City of Peterborough 2011 Final Tax Rates
Tax rates multiplied by current value assessment equals tax on assessment.
Property Class/Subclass (C1)
Municipal Tax Rate (C2)
Education Tax Rate (C3)
Total Tax Rate (C4)
Residential RTEP, RTES, RTFP, RTFS, NTEP, NTES
1.1717390%
0.2210000%
1.4027390%
Multi-Residential MTFP, MTFS, ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on July 22, 2011
Be prepared. These are some of the basic questions you or your clients may be asked in their application for insurance:
How old is the home? (years old or built in)
What is the construction type of the home? (Brick veneer, cinder block, wood frame, etc.)
What type of roof does it have? (Shingle, steel, shake, etc.)
How old is the roof?
What is the estimated replacement value of the home?
Is ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on July 13, 2011
Employment rose for the third consecutive month, up 28,000 in June. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 7.4% as the number of people participating in the labour market increased. Over the past 12 months, employment has grown by 238,000 (+1.4%).
Employment was up in transportation and warehousing in June, while it fell in professional, scientific and technical ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on July 9, 2011
LINDSAY, ONTARIO, June 28, 2011 — The official opening of 51 new affordable rental housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities was held today in Lindsay. The project received more than $6.2 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. In addition, the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton received more than $2.5 million over the last ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 29, 2011
Statistics Canada says inflation has hit its highest point in eight years, as soaring gasoline prices have left consumers reaching deep into their pockets to cover their transportation costs.
For the 12-month period ending in May, consumer prices were up 3.7 per cent.
StatsCan says this bump in inflation is due mostly to rising gasoline prices, but Canadians are also paying more for food and shelter. ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 29, 2011
Enjoy keeping up with the latest trends in kitchen and bath design? Here are the most popular new designs from the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
Concealed kitchens - Concealing appliances enhances the kitchen’s ability to be a primary living and entertainment venue. Clean lines and sleek colors create a unique identity without overpowering nearby rooms.
Beverage stations - ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 15, 2011
In no rush to hike interest rates
The Bank of Canada held its trend-setting Bank Rate at 1.25 per cent on May 31, 2011. This marks the sixth consecutive policy rate announcement for which interest rates have been kept on hold.
The Bank now sees headline inflation as staying above 3 per cent in the short term. It nonetheless maintained its inflation outlook included in its April Montary ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 4, 2011
Inflation numbers from April released, annual rate unchanged
Canada's annual inflation rate remained unchanged in April, at the elevated level of 3.3 per cent. It was the second straight month consumer prices were above the 2 per cent target The Bank of Canada strives to maintain. Statistics Canada says, it was energy - particularly prices at the gas pumps - that has been driving inflation.
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Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 21, 2011
Peterborough's unemployment rate currently stands at 9.7 per cent, a slight increase from February.
Statistics Canada released job numberslast week for the month of March. The rate in Peterborough is two percent higher that the national average, while about 1.5 per cent higher than the Ontario average.
At this time last year, Peterborough's unemployment rate was 10.8 per cent.
It’s ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 16, 2011
The Government of Canada announced adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages. These changes are an effort to address concerns about the increasing levels of Canadian household debt. They are designed to ensure that homebuyers don’t risk their financial security by buying more than they can afford.
So what do these adjustments mean to the average homeowner?
Here’s ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on March 17, 2011