Archive for the ‘Land Development’ Category
2019 Federal Budget: Impact on real estate and construction
Like many other industries, those in real estate and construction are affected by the 2019 Federal Budget update. A general synopsis of the budget can be found here. Many business owners and investors are aware of the seemingly never-ending series of budget deficits. This is particularly ironic given that government and other organizations encourage Canadians […]
Limited Partnerships: GST/HST Changes Proposed
Is a limited partnership part of your real estate business structure? If so, changes may be coming to your GST/HST obligations. The 2018 Federal Budget will impact GST/HST and its application on limited partnerships (LP) that are now defined to be “investment limited partnerships”. Investment limited partnerships, or ILPs, are a newly defined entity. Last […]
Should I Incorporate My Real Estate Business? 5 factors
Our most popular question when talking with real estate investors is “Should I incorporate?” Our most popular answer as real estate accountants is “It depends!” What factors influence the ultimate decision to incorporate your real estate business? We have reached back into our archives to walk though the five key decision points in making the […]
Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan – Round-Up
Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan, and its potential impacts on real estate markets not only in the GTA but across Canada, has been dominating the conversations of real estate and construction industry members. We have pulled together a series of articles from BDO Canada around these topics to provide overview and opinion on the latest developments, […]
Brownfield development: Factors to consider
Developing “brownfields” – those abandoned or underused places where past activities may have left behind environmental contamination – is a more and more common practice for real estate investors and developers. Why? Brownfields are often located in places that would otherwise be considered ideal for development, including downtowns, waterfronts, and next to residential areas that provide […]
3 GST/HST areas to navigate when constructing multi-unit residential buildings
GST/HST issues surrounding building multi-unit residential complexes are questions that have a large impact on cash flow and costs. Savvy real estate investors and builders coordinate the intricacies of GST/HST issues with their real estate accountants as a matter of course to avoid surprises. Builders and investors must consider at least three GST/HST areas when constructing a residential […]
Canadian real estate market: 4 trends affecting the landscape
Talking about the “Canadian Market” is difficult in a country with so many varied and specific sub-markets. What is happening in Vancouver and Toronto vs. Calgary and Windsor or Halifax? These are all very different conversations. But some overall economic drivers affect each of these markets in different and interesting ways. BDO Canada’s Real Estate […]
