Tiny Puppy Sleepover Party
  
Next month we get to host our pup niece, Penny, for 2 weeks while her family is away on holidays. The only thing better than 2 little dogs in sweaters is 3 little dogs in sweaters!
Samson, Lila and Penny all agree that custom meals should be served on time, snackies should be offered hourly, and that walkies, both in the yard and around the neighbourhood, should be available upon demand. We will try not to disappoint.
Should you need to speak to us on the phone during this time, we request that you ignore the barking in the background. These tiny dogs take their protection duties very seriously and they cannot be deterred until the perceived threat, i.e. anything that moves outside, has passed. Wish us luck!
Samson Says, "Not on My Watch, Bird Face!"
January has been absolutely beautiful out here on the Chilliwack River! There has been much bald eagle activity for last several weeks, as they rest in the treetops, bask in the sunshine, and feed on the shores of the river.
They may be an apex predator, but Samson will not stand for them coming too close to his yard. The other morning, as a massive eagle was gliding down to the bank, Samson caught wind of it, chased it along the fence and scared it off with his ferocious barking. He is thirteen pounds of pure fury! Pretty brave for a little man who looks like a teddy bear and needs a sweater to keep warm from October to June.
Alas, even the most ferocious of pups, in the thickest of sweaters, must come in from the cold at some point, and we were able to capture this pic of the magnificent bird just outside the fence.
BC Home Flipping Tax
The BC Home Flipping Tax, introduced under the Residential Property (Short-Term Holding) Profit Tax Act, came into effect on January 1, 2025. This tax applies to profits made from the sale of properties owned for less than 730 days and is designed to discourage speculative property sales, supporting long-term housing stability in British Columbia.
This tax is distinct from federal property flipping rules and is administered independently of income tax regulations.
Who is Subject to the Tax?
Any individual, corporation, partnership, or trust that sells a property in British Columbia within 730 days of purchase may be subject to this tax. This applies to:
• Residential properties (e.g., single-family homes, condos).
• Presale contracts (e.g., pre-build condos).
• Zoned residential properties.
The tax applies regardless of whether the seller is a resident of B.C. or resides elsewhere in the world.
Examples:
If you purchased a property on May 1, 2023 and sold it on January 31, 2025 (642 days of ownership), the profit is taxable.
If the same property is sold on or after June 1, 2025 (762 days of ownership), the tax no longer applies.
Click here to continue reading about Key Highlights of the tax....
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