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1151 CORDOVA Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

September 19th, 2009

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 1151 CORDOVA Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia

Prestigious home on the Coal Harbour Waterfront-perfect location. Luxurious, 1,635 sq. ft. 2 level, South facing. Polished granite counters. Italian porcelain floor tiles. Sub Zero fridge. Miele gas cooktop. Kohler hardware. 2 pati os. Amenities include 24/7 concierge, games & billiards ro ...

B.C. HST and Real Estate

September 11th, 2009

BC HST & its Impact on Real Estate

In the summer of 2010 B.C. will implement the 12% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). In regards to real estate this means a partial rebate of the provincial portion of the HST for new housing to ensure that purchases of new homes up to $400,000 bear no more tax than under the current PST system. Homes above $400,000 will receive a flat rebate of $20,000. For mortga ...