Quick answer
An assignment transfers your rights under the agreement of purchase and sale to another buyer before closing — you sell the contract, not the house. Most builders require written consent and charge a fee, and profits may be taxed as business income with HST applying.
The mechanics
An assignment transfers your rights and obligations under the agreement of purchase and sale to another buyer before the home closes. You are selling the contract, not the house.
Builder consent
Almost every builder agreement requires written consent and charges an assignment fee. Some prohibit assignment entirely until a construction milestone. Read the clause before you plan around it.
Tax
Assignment profits may be treated as business income rather than capital gains, and HST can apply to the assignment amount. Get accounting advice before listing.
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