How Pre-Jan 1, 2023 Property Buyers on Work Permits Navigate the Foreign Buyer Ban

(Aug 30, 2023)

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Amidst the impending wave of condo completions, an initial sense of alarm has gradually given way to a sigh of relief. The focus here is on the cohort of work permit holders in Canada who committed to purchase contracts for presale condos a span of 1-3 years ago—this was before the enforcement of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, also known as The Foreign Buyer Ban.

As the completion dates of many presale condos draw near in Vancouver and Calgary, a sense of trepidation has begun to mount, with many questioning their eligibility to follow through on their property purchases. However, let me assure you—there’s no need for apprehension! The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act took effect on January 1, 2023. This means that if you are a work permit holder that secured a property purchase prior to this pivotal date, you can proceed with your purchase without a shadow of doubt- even if you are still a work permit holder.

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I arrived in Canada and want to buy a house – what do I need to know about mortgage qualification?

(May 12, 2022)

When it comes to qualifying for a mortgage, there are two main classifications that Canadian banks look at when qualifying newcomers:

Temporary Resident: newcomers with valid work permits

Permanent Resident: newcomers that have graduated from Temporary Resident classification and have been granted extended privileges to live and work in Canada, or are continuing on the path to become Canadian citizens
Both Temporary and Permanent Residents can qualify for a mortgage in Canada. 

Basic mortgage qualification criteria for Temporary and Permanent Residents

 OTHER RELATED LINKS:

Eligibility for Temporary Residents seeking a mortgage in Canada with less than 20% down payment

Qualifying for a mortgage as a BC Provincial Nominee

Can a Temporary Resident Qualify for a mortgage while working in Canada?

The First Time Home Buyer kit for New Canadians (Permanent & Temporary Residents)

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