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An assignment sale in BC transfers a presale contract before the building completes. Tax rules changed in 2024. Here's what assignors and assignees actually pay in 2026 — plus where to find active listings.
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Surrey's median sits at $989,950 with 9.2 months of inventory — a clear buyer's market in 2026. Here are the best neighbourhoods for first-time buyers, investors, and SkyTrain commuters.
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BC Property Transfer Tax is 1% on the first $200K + 2% to $2M + 3% to $3M + 5% above. On a $1.2M home that's $22,000. First-time buyers can owe as little as $0.