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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 The Loop, from $979,000Change
Your numbers
$
sq ft
%
%
yrs
$/mo
$/mo
CASH YOU NEED TO CLOSE
$197,800
Deposits plus everything due on completion day
Monthly carry
$4,719
Deposits
$97,900
Tax relief saves you $66,530
Cash to close
Deposits paid during construction10% across construction$97,900
Balance of down payment$97,900
GST at 5%$48,950
First time buyer GST rebate100% under $1M, phased out to $1.5M-$48,950
Property transfer tax$17,580
Newly built home exemptionFull relief to $1.1M, any buyer, principal residence-$17,580
Legal and closing$2,000
Total cash required$197,800
Every month
Mortgage payment4.29% over 25 years$4,244
Strata fee$330
Property tax$145
Monthly cost$4,719

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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