A first-time buyer who suspects there is financial help available to them but does not know which programmes apply or how to claim them. They do not want to find out about a rebate or tax credit after it is too late to use it.

You are a first-time buyer and want to know which government programmes and rebates you actually qualify for.
You do not want to find out about a rebate or tax credit after it is too late to claim it.
You want the numbers explained in plain language, not buried in government website jargon.
Don't worry, we can help!

Buyer Programs
Who actually qualifies as a first-time home buyer under the various programmes.

Down Payment
How the First Home Savings Account and the Home Buyers' Plan work, and how to use them together.

Situations
How the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit works and how to claim it.

Land Transfer
How to work out the land transfer tax rebates, including a worked example.

Analysis
How New Housing Rebate applies if you are buying new construction.

Checklist
How to combine every programme you qualify for into a single action plan.

If you're a first-time home buyer, there is more financial help available to you right now than at any other time in recent history. Tax-free savings accounts designed specifically for your down payment. RRSP withdrawals with no tax penalty. Thousands of dollars in tax credits and land transfer tax rebates. Programs that can put tens of thousands of dollars back in your pocket.
The problem? Most first-time buyers don't know about half of these programs. Or they find out after they've already bought…when it's too late to take full advantage. This guide changes that.
Inside, you'll find the major federal programs, tax credits, and rebates available to first-time buyers, explained in plain language, with real dollar amounts, eligibility rules, and step-by-step instructions.
Who Qualifies as a "First-Time Home Buyer"?
How Land Transfer Tax Is Calculated
Your First-Time Buyer Action Plan
Understanding the process to purchasing a home.
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