Real Property Articles

A discussion of the two distinct GST compliance methods for real property sales, including where each applies and common confusions, tips and traps.

The most common transaction I've dealt with in 35 years of GST/HST practice is the sale of a multi-use rural property, typically 10 - 40 acres. Learn more.

The GST consequences of governments in Canada encouraging (or forcing) owners of homes used for short-term rentals to convert them to personal residential use.

The GST consequences of governments in Canada encouraging (or forcing) owners of homes used for short-term rentals to sell or convert them to long-term.

This article discusses situations where the sale of what appears to be a house may not be exempt from GST because it is used wholly or partially in a business.