Thanks Devin!

Devin, Thanks for clarifying this. When you say substantial renovated, how renovated are we talking about? Who decides?

This is just a residential property that I wanted to reno. It does not meet any of the criteria that Devin Roberts mentioned. I have since walked away from the deal for other reasons but the sellers realtor wasn't making it easy that's forsure.

Thanks! Yes, my realtor is good - it's the sellers realtor making it difficult for his clients to sell their property.

Hello, I have an offer on a house and the sellers realtor wants me to put a clause in the contract that says I am responsible for GST if GST is triggered. The reason he wants me to do this is because I am buying it with my company (if I was buying it in my own name he would not require this)...

Have you ever had to foreclose on a property in which you were the mortgagee? Curious to hear about others experience in this. How long did it take, how much did it cost, did you reach the desired outcome, etc? Any advice you have about this process? TIA and greatly appreciated, Christine

All of these guesses are better (less expensive) than my oil tank idea. I 'll let you know (I don't live near there so haven't seen it for myself).

Hello, Does anyone know what these pipes could be? The house is in Edmonton and age is 1957. My experience from homes in Vancouver is that this could be an oil tank...

Hello, If you are providing a private loan to an investor how do you usually protect your loan? Do you register your private loan agreement as caveat on title? Thanks!

Thanks for sharing Nischal, Congrats to you and your family!

Hello, I need to bring a fireplace up to code by removing the laminate flooring around it and installing tile in a condo in Richmond, BC. Does anyone have any recommendations for a contractor? TIA, Christine

Just wanted to update my experience with this. I had purchased a house with a legal suite however when I called Canada Post they had no record of it. I first had to go to the city and apply to have a new address for this suite. After 2 weeks the city had a new address and then I contacted...

Thank you, I need to do this for a couple of suites as well.