Media Releases from the CHBA - Victoria

Click here for "Potential Impacts of Sales Tax Harmonization on the Housing Sector in BC" - The Altus Group Report

August 17, 2009
ELIMINATE PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX SAYS STUDY
 
The C.D. Howe report is available at www.cdhowe.org/pdf/commentary_277.pdf

August 7, 2009
HST INCREASES RENOVATION COSTS, UNDERGROUND ECONOMY

Click here for "The Potential Impacts of Sales Tax Harmonization on the Residential Renovation Sector in Canada", August 7, 2009 - Altus Group

Click here for the "Tax Pyramiding in Canada: A Growing Concern"
July 22, 2009 - Altus Group Consultants

Ask A Home Building Professional
Every Wednesday, CHBA - Victoria appears in the Times Colonist, informing consumers about housing issues.
Here are 5 columns relating to the HST:

NEW HST THRESHOLD IS A GOOD STEP

Click here for the "The Potential Impact of Sales Tax Harmonization
on the Housing Sector in BC" September 22, 2009 - The Altus Group Consultants

HST INCREASES COSTS, UNDERGROUND ECONOMY

TRIPLE TAXES HURT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

BC'S TAX ON HALF A HOUSE

CHBA Victoria #1-3690 Carey Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 4C2
Phone: (250) 383-5044 Fax: (250) 383-9423 email: info@chbavictoria.com
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