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Please visit our Open House at 402 2137 10TH AVE W in Vancouver.
Open House on Saturday, February 22, 2014 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The I. Award winning concrete building by Adera, situated in the heart of Kits & sought after Arbutus Walk area. At 716 Sqft, this gorgeous south-facing 1 bed, 1 bath & den with heated solarium & peaceful park views has an extremely functional layout. Finished with hardwood floors, open kitchen, granite counters, stainless appliances & butcher block island. Upgrades include; California Closets in master bed walk-in closet & built-in desk in the large den/office. Parking & storage are also included. Close to schools, parks, community center, shopping & restaurants (Walk Score of 93). Call for a private viewing. Open Sat & Sun Feb 22 & 23 2pm-4pm.
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Some relief coming to  1st time homebuyers

The government has announced, effective February 19, 2014, under the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) First-Time Home Buyers’ Exemption program, qualifying first-time buyers can buy a home worth up to $475,000. The previous threshold was $425,000.

The partial exemption continues and will apply to homes valued between $475,000 and $500,000.

With this change, the government estimates 1,700 additional first-time buyers will annually be eligible to save up to $7,500 in PTT when they buy their home.

The government estimates this measure will cost $8 million in lost tax revenue each year.

The Real Estate Board, together with BC Real Estate Association, has actively lobbied to make home ownership more affordable for first-time home buyers. This increase in the threshold clearly signals our efforts have paid off as in past years.

In 2008, as a result of industry lobbying, the provincial government increased the threshold to $425,000 from $375,000. 

In 2005, the government increased the threshold to $325,000 from $275,000.

The PTT is calculated at a rate of one per cent on the first $200,000 and two per cent on the remaining value of the purchase price. 


With the cost of real estate in Vancouver and many areas of BC being so expensive, these are babysteps. However, any increase is of great help to 1st-time homebuyers, at least in this price point $475,000 and lower.

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Please visit our Open House at 3205 1438 RICHARDS ST in Vancouver.
Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2014 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"AZURA'S" Most sought after 1 bedroom + BIG den home featuring; Bright (SW facing) open layout, den easily accommodating home office/guest bed plus covered, outdoor balcony. Well appointed home with wide-plank H/W flooring throughout, S/S appliances, granite c-tops & gas range. Unobstructed views to False Creek, Granville Island & English Bay (corridor view). First class amenities at "Club Viva" incl; Indoor pool, fitness centre, theatre & squash courts. Great Yaletown/False Creek waterfront location just steps to parks. Seawall, beach & shopping. Pets & rentals welcome! Will not last! Open house Sat. Feb. 8th 2:14 to 4pm
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