RE: How Do I Invest In A Second Home... by: Tom Karadza
FROM OUR EXPERIENCE NEW HOME PURCHASES ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM GST/HST IF THEY ARE PURCHASED AS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES. HOWEVER, WE HAVE HEARD OF REBATES AVAILABLE IN THESE SITUATIONS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BUT HAVE NEVER EXPLORED THEM OURSELVES. RESALE PROPERTIES DON’T HAVE THIS ISSUE FROM OUR EXPERIENCE. OBVIOUSLY, CHECKING WITH A GOOD ACCOUNTANT IS THE WAY TO GO.