🎙️ Episode 57 — Policy, Profits & Property – What You Need to Know This Week

In this episode, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lee unpack three powerful updates that could reshape your real estate game—whether you’re buying, selling, lending, or just trying to stay informed.

 

🧭 Here’s what’s inside:

 

⏱️ Tariff Dispute Shakes the Market (4:07)

Allister covers the legal back-and-forth on President Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs. Initially blocked, now back in effect, these policies are already hitting businesses—will housing feel the ripple?

 

🏠 Provincial Housing Policy Report Card (14:00)

A new Task Force report gave no province higher than a C+. BC leads, Alberta trails, but across the board, it’s a wake-up call. Permitting delays, affordability gaps, and building bottlenecks—what it means for you.

 

💰 Massive New GST Rebate (18:34)

Geoff drops a bombshell: up to $50,000 back for first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds under $1M. Effective for contracts signed on/after May 27, 2025. Who qualifies? What to watch? Tune in.

 

🎯 Takeaways That Matter (35:48)

Allister and Geoff wrap with a reminder: Don’t just follow headlines—follow the facts. Empower. Advise. Represent.

 

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🎧 Listen now on your favourite platform

 

🎙️ Hosted by:

Allister Carrington

Realtor®, Fraser Valley Real Estate

🌐 www.AllisterCarrington.com

📩 allister@allistercarrington.com

 

Geoff Lee

Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group

🌐 www.GLMmortgage.com

📩 geoff@GLMmortgage.com

 

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