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Exemptions to Bill 45 - Tag: Property Management

Posted by Jack Barker

As of the passing of Bill 45, the Budget Measures Implementation (Speculation and Vacancy Tax) Act, the Government of British Columbia has approved additional exemptions to the tax, addressing advocacy concerns brought to the Province’s attention by BCREA. The Bill now allows for exemptions for British Columbians going through traumatic life events such as illness, divorce, or separations, and for owners of properties that are being developed or undergoing renovations.

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Teams, Agency and Disclosure: New Dual Agency Rules - Tag: Property Management

Posted by Jack Barker

On June 15, 2018, consumer protection rules from the Superintendent of Real Estate will take effect. The goals of the rules are to ensure consumers are well-protected, well-informed, and can benefit from the undivided loyalty of a real estate licensee who is acting in their best interests. These rules will protect consumers by:

• Prohibiting limited dual agency in almost all cases, and
• Requiring new disclosures about commissions, services to expect from a licensee, and the risks of being an unrepresented party in a real estate transaction.

The Superintendent’s rules will change the way real estate is practiced in BC, and will enforce the fundamental REALTOR® duties of undivided client loyalty, confidentiality, managing conflicts of interests, and informed client consent.

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