Association dues are determined by the Homeowners Association once it is already set up. It covers security, garbage collection, maintenance of roads and common areas, proportionate share of Real Property Tax (RPT), and common area general
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A. To offset the impact of the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST), the Commonwealth has requested that the States and Territories assist first homebuyers through the establishment of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). The First Home
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We recommend you obtain Power of Attorney for your parents. This will enable you to complete and sign a Home Owner Grant application on their behalf.
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Yes, read the "Cautionary Statement To Owners Obtaining Building Permits" which is printed on dwelling building permits - "If the owner hires a contractor to perform work under the building permit and the contractor is not bonded or insured as
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• It is our belief that the high parking ratio on the property (2.2 spaces/unit) will limit the need to park on the surrounding public streets. The parking ratio that is proposed significantly exceeds the parking provided in the apartment and
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Last month, we asked the question "When do you use Diesel Fuel Additives?" Almost half of you reported that you used it all year-round, while others used it only during winter or summer (see results to the right). But what really is the right
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With a FEC property transfer plan with alternatives, one can have multiple choices allowed by IRS rules to transfer property minimizing tax consequences. Many business owners who are aware of the capital gain tax are not aware of the much higher
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This is a realistic question. You must have some extra time because there is work involved. Here's what you can expect: 5 to15 minutes per day responding to e-mail and voice inquiries. During the busiest booking time (January to March), expect to
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Yes, but when property is only exchanged then the owners have the right to seek exemption from paying real estate tax on newly acquired property and be able to receive a legal title.
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