What is a Legal Non-Conforming Use? Imagine purchasing a charming long-standing bed & breakfast (B&B). After temporarily closing for renovations, you discover the municipality now prohibits short-term accommodations on your …
HST Rebate: Coming Soon
8 April 2026 The Ontario government has announced a full HST rebate on new homes priced up to $1 million, which will be capped at $130,000. Homes priced between $1 …
Ontario’s New 90% Setback Rule
Effective November 21, 2025, Ontario implemented a practical change to zoning rules that will eliminate many minor variance applications related to setbacks. Under O. Reg. 257/25, a setback is now …
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Harsh but Lawful: The McGuire v. Coldwell Banker Decision
Not Registered: No Commissions In McGuire v. Dejong and Coldwell Banker Integrity Real Estate Brokerage (2021 ONSC), Associate Justice A. Kaufman delivered a decision that underscores a difficult truth in …
Ontario Proposes Full HST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers
The Ontario government has announced a major new housing incentive designed to make homeownership more affordable for first-time buyers. Under the proposal, first-time home buyers purchasing a new home valued …
Price of Gold: 20 October 2025
The price of gold has been rapidly escalating. Basically, it’s usually measured in US dollars, but if it is converted into Canadian dollars, its recent increases are even more dramatic. …
Repatriation Tax
Actually, there’s no such thing, I just made it up. So far, Canada and Ontario have given/invested/donated billions in terms of tax dollars into Stellantis. Let them close up and …
The ADHD Real Estate Reality Check
For many individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), real estate can be both a perfect fit and a potential minefield. The entrepreneurial spirit, constant movement, and demand for quick …
Squatter Makers Millions!
And you thought squatter’s rights were abolished years ago. In part, you’re right, but you must remember that there are two systems of land registration. Under the land titles system, …