Articles New Federal Financing Regulations Buying - Zoning and Property Use Buying - Utilities Buying - Purchasing Costs Buying - Non-residents Canadian Taxation of Recreational Properties Owned by US Residents What Happens When I Acquire Canadian Real Estate? What Happens During the Period of Ownership? What Happens When I Dispose of Canadian Real Estate? How does Canada Enforce its Right to Tax US citizens? What Happens if I Gift the Property or Dispose of it to a Non-Arms Length Person? What Happens if I Die While Holding Canadian Real Estate? When do I Need to Apply for a Goods and Services Tax (GST) Number?     Information Whether you're buying your first home or you're selling your existing home, please find the articles to the left as a guide to help you through the process.