RE:RE:RE:Troubling Budget HeadlinesI disagree. I have many friends who are "mom and pop" owners who have bought and flipped over the last 20 years. The main reason why "small" investors are buying is because 1) rates have been in the ditch and 2) capital appreciation on the other side. Canadians have been largely responsible for the huge increase in housing but of course it is the human condition to blame others.
Offcentre wrote: It wil affect a larger number of Canadians than they state! A small number of Canadians have over $250 K capital gains annually, but a significant number of Canadians own more than one real estate property.
Liberals are going after every mom and pop landlord, every vacation property/cottage owner. .13% is understated! 1 in 6 property owner own multiple properties. Small landlords aren't driving up the real estate market, they are the powerless landlord, offering homes to those that can't afford to own.
These are not property flippers, as property flippers are subject to pay tax on 100% of income,. Large REITS turning homes into commodities. This is where the focus should be.
Mom and pop real estate investors are being targeted with widespread support.
Liberals as always going after the low hanging fruit...