GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: Budget officer / CBC
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
A federal budget officer’s report reveals that eligible first-time homebuyers can save around $27K in GST on new homes—though the benefit phases out as prices near $1.5 million. Homebuyers and industry watchers alike may find the arithmetic as baffling as it is beneficial.
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