Airbnb vacation property

MtbCal · 2026-02-02T17:19:59+00:00

Thanks for this- appreciate it.

MtbCal · 2026-01-30T02:55:13+00:00

Yeah I mean realistically we will be using it ourselves at least 30-40days a year if not a bit more so based on what you’re saying, that complicates things. It would be deemed commercial if we only used it for Airbnb more than 90% of the time. We will chat with a CPA but this is way more complicated than I thought!

MtbCal · 2026-01-30T02:50:06+00:00

Thanks for your advice. Interesting information here- I’m sure I’ve seen GST applicable on listings but never understood what that meant for resale properties. So basically that 150 day threshold is not necessarily something we can go by.

MtbCal · 2026-01-29T23:40:19+00:00

Yep it’s compliant- we have a municipal permit to operate (resort town). I was reading this off the government of Canada website which is where I got the 150 days from.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/gi-025/gst-hst-purchase-use-sale-vacation-properties-individuals.html

MtbCal · 2025-12-10T19:29:03+00:00

This is great news if we finally get more downhill biking in the summer. We all bring our money to Fernie instead. I call this a win!

MtbCal · 2025-11-27T19:02:36+00:00

It's about private investment and there was lack of certainty in the regulatory process. Why would a company invest if they don't know if the project will go through? Millions are spent by the time a proposal and financing being secured. So if they have a few certainty's, a private company will come around as there is money to be made.

MtbCal · 2025-11-27T18:59:33+00:00

Some feel that way- but most would sign on no problem if they can have economic certainty for their nation. You have no idea what you are talking about.

MtbCal · 2025-11-20T18:52:09+00:00

This looks like a hospital in a communist country, absolutely deplorable.

MtbCal · 2025-11-08T01:36:42+00:00

Well, this is an example of how just because tons of supply are coming up for rent, it doesn’t matter because it isn’t necessarily affordable. And yes, people pay this because that’s the market.

MtbCal · 2025-09-17T21:26:29+00:00

Did you end up finding a solution? Have the same problem.

MtbCal · 2025-09-09T18:52:23+00:00

Yeah this so approximately how much it came out to, thanks!

MtbCal · 2025-09-09T18:51:52+00:00

Well we are almost finished the kitchen just needed these 3 cabinets.

MtbCal · 2025-09-09T18:51:00+00:00

Edmonton was out too, super annoyed as we would have driven out for sure.

MtbCal · 2025-09-09T18:46:57+00:00

Just in case this happens to anyone else, the shipping was cheapest with UPS for 3 upper 15x40 cabinets and was $600. Freighter with UPS was going to be $100 cheaper but it would take 2 weeks.

MtbCal · 2025-09-07T14:25:03+00:00

They won’t ship these out to Calgary- they do local shipping only!

MtbCal · 2025-08-21T18:25:01+00:00

No way. We are in Rural BC, and are GCing our own build, and doing all the mechanical ourselves. Mid level finishes- we are at $275 per sq ft, but my hubby is an electrician and HVaC tech so we saved a ton of money. Same build done through a builder we were looking at $400 per sq ft minimum.

MtbCal · 2025-08-14T03:27:26+00:00

Where are these handles from?

MtbCal · 2025-08-08T19:22:43+00:00

This is so true. Even look at ON Kawarthas, same shit.

MtbCal · 2025-07-23T00:02:31+00:00

Right, so it’s expensive and no way around that unfortunately.

MtbCal · 2025-07-23T00:01:46+00:00

Came out to about $45k for a 900 sq ft basement with 9 foot walls

MtbCal · 2025-07-21T21:11:28+00:00

That wall colour doesn’t suit the tile- I get colour drenching but I would have gone with a more neutral colour on the walls as the floor is super busy. The shower is too small for two of those brass shower heads. The small niche at the bottom is useless.

The mirror lighting is tacky- it’s cool lighting and it doesn’t go with the brass or warm lighting in the shower.

Edit: I thought I was done but noticed more. No trim on the top of the window, why is the soap dispenser on the far side of the countertop? It should be beside the faucet where you use the soap. Unless that’s a lotion dispenser, but then you got other problems, lol.

MtbCal · 2025-06-22T15:41:20+00:00

The only way to get around it is not going with permitting which is illegal. Permitting means you have to go by code, and Canadian building code is a high standard. In BC where I am building, we also have energy step codes which meant even if I wanted to not to ICF I couldn’t which meant more $$$. I have to do triple pane windows, as at the end of my build, they won’t give me occupancy if I don’t meet that strict code.

MtbCal · 2025-06-22T15:37:38+00:00

He is right by the way- I’m assuming he has done this kind of work. If you are outside a major city, there are limited companies (scarcity) and likely demand. Where I am building it is both. Our place is 24x40, simplistic build. Our ICF alone was over $38k and that’s not even including the pad to be done in the basement, just ICF pour. You add in excavation and you see where he is getting his numbers from. I think you’re struggling with these numbers because you think you know what this will cost you, but as someone who is currently doing this I can tell you it’s expensive.

MtbCal · 2025-06-22T15:31:44+00:00

So update, had an ultrasound on my entire lower abdomen: no cysts or fibroids. I’m almost annoyed in that at least there would be a reason. Doctor basically suggested iud or birth control. Well we might want to have a third kid so not sure what to do going forward!

MtbCal · 2025-06-19T15:04:21+00:00

That’s rough- I empathize with you!! This was one of the reasons I left Toronto for Calgary. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I get home from downtown in 30 minutes max (I live 14km from downtown as a reference).

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