

Hamidreza EtebarianMay 14, 2026

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Empty Homes Tax Vancouver 2026: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, How to File

Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax is 3% of assessed value. Every owner has to declare by February 3, 2026. Here are the 10 exemption categories, the penalty rules, and how the EHT differs from BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax.

Hamidreza EtebarianMay 13, 2026

BC home buyer signing title insurance documents at a notary's office in Vancouver.

Title Insurance BC: What It Costs and Why You Probably Need It

Title insurance in BC is a $250 to $700 one-time premium that covers what the land title registry does not: fraud, undisclosed liens, encroachments, and unpermitted work. Here is what it actually pays for and when to buy it.

Hamidreza EtebarianMay 12, 2026

Non-Canadian buyers reviewing residential property documents outside a Vancouver condo building under the Foreign Buyer Ban`

Foreign Buyer Ban Canada 2027: Exemptions, Extensions and Who Can Still Buy

Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban runs until January 1, 2027, but real exemptions exist for work permit holders, students, refugees, spouses of Canadians, and rural BC properties.

Hamidreza EtebarianApril 30, 2026

BC homeowners selling principal residence Burnaby capital gains exemption

Principal Residence Exemption BC: Save $100K+ in Capital Gains Tax

The Principal Residence Exemption shelters BC homeowners from capital gains tax when they sell. Here's how the T2091 form, plus-one rule, and 45(2) election work in 2026, plus the BC-specific traps that can shrink your exemption.

Hamidreza EtebarianApril 29, 2026

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BC 2-5-10 New Home Warranty: What It Covers, Gaps & How to Claim

The BC 2-5-10 warranty is mandatory on every new home built by a licensed BC residential builder. Here's what each tier actually covers, where it falls short, and how to file a claim before your deadline runs out.

Hamidreza EtebarianApril 27, 2026

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GST on New Homes in BC: Rebate Thresholds, Who Qualifies & How to Claim

First-time buyers pay $0 federal GST on new BC homes up to $1M thanks to the 2025 FTHB rebate. See who qualifies, how it phases out to $1.5M, and how to stack it with the BC PTT exemption.

Hamidreza EtebarianApril 24, 2026

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BC Flipping Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions & How to Avoid Paying 20%

Sell a BC home within 730 days and the province takes up to 20% of the profit. Here is the exact rate formula, every exemption, and how to file.

Hamidreza EtebarianApril 23, 2026