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What a BC presale actually costs you

Deposits, GST, property transfer tax and the monthly carry, using the current BC and federal rules, including the first-time-buyer GST rebate.

Based on Eden, from $474,990Change
Your numbers
$
sq ft
%
%
yrs
$/mo
$/mo
CASH YOU NEED TO CLOSE
$96,998
Deposits plus everything due on completion day
Monthly carry
$2,534
Deposits
$47,499
Tax relief saves you $31,249
Cash to close
Deposits paid during construction10% across construction$47,499
Balance of down payment$47,499
GST at 5%$23,750
First time buyer GST rebate100% under $1M, phased out to $1.5M-$23,750
Property transfer tax$7,500
Newly built home exemptionFull relief to $1.1M, any buyer, principal residence-$7,500
Legal and closing$2,000
Total cash required$96,998
Every month
Mortgage payment4.29% over 25 years$2,059
Strata fee$330
Property tax$145
Monthly cost$2,534

Estimates only. Rates, fees and taxes change, and eligibility depends on your situation. This is not financial or tax advice. Confirm with your mortgage broker, lawyer and accountant before committing.

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