Does Alberta Have a Land Transfer Tax? (And What You Pay Instead)
No — Alberta does not have a land transfer tax. Alberta and Saskatchewan are the only two provinces in Canada without one. Instead of a tax calculated as a percentage of your purchase price, Alberta buyers pay Land Titles registration fees — a much smaller, flat-fee-style charge. On a typical $500,0
Townhouse vs Condo in Calgary: Which Should You Buy in 2026?
The short answer: condos are the cheaper way in, townhouses give you more space for a moderate step up. In September 2026, Calgary's benchmark apartment condo sat at $291,400 while the benchmark row/townhouse was $412,400 (CREB). Condos also come with higher monthly fees and a softer market — which
How Much Are Condo Fees in Calgary? A Buyer's Guide to the Real Numbers
If you are shopping for a condo in Calgary, the listing price is only half the story. The other half is the monthly condo fee — and in Calgary, that number typically lands between $0.45 and $0.70 per square foot per month for many buildings. To put that in plain terms: a 900 sq ft unit at $0.55 per
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