The GST/HST ramifications and potential self-assessment for builders of new residential properties is often a complicated endeavor, especially for those planning on renting once construction is completed. If GST/HST rules ...
Tax Insights: A summary of The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) for Canadians
Canada’s newest Underused Housing Tax (UHT) was enacted last summer, meaning some residential property owners (i.e., those not considered “excluded owners”) are expected to file a UHT return and pay ...
Exploring Section 1031 Rollover in US Real Estate for Canadians
With current low capitalization rates in the Canadian real estate market, many Canadians are looking south of the border to the United States for higher returns on their real estate ...
How to Prepare your Real Estate Business for a Successful Acquisition
Acquiring a company can be an exciting process, but it’s also a long and complicated one. Once you’ve decided on your target business and researched the implications of plunging into ...
What you need to know before starting your real estate acquisition process
Real estate is an ever-changing market with a wealth of expansion opportunities. If you’re ready to grow your business and are looking to acquire a new company, there are several steps you’ll ...
How to establish a successful real estate workforce
Your real estate venture has taken off and you’ve assembled a team of new hires to help get your operation running in high gear. Now that you’re growing your business, ...
Remodelling your real estate business plan: A guide for entrepreneurs
Unless you’re a perfectly preserved mid-century rancher, there’s always room for renovations. When it comes to your real estate business plan, it’s understandable that you may require some tweaks throughout the ...
Top 10 pitfalls of real estate financial reporting
The relationship between business owner and accountant is paramount to the success of a real estate business, in particular when it comes to your financial reporting needs. That’s why Zeifmans ...
What are key stakeholders looking for? A guide for real estate business owners
As your real estate business grows, there comes a time when you realize that in order to scale up to the heights you desire, you need to welcome in new ...