Did you know?

Fore! There is a full sized putting course at Thunderbird Show Park! Play this unique course with only your putter amongst the wildflowers.


Cheers! There are 6 Wineries and one brewery here in Langley! All offer tours and tastings so choose a designated driver and make a day of it!

Know of some other fun and unique sites or events in Langley, please share it with me.

Have fun.

Rob

What to know about the HST

Ahhh taxes. Don't you just love them. As you may or may not know, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), combining the 7% provincial sales tax (PST) and 5% federal goods and services tax (GST), is coming into effect on July 1, 2010.

Here's a general overview of some of the effects the HST will have on your Real Estate transactions post July 1.

REALTOR SERVICES:
Real estate services (my commission) will be subject to the HST. Currently, real estate services are only subject to GST.

RESALE HOMES:
Similar to the GST, the HST will only apply to the sale of new or substantially renovated homes. Substantially renovated homes are homes with additions or major renovations completed on at least 90% of the property.

NEW HOMES:
In general, buyers of new homes priced at up to $525,000 will be eligible for a new rebate of 71.43% on the provincial portion (7% of the HST's 12%) of the HST paid. Purchasers of new homes priced at $4525,000 or above will be eligible for a flat rebate of $26,250. These rebates are in addition to the new housing rebates already available under the GST, however unlike the GST rebates, the new provincial HST rebate will not be eliminated for higher priced homes.

I hope that helps clarify some of the implications of the HST for you (clear as mud). If you have any questions, feel free to call or email me.

Upcoming Langley Events

My wife Lauren and I try to have family day on Sundays. We call it "Sunday Fun Day". Here are some upcoming events that you may see us at:

Pioneer Collection
(Opens April 1)

The largest pioneer collection depicting life in early BC will be opening again for the season on April 1, 2010. In two large buildings view thousands of articles your grandparents or great grandparents used in their everyday life. This collection is housed in the BC Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum at 9131 King Street, Fort Langley. Open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm. admission - adults $6.


Easter Weekend at Aldor Acres
(April 2 - April 5)
Come and visit the farm and new spring baby animals including goats, lambs, bunnies, and more! Open Easter weekend, April 2 - 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $6.00 per person or $27.00 per family. Hayride around the farm is included to learn what is happening on the farm at this time of year. Aldor Acres 24990 - 84th. Ave., Langley BC



Township 7 Vineyards Easter Egg Hunt & Wine Tasting Event
(April 4)

Lauren told me about this one a few days ago...funny, she failed to mention the wine tasting and only mentioned the Easter Egg hunt. Sneaky.

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Proudly Presents our 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Wine Tasting Event! PLUS! 15% off Cases: End of Vintage Sale... Full or Mixed Cases for the month of April SUNDAY April 4th - from 12pm- 4pm Rain or Shine (Bring your gumboots) $2.00 per child All proceeds donated to the Small Animal Rescue Society Face Painting & goodies for the kids. Meet Palmer,the famous bunny from Dr. Doolittle and Men in Trees.

Who is this Robert McLean guy anyway?

Langley News You Can Use is a product of Robert McLean. My wife Lauren and I both live and work in Langley, I as a Realtor and Lauren as a school teacher. We love living in Langley and sharing our experiences with our friends and neighbours.

If you are ever in need of Real Estate services in or around Langley, It would be my pleasure and honour to assist you.

To learn more about Langley events, attractions and Real Estate, please visit my website at www.Robert McLean.ca or call me.

Take care.

Rob

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