| The Premier Construction news aggregator for Canada L'agrégateur d'actualités de la construction incontournable au Canada

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

Daily Commercial News June 11, 2025 1 min read
Construct Connect Canada
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
AI Article Summary

The Liberal government's plan could offer significant savings for first-time homebuyers by removing the GST on new home sales, potentially lowering mortgages by up to $240. This initiative aims to improve housing affordability, though the benefits may come with certain conditions. The legislation supporting this relief was introduced on June 5. The impact could be considerable for those purchasing newly built homes.