Ontario has introduced temporary HST relief for eligible new homes. For purchase agreements signed between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027, buyers may receive relief equivalent to the full 13% HST on a new home valued up to $1 million.
This may make new construction more attractive, especially in Ottawa suburbs where buyers can compare resale homes with nearby builder developments. It also raises an important question for sellers: Should you wait until the rebate ends before listing your home?
The short answer is no, not for this reason alone.
The deadline applies to when the buyer signs the agreement. Eligible homes can be completed years later, so new-build competition will not suddenly disappear in April 2027.
Resale homes also offer benefits new builds may not: established neighbourhoods, completed landscaping, finished upgrades, predictable closing dates and no construction wait.
The solution is to compare your home with both resale listings and current builder offers, then price and market it around its complete move-in-ready value. Your ideal selling timeline should depend on your property, neighbourhood and plans, not one temporary rebate.
Call 613-699-7918 for a current evaluation of how your home compares.
One of our favourite fall traditions is back for its ninth year! Join The West Team for a fun afternoon with free pumpkins, face painting, family photos, special guests and seasonal activities for the whole family.
📅 Friday, October 16 | 4:00 to 6:00 PM
📍 Crownridge Park, 290 Meadowbreeze Drive, Kanata
🥫We also invite guests to bring a non perishable food donation in support of the Kanata Food Cupboard. 🥫
Registration is required, so be sure to reserve your pumpkin and come celebrate the season with your neighbours. We would love to see you there!
We have refreshed thewestteam.ca to make it easier to find useful, local information about buying, selling and living in Ottawa.
Along with current listings, you can now explore practical resources for buyers, sellers and investors, learn more about our team and discover detailed Ottawa neighbourhood guides.
One section we are especially excited to share is Explore Ottawa Neighbourhoods. Each guide combines recent OREB MLS® market statistics with helpful information about local housing, schools, parks, trails and everyday amenities. Together, these details offer a clearer picture of both the real estate market and what living in each community is actually like.
There is plenty more to explore, and we would love for you to take a look.
