Metro Homes Building Group

03/26/2026

🚨Ontario and federal governments remove the harmonized sales tax (HST) on new homes under $1 million, and reduce the HST on new homes under $1.85 million across the province

Today, Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario Minister of Finance, the Hon. Rob Flack, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, accompanied by Carolyn Parrish, Mayor of Mississauga, announced the removal of the harmonized sales tax on new homes under $1 million and a reduction of the HST for new homes between $1 million and $1.85 million, for all new home buyers, for the next year.

This announcement is a direct reflection and result of BILD and OHBA’s comprehensive and consistent advocacy efforts over the last several months.

Copies of the Ontario/federal government news releases can be accessed here:

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007212/ontario-expanding-hst-rebate-to-lower-the-cost-of-new-homes-in-partnership-with-the-federal-government

This measure will take effect on April 1, 2026, and will run until March 31, 2027.

A full 13 per cent sales tax reduction will apply to new homes with a purchase price under $1 million for all buyers of new homes, and where the home is to be used as their principal residence. The change will provide a flat $130,000 sales tax reduction for new homes between $1 million and $1.5 million, and for amounts between $1.5 million and $1.85 million, a declining tax reduction from $130,000 to the existing $24,000 provincial rebate amount. New homes in excess of $1.85 million will continue to receive the $24,000 provincial rebate.

Only purchases of new homes made on or after April 1, 2026 are eligible for the sales tax reduction/exemption. Per Ontario government officials, the rebate/tax reduction can be signed back to the vendor on the agreement of purchase and sale (APS). The current sales tax rules will continue to apply for existing signed agreements of purchase and sale.

As currently defined within the regulations, substantially renovated new homes are treated as new housing for tax purposes and are included in this new policy measure.

02/04/2026

In late January, the NHBA was at the table as a delegate during the Finance Committee meetings 🪑🤝

Our CEO, Chuck McShane addressed two high priority items including support for the South Niagara Wastewater Treatment Solution, highlighting that the Governments of Ontario and Canada should each provide one-third funding for the South Niagara Wastewater Treatment Solution (SNWTS)—a critical piece of growth-related infrastructure 💦

Provincial projections estimate that by 2051, Niagara will be home to 689,000 residents and 272,000 jobs. The existing wastewater infrastructure in South Niagara does not have the capacity to support this level of population and economic growth 📈

Second on the docket: PST Relief on All New Home Sales in Ontario 🏠

The NHBA and OHBA called on the Ontario government to provide immediate PST relief on all new home sales and substantial renovations, and to make this relief retroactive to May 27, 2025

Removing the PST on all new home sales would:

🔨Stimulate the construction of 53,000 new homes
💰Generate $42.4 billion in economic activity
👷🏻Add $10.6 billion in wages
💪🏻Contribute $20.7 billion to Ontario’s GDP

Most importantly, it would reduce the price of a new home by an average of $60,000 for buyers across the province ⬇️🏡

The NHBA is here for the tough conversations and will continue to advocate for the changes our industry so desperately needs…because ALL Ontarians deserve a reasonably affordable place to call home! 🗣️

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Metro Homes Building Group 🎄✨

Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season filled with peace, good health, and happiness 🙏🤍

May this time of year bring moments of gratitude, meaningful time with loved ones, and renewed inspiration as we look ahead to the new year ✨

Thank you for your continued trust and support. We are truly grateful to be part of the communities we build and serve 🏡🤝

11/13/2025

Lot 72 and Radon Procedures
On site today with our Sub Contractors Cotton, a very professional company, as we take the next step in completing the radon system installation. This is the first home we’ve done with this unique process, and I wanted to show a quick look at the work being done and the next steps ahead.

Metro Homes Building Group continues to focus on quality, detail, and innovation in every project.

10/10/2025

All of us at Metro Homes Building Group are truly saddened to hear about the passing of a great man named Mike Colaneri. As a young boy, I remember Mike very fondly as the founder and builder of Pinewood Homes. My father was one of the main bricklayers, and of course, being Italian, what do Italians do if their eight-year-old child is at home in the summer? Of course, they take him to the job site. While I was helping my father on the job site, Mike would always pull up to check on one of his homes and ask if I wanted something to eat. Sure enough, he would go back to the store and return with a bag of chips and a pop. That’s the kind of compassionate man he was.

Since then I started my own version of Metro Homes Building Group, which my dad created and still continues to hold the name to this day, I’ve continued to use Cotton Inc for all my foundations since I started this company 14 years ago. They’ve always given me amazing service, and that’s all based on what Mike Colaneri taught all his employees, to treat people with respect and deliver impeccable service.

We truly lost a great man in this community. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mike Jr, Tara, the Pinewood Homes and Cotton Inc family, and all his close immediate family also. May God bless you Sir. 😢🙏

07/25/2025

It’s Closing Day for Lot 56 Sherrilee!!!
This build was truly something special. At Metro Homes Building Group, we put our heart into every detail. We don’t just build houses, we build homes that reflect the care, time, and dedication we pour into each one. Every home becomes part of us, and we’re proud to see it come to life.

It was a real pleasure meeting the amazing couple, a young family from Niagara Falls, who now get to call this beautiful space their own. Knowing that this home will be filled with joy, laughter, and memories means the world to us.

Thank you for trusting Metro Homes Building Group. We’re honoured to hand the keys over to you soon(in my hands now lol) and welcome you into the Metro Homes family.

07/18/2025

Lot 56 Sherrilee – Closing Day Approaching

Closing day is right around the corner for Lot 56 Sherrilee. At Metro Homes Building Group, we take pride not just in the elegance, craftsmanship, and attention to detail in every build, but in the entire homeowner experience.

That’s why the builder is hands on every step of the way, even meticulously cutting the grass today, before the homeowner takes possession next week, and also as we gear up for the upcoming PDI inspection. It's the small touches that reflect our commitment to quality.

We’d also like to thank Adam Krawec, ReMax Realtor Adam Krawec for his continued diligence and hustle in this unique housing market. His creative thinking, persistence, and ability to adapt to changing conditions were key in getting this one sold.

Congratulations to Adam, not more than 20 energy drinks were consumed by him during this process.

12/20/2024

Astounding Aruba: Project Update

The foundation concrete walls are now complete, and the impressive footprint of this home is becoming clear. Its sheer size and scale are overwhelming, emphasizing the grandeur of this design. All this progress comes just in time for the Christmas holidays, marking a significant milestone as the year comes to a close.

12/11/2024

Ready To Pour Footings!!!

11/05/2024