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- How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent in BC in 2026? The Cap and the 23.5% Exception
BC’s rent increase cap for 2026 is 2.3%. How the cap works, the notice rules — and the case where the RTB granted a landlord a 23.5% increase. Read more »
- Probate fees in BC: what they actually cost, who pays them, and how to plan around them
BC probate fees run about 1.4% of the gross estate above $50,000 — about $13,650 on a $1M estate. How the math works and the tools to plan around it. Read more »
- The BC GST New Housing Rebate: who qualifies, who does not, and how the form gets filed wrong
The GST New Housing Rebate refunds 36% of GST paid on a new BC home, capped at $6,300. The eligibility rules are narrower than buyers expect. Read more »
- BC's new First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate: up to $50,000 off
BC first-time buyers can save up to $50,000 in GST on new homes under $1M. The eligibility tests, the math, and what your lawyer files at closing. Read more »
- What is probate in BC? A plain-English guide for executors and families
Probate is the BC Supreme Court’s confirmation that a will is valid and the executor can act. When it is required, how long it takes, and what it costs. Read more »