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Thinking of buying a $2M home in White Rock BC? You probably already know about the non-negotiable 20% down payment of $400,000 required once you cross the $1.5M threshold in Canada. What most buyers never budget for is the extra $40,000 to $42,000 in liquid cash due the exact day you pick up the keys.

This isn't money you can roll into your mortgage or finance over 25 years. The biggest chunk is the BC Property Transfer Tax, which costs a massive $38,000 on a $2 million property purchase. Layer on legal fees, home inspections, bank appraisals, title insurance, and property tax adjustments, and your required cash stack climbs fast.

There is also massive confusion surrounding the 5% GST rule in British Columbia. While new construction triggers a brutal $100,000 GST bill on a $2M purchase, existing resale homes owe $0 in GST. Understanding these exact numbers before you start shopping is the difference between a smooth close and a deal falling apart at the notary's desk.

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*CHAPTERS*📚 📒 📚

00:00- $2M White Rock Home Closing Costs
01:18- 20% Down Payment Requirement Over $1.5M
02:48- BC Property Transfer Tax Calculated
04:24- GST Rules on White Rock Resale vs New Homes
04:59- White Rock Home Inspection Legal and Title Fees
06:07- Property Tax Adjustments at Closing
08:18- Total Cash Needed to Buy a $2M White Rock Home
10:09- $1.5M vs $2M Homes in South Surrey and White Rock

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