Ontario lifts HST on new home purchases – Canadian renovation and homebuilding news for March 27, 2026
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"It was a big week in Ontario with home buyers getting a $130,000 break when buying a $1 million home. Hopefully this helps unlocks the market and gets people moving around again. Seniors, downsize today!"

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Ontario to waive HST on all new home purchases

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RESCON applauds elimination of GST for first-time homebuyers

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is applauding the federal government’s passage of Bill C-4, landmark legislation that eliminates the five-percent federal GST for first-time buyers on new homes priced at or under $1...

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