Whistler real estate market update for Feb. 28 - 02/28/12 02:51 PM
For those not familiar with my blog at www.realestateforwhistler.com/Blog.php, we had two very positive announcements this week in regards to Whistler and Whistler real estate. The first was from the Provincial government who announced a transition from the current 12% HST tax back to the 5% GST (federal) and 7% PST (Provincial) tax in April 2013. This should ease the burden on sales tax payable by those Buyers looking to take a commercial (phase I) property and move it to a residential designation. The second was from Tourism Whistler, which reported that January 2012 was the busiest on record for the … (0 comments)

Whistler real estate market update for Feb. 21 - 02/21/12 05:05 PM
After wrapping up an incredible 2 week trip through Japan this past Sunday, it’s good to be home and writing to you from a snowy and busy Presidents week here in Whistler. The big news this past week was the Provincial government’s announcement that BC with be transitioning back to the GST/PST taxation system on April 1 2013, replacing the current HST. Although this measure is aimed primarily to ease the burden on new home Buyers, Buyers of new secondary vacation or recreational homes outside the Greater Vancouver and Capital Regional Districts priced up to $850,000 will now be eligible to … (1 comments)

Whistler real estate transaction report for Feb. 15 - 02/15/12 09:36 AM
This week’s report comes to you from aboard a Japanese high speed train from Nagano bound for Kyoto. Our time in the Japanese Alps was very good, with a large amount of snowfall, gracious hosts and many new and wonderful adventures. We now are looking forward to exploring the cities of Kyoto and Tokyo and will be heading back to Canada on Sunday.In Whistler this past week we had 27 new listings, 8 Sales and 18 price reductions in the Whistler market compared to 24 new listings, 8 Sales and 18 Price reductions the previous week.Please go ahead and click here … (2 comments)

Whistler real estate transaction report for Feb. 7 - 02/07/12 07:21 PM
This week’s Whistler market update is greeting you from Hakuba, Japan. Hakuba is about 300kms northwest of Tokyo and is situated in an area known as the Japanese Alps. The area has 10 ski resorts offer over 200 runs on diverse terrain for both skiers and boarders alike. The local population are very welcoming and what is lacking in translation is easily made up with gestures and much laughter. Conditions at the moment are mild but the area typically boasts a large amount of snowfall during the season. Meanwhile Whistler is also experiencing a mild trend with light snowfall continuing into … (1 comments)

 
Nick Swinburne :: Whistler real estate agent (Sutton Group WestCoast Realty - Whistler)

Nick Swinburne :: Whistler real estate agent

Whistler, BC

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