It should be noted that the BC HST is not a 12% real estate tax; it’s a harmonized tax that applies to most goods and services, which just happens to also include new homes.

Here’s some good news. The new BC HST program will give partial rebates for new BC homes that are priced up to $400,000. What that means to homebuyers is that a partial 5% HST rebate on the province portion of the tax will be given, making  any Squamish home priced under $400,000 no more expensive than it was before July 1st. Homebuyers who purchase properties over $400,000 will receive a maximum HST rebate of $20,000 and the purchase price will be subject to the extra 5% tax rate system.

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The spacious studio lofts at Studio SQ have 9 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, glass feature walls, rooftop decks and private bedroom en-suites.

Flat panel kitchen cabinets. Washrooms are accented with spa-inspired vanities with tile bath and shower surrounds, vanity lighting with glass shades, oversized mirrors and polished chrome faucets.

Vehicles are protected with on-site parking and you have the convenience of wireless access to the building. Each unit is pre-wired for cable and internet access.

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The Artisan is a resort-inspired condo development by award-winning Barnett Dembek Architects, painted in an array of rich colours. True to its namesake, two art galleries display the work of local artisans. Covered outdoor viewing decks and balconies allow you to take in the breathtaking views all year round.

Spacious living spaces with 9 ft. ceilings‎, laminate hardwood floors, handset ceramic tiles, high quality stain-resistant berber carpets, cozy fireplaces, walk-in closets and oversize windows make The Artisan an elegant retreat. Shaker style maple cabinetry, granite countertops with pebble or slate backsplashes and Frigidaire appliances create a beautiful and durable cooking environment.

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Season View townhomes have three efficiently designed floors. A double garage and laundry are on the first floor. Some units include a finished bedroom on the ground floor. The second floor is your living/entertainment area with a spacious living room, well-appointed kitchen and dining room. Three bedrooms, a full bath and ensuite provide sleeping quarters on the third floor. The ensuite, off the master bedroom, features a soaker tub and separate shower.

Season View is conveniently situated only minutes away from two shopping areas, a wide selection of restaurants and a 5 screen first run theatre. SeasonView is about 35 minutes drive from Whistler, or 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

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Located atop Garibaldi Highlands, Thunderbird Creek offers majestic views of the Garibaldi and Tantalus mountain ranges and a network of many hiking and mountain biking trails. The tranquil neighbourhood do Garibaldi Highlands is highly-sought after, located only 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 45 minutes from Whistler.

Available in three unique styles: Arts & Crafts, Coastal Mountain and Contemporary Alpine, you’re sure to find a home you find aesthetically pleasing.

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Spectacle at Highland Village is close to shopping, the cinema, restaurants and two golf courses. Only 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 45 minutes from Whistler, Spectacle is perfectly situated for commuting to Vancouver, enjoying Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital and skiing in Whistler.

Spectacle is surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas from every angle. You’re minutes from unparalleled outdoor recreational activities and adventure. Miles of mountain trails in Squamish provide hiking and mountain biking virtually at your doorstep.

Spectacle suites offer spacious living areas, complimented by quality finishes, in either soft spring tones or rich autumn hues. Whirlpool appliances, gourmet kitchens and deluxe bathrooms, Italian ceramic tile flooring, durable loop pile nylon carpets and custom-designed cabinets are a sampling of the exquisite craftsmanship you’ll enjoy in your Spectacle home.

Units range from 608 sq. ft. studios to 1277 sq. ft. 3 bedroom suites.

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Still under construction, these Craftsman style duplexes are built by Rommel Homes in Brackendale. Completion is slated for Spring of 2010. Rommel Homes have established themselves as one of Squamish’s premier builders, delivering a high quality home at an affordable price.

The upper floor offers an open plan living space, with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a den. On the lower floor you’ll find a gas fireplace, Fridgidaire “Classic” stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, maple cabinets and hardwood flooring.

A tandem garage protects your vehicle(s) from the elements and you have your own private back yard. Brackendale is a peaceful setting, with majestic views of the surrounding mountains.

These units offer exceptional value and there are NO STRATA FEES at Honey Lane!

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The Galleries offer three floorplan options:

1) Garden Patio Flats at Galleries include private landscaped patios with clay brick bordering as well as landscaping. The Galleries garden patio flats come in either one or two bedroom layouts and most will also have an addition flex pad for use as a den, theater or home office or even a guest room. All condominium units at the garden patio flats level have stainless steel and granite features.

2) The Gallery Lofts condominiums in Squamish are for professionals, artists, retailers and other business oriented homebuyers and investors. There are two floorplan layouts for the Squamish Gallery Lofts residences that include ground floor commercial/retail of about eight hundred square feet with an upper level residence or a Galleries loft studio with five hundred sq ft connected to a two storey residence. Either way, the Gallery Lofts residences at the Garibaldi Springs Golf Resort come with landscaped patios, large street entrances, French doors (double entry), private stairways and much more.

3) The Galleries Penthouse Suite features resort style living with panoramic views of the glaciers and mountain ranges.

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Arbour Woods features 36 beautifully designed and quality built post and beam style duplex units surrounded by Squamish’s breathtaking scenery.

The exteriors are clad with hardy plank siding and real stone masonry. On the inside you’ll find granite kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances, a high velocity forced air heating/cooling system, 3-sided gas fireplace, hardwood floors, tile and slate flooring and a central vacuum. Interiors are painted in a calming palette of earthy tones.

Imagine waking up to cascading mountain streams, seconds away from Squamish’s endless trail systems.

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• Tree-lined entry boulevard
• Mountain views
• Direct access to 11 acres of preserved greenspace
• Surrounding public piazza

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