Author: Clint Curtis

html. Reference in CRA publications is made to property and services taxable at 7% or 15% (the rate of the HST). Do you pay HST when buying land? HST is exigible on the portion of vacant land, even if it includes residential property, only where the vacant land was not used personally by the owner […]

around $200-$500. How much does title insurance cost in Ontario? When you invest in title insurance, you will only pay an upfront fee through your lawyer. In Ontario, it will cost around $200-$500 and is often purchased when you buy a property or home. The one-time premium will cover the insured property as long as […]

HST is applicable on the purchase of property in four instances: (a) where the property is residential property and is a new construction build or has been substantially renovated; (b) where the property is a residential property but contains a portion of non personal use vacant land; (c) where the property is a Do you […]

The A-1 zone designation is appropriate for areas having a predominant lot size of approximately one or more acres and where rural residential and limited agricultural uses are existing or desired. What does Zone A mean in Ontario? “A” means that the use is an ancillary use that is permitted by right of being in […]

Conservation Lands have many important uses, such as: They provide recreational opportunities for people to enjoy such as hiking, canoeing, camping, snowshoeing and many other outdoor activities. They provide living classrooms for schools, nature groups and others to explore and learn about nature. Can you build on conservation land in Ontario? A registered conservation easement […]

The R3 (High Density Residential) zoning district is established accommodate for the development of higher density multiple family dwellings, including apartments, townhouses and condominiums at densities ranging from 16.1 to 25 dwellings per acre with amenities and open spaces. What is R4 zoning in Ontario? The R4 Zoning Review will address issues that are specific […]

Agricultural use including a specialized farm, and/or an intensive livestock operation. • Can I build house on agricultural land in Ontario? The number of and function of the house you want to build means the difference between getting your building approved or not– if you can prove that the building is for farming purposes (like […]

Ontario’s Crown Forest Sustainability Act The purpose of the CFSA is to provide for the sustainability of Ontario’s Crown forests and, in accordance with that objective, to manage the Crown forests to meet the social, economic and environmental needs of present and future generations. Does Ontario have laws that protect forests on Crown land? The […]

Trillium Drug Program Application Forms and Guides are available at local pharmacies, online, or by calling 416-642-3038 or 1-800-575-5386 (toll free). How do I apply for Trillium drug benefit? You can get the application form: online. Application for the Trillium Drug Program. use this guide to help you complete each step of the application. by […]

When you acquire land or a beneficial interest in land, you pay land transfer tax to the province when the transaction closes. Land transfer tax is normally based on the amount paid for the land, in addition to the amount remaining on any mortgage or debt assumed as part of the arrangement to buy the […]