1. Legal Fees and Disbursements
These fess vary by legal firm or notary office as well as due to the property type and purchaser. Each transaction is very different but generally you should expect to pay approximately $700.00 to $1,000.00. I have a number of great conveyancers that I work with regularly and will gladly recommend one at our convenience.

2. Property Transfer Tax
This is a Provincial tax which applies on all transfers of real estate and is payable on the Completion date. The charge to transfer the title is 1% on the first $200,000 of the purchase price and 2% on the balance.

3. Goods And Services Tax (GST)
GST is a 5% tax which applies on the purchase of new construction and on the resale of accommodations which have been rented for short-term / nightly rentals. There are ways to defer the payment of GST by becoming a GST registrant and I recommend speaking to a lawyer and/or an accountant familiar with these issues for further advice.

4. Insurance
When financing a property one will have to arrange insurance on a single-family home. A condominium or townhouse has insurance on the building arranged through the strata corporation but it is recommended that The Buyer buys contents and third party liability insurance over and above the building policy. I have several brokers that I can recommend that are familiar with Whistler properties.

5. Tourism Whistler Fees
This is a fee payable quarterly to Tourism Whistler the marketing arm of our resort. It is calculated based on the number of bed units within and the use of the property. For more information regarding these fees and how they are calculated please contact Tourism Whistler at 604-932-3928.