Property Transfer Tax Calculation

The Property Transfer Tax (PTT) is a land registration tax paid by a property buyer or owner when a property title is registered at the Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA).

How Much is the PTT?

The PTT is charged on the fair market value or a property at a rate of:

• 1% on the first $200.000
• 2% on the balance up to an including $2,000,000
• 3% on the balance greater than $2,000,000

If the property is transferred without money changing hands - for example, an inheritance, (known as an arm's length transaction) - the value is determined by an independent appraisal or BC Assessment.

Pre-sales

Buyers of pre-sold strata units will typically pay the PTT on the total consideration paid for the unit, not the fair market value on the date the title is registered. There are PTT exemptions for new homes (see below.)