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Real Estate

Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?

Second homes and rental properties have their own down payment requirements. Here’s what to expect when buying a second...

Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?
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Real Estate

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?
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Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?

Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...

Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?
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When are costs for a U.S. property tax-deductible in Canada?

Canadians pay tax on their worldwide income. But do the costs associated with U.S. properties get the same tax...

When are costs for a U.S. property tax-deductible in Canada?

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Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 10, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 10, 2024
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How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

Let’s look at the rules and restrictions around carrying back a capital loss, as well as three things to...

How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund
A first-time home buyer looks into FHSA withdrawal rules for a rental property she will live in.

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FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer
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Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

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How much can a landlord increase rent?

As Canadian rent prices keep rising, here’s what you need to know about rent increases, rent strikes and your...

How much can a landlord increase rent?

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