Today, the Government of BC released more details regarding the new Speculation Tax. Essentially, the speculation tax will apply to:
- Metro Vancouver
- The Capital Regional District (excluding the Gulf Islands and Juan de Fuca)
- Kelowna and West Kelowna
- Nanaimo-Lantzville
- Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission
In 2018, the tax rate for all properties subject to the tax is 0.5% of the property value.
In 2019 and subsequent years, the tax rates will be as follows:
- 2% for foreign investors and satellite...
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