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Newly built home exemption

BC's newly built home exemption removes property transfer tax on a new home that will be the buyer's principal residence, with a full exemption up to $1.1 million and a partial one up to $1.15 million.

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and occupancy conditions apply. GST generally applies to newly built homes, separately from property transfer tax. Confirm current thresholds on gov.bc.ca before relying on them.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm the current figures with the province or your notary or lawyer before relying on them.

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