Complete First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Greater Vancouver 2025
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🏠 Breaking News: Massive Savings for First-Time Buyers in 2025!
You Can Save Up to $58,000 on Your First Home Purchase!
New for 2025: The federal government has eliminated GST for first-time home buyers on new homes up to $1 million, saving you up to $50,000. Combined with BC's Property Transfer Tax exemption of up to $8,000, you can save a total of $58,000!
💰 Complete Guide to First-Time Home Buyer Savings in BC
1. Federal GST Relief Program (NEW 2025)
Effective May 27, 2025, first-time home buyers receive unprecedented GST relief on new home purchases:
| Home Price Range | GST Relief | Maximum Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $1,000,000 | 100% GST Exemption | Up to $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 | Partial GST Relief | Up to $25,000 |
| Over $1,500,000 | No Relief | $0 |
2. BC Property Transfer Tax Exemption (First-Time Buyers)
British Columbia offers property transfer tax relief for qualified first-time buyers:
Full Exemption (Up to $8,000 savings):
- Home value up to $835,000 (as of April 1, 2024)
- Complete exemption on first $500,000 of purchase price
- Property size 0.5 hectares or smaller
- Principal residence only
Partial Exemption:
- Home value $835,000 - $860,000
- Properties larger than 0.5 hectares
- Properties with additional buildings
🏗️ NEW: Newly Built Home Exemption (Updated June 20, 2025)
This is separate from the first-time buyer exemption and available to all qualifying purchasers of newly built homes:
- Full Exemption: Newly built homes up to $1,100,000 fair market value (increased from $750,000 as of April 1, 2024)
- Partial Exemption: Available for homes valued between $1,100,000 - $1,150,000
- Key Benefit: Much higher threshold than first-time buyer exemption, making expensive new construction more affordable
- Eligibility: No first-time buyer requirement - available to all qualifying purchasers
3. Additional First-Time Buyer Programs
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Contribute up to $8,000 annually (max $40,000) with tax deductions and tax-free withdrawals for home purchase.
Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)
Withdraw up to $60,000 from your RRSP ($35,000 per person) for your first home purchase without tax penalties.
First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit
Claim up to $10,000 for a maximum tax credit of $1,500 to help with closing costs.
Homeowner Grant BC
Save up to $23,100 over 30 years on property taxes for homes under $2,175,000 (2025 threshold).
📋 First-Time Home Buyer Qualification Requirements
Who Qualifies as a First-Time Home Buyer?
Personal Requirements:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- At least 18 years old
- Never owned a home in current or previous 4 years
- Spouse/partner must also qualify (if applicable)
- BC resident for 1+ years OR filed 2+ BC tax returns in last 6 years
Property Requirements:
- Must be your primary residence
- New homes from builder, owner-built, or co-op shares (for GST relief)
- Any residential property type (for PTT exemption)
- Property size restrictions may apply
⚠️ Important Assignment Sale Information
If buying through assignment sale, GST relief only applies if the original purchase agreement with the builder was signed on or after May 27, 2025. Pre-existing contracts do not qualify for the new GST exemption.
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- Maximizing all available government incentives and rebates
- Finding the perfect home within your budget
- Navigating the competitive Greater Vancouver market
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- Step-by-step guidance from search to closing
🕒 Time-Sensitive Opportunity
The new GST relief program and updated BC incentives create unprecedented opportunities for first-time buyers. Market conditions and interest rates are changing rapidly - don't miss your chance to save tens of thousands of dollars!
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