In Episode 13 of Decanting Real Estate, Chris Kapches and Doug Gubitz break down the critical policy shifts creating friction in the 2026 GTA housing market and three key topics shaping the industry:

• HST New Construction Rebate Confusion - A joint government announcement promised a 13% HST rebate on new builds, but the lack of formal legislation has caused widespread uncertainty. Chris Kapches and Doug Gubitz discuss how developers are navigating the ambiguity and why it is temporarily stalling current transactions.

• CREA’s Realtor Cooperation Policy - The Canadian Real Estate Association's mandate requires exclusive listings to be moved to the MLS within three days of public marketing. The discussion examines how this policy limits options for sellers seeking privacy and the resulting pushback from the industry.

🍷 Alongside these deep conversations, Chris and Doug feature two wines: Huff Estates 'Catherine' Chardonnay 2022 and Domaine Philippe Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022.

Episode 13 Segments:

(00:00) - Intro & Wine Preview

(05:17) - HST Rebate Confusion

(18:17) - Wine Break & Topic Recap

(20:12) - CREA Cooperation Policy

(37:05) - Final Wine Review

(38:05) - Closing Thoughts

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