All licensees should be aware of a new buyer protection initiative set to come into force January 3, 2023. The Property Law Amendment Act, 2022 (the “Act”) and its related regulations will give British Columbia buyers of most residential properties a rescission period, informally known as a “cooling-off” period, where buyers can change their minds …
With the Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP) expected to be implemented province-wide on January 3, 2023, BCREA has revisited previously available courses to learn where and how the rescission period may have changed what REALTORS® need to know for their practice. We have identified significant revisions to reflect the new legislation in the Disclosures in …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – November 14, 2022. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,242 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October 2022, a decrease of 45.5 per cent from October 2021. The average MLS® residential …
The Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP), previously known as “Homebuyer Protection Period” and “cooling-off period,” is expected to be implemented province-wide on January 3, 2023. With many details yet to be determined by the BC Government, we have been hearing from REALTORS® with questions. In this post we answer some of those questions. New or revised questions …
Starting in January 2023, non-Canadians will be banned from buying homes across Canada, through the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act. This Act prohibits non-citizens and non-permanent residents from purchasing residential property in Canada for two years. The federal government has still not released the supporting regulations for the foreign buyer …
BC’s new Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP) for residential real estate property takes effect on January 3, 2023. You can help ensure that you understand and comply with the new requirements and know how to explain them to your clients by registering for the one-hour webinar presented jointly by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), …
On October 31, BCREA hosted a virtual information session for individuals interested in learning more about becoming a BCREA REALTOR® or public Director for the 2023-24 term. The session, held via webinar, was hosted by BCREA CEO Trevor Koot, who was joined by Chair of BCREA Board of Directors, Janice Stromar, and Chair of the …