Grace Brewster Vancouver Real Estate

02/12/2026

10/31/2025

The recent Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (AG) (2025 BCSC) court decision has prompted significant discussion in BC and across Canada. Some of that discussion has been healthy and respectful, but a large amount of it has been rhetoric and misinformation. The BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) wants to ground our participation in the conversation on one thing: continued trust and confidence in the Torrens system.

09/01/2025

Needs a new owner! Great location. Well, maintained building. Bring your paints!

302 688 E 56TH AVENUE, Vancouver, British Columbia V5X1R7

09/01/2025

Price lowered from 1,488,888 to 1,388,888. Call for appointment with your realtor.

7275 112 STREET, Delta, British Columbia V4C4V6

06/07/2025

GST relief for first-time home buyers on new homes valued up to $1.5 million

03/28/2025

Greater Vancouver Realtor 2025 AGM Event.

03/25/2025

Property Transfer Tax Calculator

The Property Transfer Tax is a tax payable to the Provincial Government by purchasers of real estate. The tax applies to all types of real estate, whether residential, commercial or industrial.

02/23/2025

ALL ABOUT PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX:
General property transfer tax

The general property transfer tax applies for all taxable transactions. The general property transfer tax rate is:

1% of the fair market value up to and including $200,000

2% of the fair market value greater than $200,000 and up to and including $2,000,000

3% of the fair market value greater than $2,000,000

General property transfer tax

Further 2% on residential property over $3,000,000

If the property has residential property worth over $3,000,000, a further 2% tax will be applied to the residential property value greater than $3,000,000.

for more info:

When you purchase or gain an interest in property that is registered at the Land Title Office, you need to pay property transfer tax

02/23/2025

How much do you need for a down payment?
$500,000 or less =5% of the purchase price
$500,000 to $1.5 million=5% of the first $500,000 of the purchase price & 10% for the portion of the purchase price above $500,000
$1.5 million or more=20% of the purchase price
For more info:

Figure out how much you need for a down payment, when you need mortgage loan insurance and how your lender sets your mortgage loan insurance premiums.

02/23/2025

First Time Home Buyer Exemption: Have a fair market value of $835,000 or less (effective April 1, 2024). For more info: Please check

Qualify for BC First Time Home Buyers Program, Transfer Tax Exemption, Reduce or Eliminate Property Transfer Tax, Full or Partial Exemptions, Apply for Refund

01/03/2025

BC Flipping Tax in Real Estate

Find out how the new BC home flipping tax applies to the sale of residential homes and property and learn about filing requirements and exemptions. Learn mor...

10/10/2024

1 small pet allowed! Already rented out!