Land transfer tax is one reason the accepted offer isn’t the final cost of buying a home. Moshe Lander puts the extra bill in context and helps you assess what a promise to remove it would actually change.

A buyer moving from Alberta to another province can face a financial surprise before unpacking a box. That difference raises an appealing question: why not copy the cheaper system? Moshe adds the less visible side of the comparison, including what governments provide and how they pay for it.

Nobody enjoys an extra tax at closing. Yet shifting the burden elsewhere can change how people work, what services survive and who pays for them. The uncomfortable part is deciding which tradeoff you would rather live with.

Topics: homebuying costs, land transfer tax, provincial differences, government revenue, land taxation

GUEST: Moshe Lander @‌moshelander

Originally aired on 2026-10-20

Land transfer tax is one reason the accepted offer isn&rsquo;t the final cost of buying a home. Moshe Lander puts the extra bill in context and helps you assess what a promise to remove it would actually change.
A buyer moving from Alberta to another province can face a financial surprise before unpacking a box. That difference raises an appealing question: why not copy the cheaper system? Moshe adds the less visible side of the comparison, including what governments provide and how they pay for it.
Nobody enjoys an extra tax at closing. Yet shifting the burden elsewhere can change how people work, what services survive and who pays for them. The uncomfortable part is deciding which tradeoff you would rather live with.
Topics: homebuying costs, land transfer tax, provincial differences, government revenue, land taxation
GUEST: Moshe Lander @&zwnj;moshelander
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-20

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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