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The City of Toronto has approved a second land transfer tax. Use the calculator below to see what the tax will cost you.
Greater Toronto REALTORS¨ take in Conference and Tradeshow to benefit their clients TORONTO, May 9, 2008 -- To enhance the professional knowledge and skills they provide to the Greater Toronto AreaÕs home buying, selling and commercial buying and leasing public, more than 7,000 REALTORS¨ will come together May 12th and 13th at the Toronto Real Estate BoardÕs 4th annual REALTOR¨ Quest conference, which offers the latest information on tools and trends in the business. Roll-Back
Land Transfer Tax Immediately, REALTORS® Tell Councillors TORONTO, March 25, 2008 -- With the Citys Executive Committee reviewing the proposed 2008 Operating Budget today, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) is calling for City Councillors to immediately begin to fulfill their commitment to rollback the Toronto Land Transfer Tax, while still keeping property tax increases in check. REALTORS'® input was presented in a detailed written submission to the Executive Committee. As Toronto
Land Transfer Tax Takes Effect, REALTORS® Call On City to Give Homebuyers
a Break TORONTO, February 4, 2008 - With the City of Torontos new land transfer tax coming into effect last week, even as City Council considers a property tax increase, Torontos REALTORS® are calling for City Council to give homebuyers a break. City Budget Can Send
Important Message to Homebuyers: Toronto REALTORS® TORONTO, January 28, 2008 - In light of the upcoming implementation of the City of Toronto Land Transfer Tax, Torontos REALTORS® believe that City Council can send an important message to homebuyers by keeping property taxes down in the Citys 2008 Operating Budget. REALTORS® Disappointed that Public Opinion on Land Transfer Tax Ignored TORONTO, October 24, 2007 -- Toronto's REALTORS® are concerned about the potential impact of the City of Toronto's recently approved second land transfer tax and disappointed that the public's opinion of this tax was ignored. Attend City Council Land Transfer Tax Meeting - October 22 TORONTO, October 15, 2007 -- City Council is scheduled to debate and vote on this tax on Monday October 22. The public has been voicing its overwhelming opposition! It is very important that as many people as possible attend this meeting to demonstrate to City Councillors that the public does not want this tax. Strong public attendance can influence the vote! Toronto’s REALTORS® Rally to Deliver Land Transfer Tax Message: No Compromise TORONTO, October 18, 2007 -- Joined by various Toronto City Councillors, hundreds of REALTORS® rallied together today to signal their strong opposition to a second land transfer tax in any shape or form. The event, part of the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Annual General Meeting, featured a keynote address by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, followed by a panel of City Councillors who have fought against the proposed land transfer tax, including Councillor Minnan-Wong, Councillor Mike Feldman, Councillor Case Ootes, Councillor Mike Del Grande and Councillor Mike Thompson. Torontonians Opposed to Land Transfer Tax Despite Fair Taxes Campaign: Public Opinion Poll TORONTO, October 15, 2007 -- Even after months of the Fair Taxes campaign by Mayor David Miller and City Councillors supporting new taxes, a solid majority of Torontonians, 62 per cent, believe that a Toronto land transfer tax is not a fair solution to the Citys financial difficulties. This was among the key findings of a public opinion poll released today. TORONTO, October 11, 2007 -- With yesterdays election of a new provincial government, Torontos REALTORS® are echoing the publics expectations for immediate and adequate provincial commitments to address City of Toronto finance issues. Fellow Torontonians Support REALTOR® Efforts Against Land Transfer Tax TORONTO, September 19, 2007 -- With both the Citys Budget Committee meeting and the provincial party leaders first debate being held tomorrow, REALTORS®, who are also proud Torontonians, are encouraged that a strong majority of their fellow Torontonians are opposed to a second land transfer tax and are calling for fair options to deal with the Citys financial situation. Torontonians deserve thoughtful and fair approach to City’s financial challenges: Toronto REALTORS TORONTO, August 29, 2007 -- In response to recent City of Toronto announcements regarding the City’s fiscal situation, Toronto’s REALTORS® are calling on Mayor Miller, City Councillors and provincial politicians to consider thoughtful and fair options preferred by Torontonians, instead of just new taxation or cuts to core services. Deferral of
Land Transfer Tax Decision is Opportunity for Sober Second Thought: Toronto REALTORS® TORONTO, July 17, 2007 -- Torontos REALTORS® are encouraged that City Council has decided not to rush into a decision to double land transfer taxes, but are continuing to tell the Mayor and City Councillors that it is a bad idea that should stop now. Attend City Council Land Transfer Tax Meeting – July 16 TORONTO, July 12, 2007 -- City Council is scheduled to debate and vote on this tax on Monday July 16, 2007. The public has been voicing its overwhelming opposition! It is very important that as many people as possible attend this meeting to demonstrate to City Councillors that the public does not want this tax. Strong public attendance can influence the vote! Toronto public poll - Torontonians say new taxes should wait for next election TORONTO, July 12, 2007 -- TREB and some of its coalition partners released this public opinion poll on new city taxes today to keep the pressure on. Our www.NoHomeBuyingTax.com has been extremely active and emails from you, your clients and the public to the mayor and councillors are in the thousands and counting. Keep it up! Toronto REALTORS® Tell City that 100% Land Transfer Tax Increase is Unfair TORONTO, June 27, 2007 -- The Toronto Real Estate Board has told the City of Toronto that its proposal to charge a second land transfer tax treats home buyers unfairly. TREB's comments were made in a formal presentation to the City's Executive Committee earlier this week. Toronto Land Transfer Tax Reality Check: Everyone Pays TORONTO, July 05, 2007-- The Toronto Real Estate Board believes that the proposed Toronto land transfer tax, which is a 100% increase for home buyers, is unfair, unprecedented, and unjustified. Concerned Residents Tell Mayor and City Council to Shelve Toronto Home-Buying Tax TORONTO, May 7, 2007-- With the City of Toronto beginning its public consultations on potential new taxes, Toronto REALTORS® are hoping that Mayor Miller and City Council will heed their advice: don't impose a home-buying tax. REALTORS® Raise Concerns Over Toronto Home-buying Tax TORONTO, March 21, 2007-- In an open letter to Toronto Mayor David Miller, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has raised concerns about a possible home-buying tax in Toronto. |
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