Should I buy an investment property in a corporation or my personal name in Ontario

Should I buy an investment property in a corporation or my personal name in Ontario Holding a rental property in a corporation is not an automatic tax saving. In Ontario, rental income earned by most small corporations is passive income, taxed at about 50.17% in the corporation in 2026, with 30.67%

How should Markham landlords screen tenants under Ontario law

How should Markham landlords screen tenants under Ontario law Screen every applicant the same way, verify everything at the source, and stay within the Human Rights Code. Under Ontario regulations, landlords may ask for credit references, rental history and consent to a credit check, and may conside

The Vendor Take-Back (VTB) Mortgage: A Win-Win in a Higher-Rate Market

How does a vendor take back mortgage work when selling a home in Markham In a vendor take-back (VTB) mortgage, the seller lends part of the purchase price to the buyer and registers a mortgage (a charge) on the property, usually behind the buyer’s bank mortgage. The buyer closes with less cash or a