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Buy new in Erin with confidence
Straight answers on rebates, deposits, assignments, rentals and moving to Erin, fact-checked against the CRA, Ontario, Tarion and Town sources.

Ontario’s $130,000 HST relief on new homes: what Erin buyers and investors need to know
Ontario’s temporary relief removes up to $130,000 of HST on new homes for every buyer, investors included, on deals signed by March 31, 2027. How it works in Erin.

Pre-construction deposits on Ontario freehold homes: structures, Tarion protection and planning
How deposits work on new freehold homes in Ontario, how much Tarion protects, and how to plan cash flow from signing to closing on an Erin pre-construction home.

Assignment sales and Canada’s anti-flipping rule: an Erin investor’s guide
Selling a pre-construction Erin home before closing? How assignments work, builder consent and fees, the 365-day anti-flipping rule, and HST on assignment profits.

Buying pre-construction in Erin: a 12-step checklist
From registering for VIP access to closing day: a practical 12-step checklist for buying a pre-construction freehold home in Erin or Hillsburgh, Ontario.

Renting out a new home in Erin: rents, secondary suites and the numbers
What new homes rent for in Erin, Ontario, how the three-units-per-lot rule applies once Erin is serviced, and how to estimate cash flow on a pre-construction rental.

Moving from Brampton to Erin: price, commute and lifestyle compared
Thinking of moving from Brampton to Erin? Compare new-home prices, commute times, schools, insurance and lifestyle, and see what you gain and give up.

Free: The 2026 Erin Investor Report
Fifteen pages on Erin’s growth: all six communities with unit counts and status, Erin vs GTA price comparisons, the wastewater timeline, buyer incentives and growth scenarios. Instant PDF download.