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Real Estate Land Transfer Tax

February 6, 2009 - 12:54pm

The City of Toronto's Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) came into effect on February 1st, 2008. This tax is in addition to the provincial land transfer tax that already applies to all properties in Ontario.

For residential properties, the new tax is 0.5% on the first $55,000, plus 1% on the amount from $55,001 to $400,000 and an additional 2% on any amount in excess of $400,000. Read more

Staging, the new art

February 6, 2009 - 12:53pm

Over the years we have developed a keen interior design sense. We frequently work with clients in staging their houses and providing the right feel, expert advice and even furniture.

Why staging is so important Read more

2,500 GTA Housing Resales in December, 74,000 in 2008

January 22, 2009 - 3:25pm

Toronto Real Estate Board members reported 2,577 sales in December 2008, compared to the 4,646 recorded during the same month in 2007, and the 4,447 recorded in December 2006, TREB President Maureen O'Neill announced on January 9, 2009. "Sales for the whole of 2008 were 74,552, compared to the 93,193 recorded in 2007, and the 83,084 recorded during the 2006." Read more