There are many enticing reasons for Americans to retire in Canada, such as:

• Free medical care for citizens and permanent residents
• Low crime rate
• Large number of Age Friendly Cities
• Favourable exchange rate for Americans
• Tax treaty preventing double taxation on income
• English is the main language (along with French)
• Close proximity to home country
• Reliable public transportation
• Similar culture and values
• Similar to most parts of the US, buyers do not pay realtor fees in Canada
• In BC, you can qualify for property tax deferral when you turn 55.

Canada does not currently offer a visa specifically for retirees; however there are several ways to qualify for permanent residency.

If you are interested in learning more about buying real estate in British Columbia and would like to learn how the process and fees may vary from the US, we would be happy to assist you. We provide a number of services to help out of town buyers.