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Trend #1: Creative Financing
Creative financing refers to alternative and unconventional methods of securing funds for various purposes, often outside traditional lending channels. This approach involves leveraging innovative financial strategies, such as seller financing, joint ventures, or creative loan structures, to facilitate transactions. Increasing searches for creative financing may stem from a desire for flexible funding options, especially among entrepreneurs, real estate investors, or individuals seeking non-traditional avenues for securing capital.
Trend #2: Underused Housing Tax
The Underused Housing Tax is an annual federal 1% tax on the ownership of vacant or underused housing in Canada that took effect on January 1, 2022. The tax generally applies to foreign national owners of housing in Canada.
Trend #3: Rental Arbitrage
Rental arbitrage involves renting a property and then subleasing it for a higher price, allowing individuals to profit from the price difference. Increasing searches for rental arbitrage may be driven by a growing interest in real estate investment strategies, particularly those exploring alternative ways to generate income from rental properties (such as placing it on AirBnB).