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Rent VS Sell

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Carmen Leal

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RENT OR SELL

Capitalization Rate: Rent vs. Sell House

This simple calculator gives a quick read on the economic viability of renting out, rather than selling your house. It divides the net operating income from renting the property by the expected sale price of the house, giving you an investment yield--like a bond yield. If this yield, also called a "capitalization rate," is less than what long-term Treasurys are yielding (around 5.7%) you'd probably be better off selling your house.
Type in values or use sliders to calculate estimated annual income and capitalization rate.

PLEASE COPY AND PASTE ADDRESS BELOW TO BROWSER:

http://www.forbes.com/fdc/rentorsell.shtml (more...)

SELLING COSTS

Seller's Expenses

Costs Incurred When Selling Property

Real estate agent's Commission
Usually this is the largest cost when selling a property. Commission is a fee paid to your real estate agent that represents a percentage of the total selling price you receive for your property. The rate of commission is based on comparative rates around your neighborhood plus Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). In some cases a seller will offer higher commission than is normal to give incentive to real estate agents to sell their home. If you offer less commission than is normal, this creates less incentive for the buyer's agent to show your property.

Legal Fees
Miscellaneous legal fees paid to a lawyer or notary public for attending to the execution of documents, discharging leans and encumbrances, etc.

* Approximately $350 to $550

Title Clearing Costs
These are fees charged by various institutions to clear the title of your property for transfer. Examples include: discharge fees charged by encumbrance holders and mortgage pre-payment penalties charged by your lending institution. (Check with your lender to determine the balance of your mortgage and your mortgage pre-payment terms.)

Accounting Fees
This cost only applies to Sellers Not Residing in Canada who need an accountant to apply to Revenue Canada for a T2062 Clearance Certificate on their behalf.

* Approximately $500

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
Federal government tax collected on all goods and services.

* 12% is applied on all commissions when selling a property
* 12% is applied on all fees such as those of inspectors and lawyers

Sales Tax (if applicable) Provincial sales tax is applied on capital gains and may apply to investors when they make a profit on selling revenue properties. This tax does not apply to any principal residence. (more...)

RESPONSIBILITY AS A LANDLORD

*Know Your Rights & Responsibilities

*Entering into a Tenancy

*Security Deposits, Pet Deposits and Inspections

*Rent Increases and Non-payment of Rent

*Ending a Tenancy

*Repairs and Maintenance

*Landlord's Access

FOR DETAILED INFO PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE ADDRESS BELOW TO YOUR WEB BROWSER.

http://www.rto.gov.bc.ca/content/rightsresponsibilities/default.aspx (more...)

Carmen Leal
Associate

#2 1012 Beach Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7

604-218-4846 (Office)
604-218-4846 (Mobile)

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