Happy 2025 from Whistler and Pemberton,
We hope everyone enjoyed a beautiful holiday season surrounded by family, friends, and countless cherished memories. Over the past two weeks, the mountains have been truly magical, with a stunning mix of sun and snow. Meanwhile, the Village has been alive with energy, as restaurants and shops buzzed with activity.
If you’re in Whistler on Sunday nights, don’t miss the Fire and Ice Show at 7:30 PM in Skiers Plaza! This spectacular event is brought to you in partnership with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Tourism Whistler.
The new year brings fresh opportunities in real estate, along with some important regulatory changes. As of January 1, 2025, the BC Home Flipping Tax is officially in effect.
This tax applies to sales of residential properties, presale contracts, or assignments that have been owned for less than 730 days. It impacts all sellers in BC—individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts—regardless of residency. The tax rate starts at 20% for properties sold within the first 365 days of ownership and decreases over the following 365 days.
If you’re considering selling a property purchased within the last two years, it’s crucial to understand how this tax may affect you. More details can be found here.
Your 2025 property assessments are now in the mail! Homeowners can also check their assessments online here. Remember, any appeals must be submitted by January 31, 2025. According to BC Assessment, property values across much of British Columbia have remained relatively “flat.” Bryan Murao, BC Assessment’s residential assessor for the Lower Mainland, noted that the latest assessed home values — based on market conditions as of July 1, 2024 — were “very stable,” generally staying within a range of plus or minus five percent. While fluctuations may vary among different communities, this provides a broad overview of the current market assessments.
Have questions about the market, we’re here to help!
Here are the numbers for the past 15 days:
Whistler Market
19 New Whistler Listings
14 Sales in Whistler
10 Price Improvements
Pemberton Market
No New Listings
2 Sales in Pemberton
0 Price Improvements
Wishing you all a fabulous week!
Lynne Venner & Tracey Cruz
Your Mother/Daughter Team
*Note All statistical information provided from sources deemed to be reliable. The information provided is based on data collected from Whistler Listing Service WLS and MLS.
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