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Canada Property Investment.
Canadian real estate as a long-term family asset.
Canadian property remains a credible long-term store of value despite recent regulatory tightening. Non-resident rules, provincial taxes and financing each have nuances that materially affect outcomes.
What it is
The full picture, in plain language.
Canada property investment covers residential, condo, recreational and commercial property — mostly in Ontario, BC and Alberta.
Structure choice (personal, Canadian corp, trust) interacts with non-resident rules, provincial speculation and vacancy taxes, and US-Canada cross-border planning.
Who it's for
Designed for these situations.
Families relocating to Canada
Principal-residence acquisition coordinated with school catchments.
International investors
Long-term capital allocation in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary or Montréal.
US cross-border buyers
Cottage or recreational property planning.
Commercial and BTR allocators
Institutional-grade exposure via managers.
Benefits
What the right structure delivers.
Mature transparent market
Title registration, MLS data and price visibility globally competitive.
Stable currency and rule of law
G7 standards across regulation and disputes.
Mortgage availability
Non-resident mortgages available (35-50% down typical).
Long-term capital appreciation
Toronto and Vancouver have outperformed most global cities over 20 years.
Recreational diversity
Cottage country, ski properties, lake homes — a unique asset class.
Path to residency overlap
Property ownership supports certain immigration narratives, though it is not a direct route.
The process
Step by step — nothing hidden, nothing skipped.
- 01
Brief & structure
Week 1Use case, hold period, structure, financing, cross-border tax overlay.
- 02
Sourcing
2-6 weeksMLS plus off-market via local realtors.
- 03
Inspection & legals
2-4 weeksHome inspection, title insurance, lawyer-led conveyancing.
- 04
Financing
3-6 weeksMortgage broker or private lender; non-resident terms.
- 05
Closing
Closing dayLand transfer tax, registration, keys.
- 06
Lettings or occupation
OngoingProperty management or owner occupation.
Timeline
What a typical engagement looks like.
Weeks 1-4
Brief, sourcing, viewings.
Weeks 4-8
Offer, inspection, legals, financing.
Weeks 8-12
Closing and handover.
Documents required
The evidence pack we will ask for.
Passport & address proof
Buyer and any co-owners.
Source of funds
FINTRAC-compliant documentation.
Tax ITN / SIN
Required for closing and registration.
Existing entity documents
Where buying via a corporation.
Costs & fees
What you should budget for.
Land transfer tax, lawyer fees and (where applicable) the Underused Housing Tax are the main acquisition costs.
Land transfer tax (Ontario)
Up to ~2.5%
Toronto adds a municipal LTT on top.
Non-resident speculation tax (Ontario, BC)
20% - 25%
Applies to most non-resident residential purchases.
Lawyer fees
CAD 2,000 - 5,000+
Mortgage arrangement
Lender-dependent
Morifar advisory fee
From CAD 10,000
Sourcing, structuring, transaction management.
The federal foreign-buyer prohibition has been extended; specific exemptions apply to certain visa holders and permanent residents. Always confirm eligibility before acting.
FAQs
Questions we are asked, and the honest answers.
Can non-residents buy Canadian property?+
Since 2023, the federal Prohibition on Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act restricts most non-resident residential purchases with limited exemptions. Always check the current rules.
What is the NRST?+
Non-Resident Speculation Tax — 25% in Ontario, 20% in BC, on residential purchases by non-residents. Refundable in some PR-conversion cases.
What is the UHT?+
Underused Housing Tax — 1% annual federal tax on vacant or underused residential property held by non-Canadians.
Mortgage as non-resident?+
Yes — 35-50% down typical; rates marginally above resident rates.
Common mistakes
What we see go wrong — so it doesn't happen to you.
Ignoring the foreign-buyer ban
Severe penalties and forced sale. Confirm eligibility before offer.
Forgetting NRST
20-25% on top of price catches many non-resident buyers by surprise.
No UHT filing
Annual filing requirement even where no tax is due. Penalties for non-filing.
Buying in personal name without cross-border analysis
US persons especially need structure analysis up front.
Explain like I'm 10
The simplest version of the whole thing.
Buying property in Canada has special rules for people who don't live there yet — extra taxes, sometimes you can't buy at all. We help you check the rules and do it properly.
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