Canada: Real Estate

If you have signed, or are about to sign, an agreement to buy a newly built home in Ontario, the HST you recover could be anything from nothing to $130,000. The difference usually comes down to a signing date, a price threshold, or whose name is on the purchase agreement, and not to whether you are buying your first home.

Quebec has introduced a new regulation establishing rapid payment and dispute resolution mechanisms for public construction contracts. This regime imposes strict timelines for monthly invoicing, creates a cascading payment system, and provides a 50-day accelerated dispute resolution process through accredited third-party decision-makers. The regulation applies progressively based on contract value, starting September 2025, and aims to reduce payment delays, improve cash flow, and minimize litigation in the

The GST/HST New Housing Rebate lets a purchaser recover part of the GST/HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home used as a primary residence.