Foreign Homebuyers Ban

• Experts question impact of foreign homebuyers ban

  Experts say it's hard to tell if the foreign homebuyers ban is lowering housing costs and helping Canadians afford homes. The ban came into effect nearly one year ago.

  Economy

  Dec 28, 2023
  
• Canada eases some rules around foreign homebuyers ban

  Amendments to the foreign homebuyers' ban will allow some non-Canadians to purchase residential property in certain circumstances and help add to Canada's housing supply.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2023
  
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• Foreign buyers ban won’t fix housing market – could make it worse, experts say

  The prevailing opinion among housing experts is that the foreign buyers ban, activated Jan. 1, is politically motivated, and won't make housing more affordable for Canadians.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
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• Foreign homebuyer ban: What it could mean for markets where the new rules don’t apply

  An attempt to close the door on non-resident buyers in Canada could open up opportunities for international investors in some markets not covered by the ban, experts say.

  Money

  Jan 4, 2023
• Canada’s ban on foreign homebuyers comes into effect on Jan. 1. Here’s what to know

  Starting in the new year, foreign commercial enterprises and people will not be allowed to buy residential properties in Canada for two years.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2023