Buying Real Estate in Canada

Resources for non-residents buying Canadian real estate

Effective as of January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”) prevents non-Canadians from buying residential property in Canada for 2 years. For more information about this legislation, click here. Here are some additional resources for homebuyers:

CREA’s Homebuyers Roadmap

Buying a home in Canada

Newcomers: Buying your first home in Canada

Homebuyers Checklist: A newcomers’ guide

Homebuying tools – Calculators

Canada Revenue Agency – Taxes

We are providing you with housing information to help you make decisions and find a safe, affordable home for your family. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is is the Government of Canada’s national housing agency and the go-to resource to better help you settle in Canada. For more information visit their website.