Aug 4, 2026 | Property & Tax, Real Estate
When you start shopping for a home in BC, the number on the listing is only part of the picture. Lenders decide how much you can borrow based on your income, debts, down payment, and rules that often use a higher interest rate than the one you will actually pay. This... 
Jul 1, 2026 | Property & Tax, Real Estate
Should you rent or buy your home? Comparing a mortgage payment to your rent doesn’t tell the full story. Buying involves a down payment, closing costs, property taxes, maintenance or strata fees, and the opportunity cost of the money tied up in the home. The... 
Jun 10, 2026 | Property & Tax, Real Estate
If you have a mortgage—or you’re planning for one—it helps to understand what your payment covers and how much interest you’ll pay over time. The Mortgage Calculator on the RHN website estimates your payment, compares total principal versus interest, and... 
Sep 15, 2025 | Property & Tax, Real Estate
Before you start house hunting, it helps to know what price range you might qualify for—not just what monthly payment you’d like, but what lenders typically test against your income, housing costs, and other debt. The Mortgage Qualifier Calculator on the RHN CPA... 
Feb 10, 2025 | Personal Tax and Finance, Property & Tax
As the real estate market continues to shift in British Columbia, the provincial government has introduced a new measure called the BC Home Flipping Tax. As of January 1, 2025, the BC flipping tax will apply to individuals who sell a residential property within 730...Jan 11, 2017 | Personal Tax and Finance, Property & Tax
What do surging property value assessments mean to BC homeowners? Property owners receive their BC Assessment notices each year. In years when values rise sharply, large percentage increases are not unusual in some markets. That can leave property owners wondering...