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Fairmont Airport competing for WestJet services May 12 2012
Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is competing to be put on the aviation map, with a bid to become one
of WestJet’s new destinations for their upcoming regional airline. Should the attempt be successful,
the valley could find itself with an aerial link to larger Canadian communities, providing easy access for out-of-town visitors.
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Radium Hot Springs pools to go private May 12 2012
move by Parks Canada to privatize operations at the Radium Hot Springs pools will affect the 20
employees at the local swimming hot spot, Parks has confirmed.
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National Garage Sale - May 2012
Royal LePage offices across Canada are raising money for their LOCAL women shelters and funding long-term solutions to end family violence. Through fundraising events, we are helping to provide a safe haven and new beginnings to more than 30,000 women and children each year.
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Great News for the local economy - Canfor is re-opening sawmill in Radium
The capital project at the Radium mill will commence in May 2012, with start up anticipated in the fourth
quarter.
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Jumbo Glacier ski resort gets approval
The B.C. government has cleared the way for a controversial luxury all-season ski resort on Crown land in a remote area of the southeastern corner of the province that is expected to be challenged in court and attract an international campaign by celebrity environmentalists.
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BC New HST Rebate for vacation homes could pump new life into the Real Estate Market. April 2012
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HST - New Rules for real estate and when being phased out Feb 17 2012
This is good news for buyers, selllers, builders, realtors, and developments. Please read article from BC Government regarding the HST (Feburary 17th, 2012)
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Grant for New Second and Recreational Homes Feb 26 2012
With this new grant how will effect real estate in Invermere area?
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THE B.C. FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYERS’ BONUS FEb 28 2012
Subject to approval by the legislature, the B.C. government intends to implement a temporary BC First-Time New
Home Buyers’ Bonus. Effective February 21, 2012, to March 31, 2013, the bonus is a one-time refundable personal
income tax credit worth up to $10,000
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Enhanced BC HST New Housing Rebate Feb 27 2012
On February 17, 2012, BC Minister of Finance Kevin Falcon announced the provincial government’s intention to enhance the existing BC Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) New Housing Rebate by increasing the threshold to $850,000 from $525,000. The higher threshold will mean a higher maximum rebate of $42,500, up from $26,250
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HST to PST: Transition Rules for Real Property Feb 2012
On August 26, 2011, the provincial government announced that it will eliminate the HST by March 31, 2013. Commencing April 1, 2013, in BC the HST will be replaced by the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the BC Provincial Sales Tax (PST). On February 17, 2012, the BC Ministry of Finance and the federal Ministry of Finance announced general transition rules for real property.
The following questions and answers are intended to provide clarity at a high level. For advice about specific transactions and situations, BCREA suggests individuals seek legal and/or accounting advice, as appropriate.
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PST Transition Rules – New Real Property Feb 27 2012
PST Transition Rules flowchart
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Commercial Land Listings May 15 2012
Commercial Land Listings May 15 2012
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Businesses with Property Listings May 15 2012
Businesses with Property Listings May 15 2012
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Retail, Office, Multi-family & Business only - listings May 15 2012
Retail, Office, Multi-family & Business only - listings May 15 2012
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