Jan 28, 2019 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Buyers, Tips for First-time Buyers
How would you like to own an investment – your home – that increased in value more than three times (342%) in just under 20 years? That’s what would have happened if you had bought a home in Greater Vancouver in the year 2000.The benchmark sales price in... 
Dec 20, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Buyers, Resources for Sellers
Goodwill and holiday cheer can make this season a great time to sell your home. Here’s why: Christmas buyers are serious buyers. Buyers looking during this time are known to be serious. They include soon-to-be residents relocating here from out of town and residents... 
Oct 22, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Buyers, Resources for Sellers
Property in the Lower Mainland continues to attract investors world-wide. So it’s important for buyers to understand Canada’s tax laws. Here is a brief summary of information. Resident or non-resident? Under Canada’s income tax system, whether an individual is a... Aug 29, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Owners
Strata corporations will have new powers to pass bylaws restricting or banning short-term rentals and fine non-compliant owners or residents up to $1,000 a day because of changes to the BC Strata Property Regulation. The goal is to help strata corporations deal with... 
Jul 3, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Owners
If you provide rental housing – from a secondary suite to a laneway home to a duplex, a fourplex or an entire apartment building, the province wants to hear from you. The BC Premier has appointed a Rental Housing Task Force which is consulting with both... 
Jun 27, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Owners
Property tax notices were sent to home owners and businesses in June and are due the first or second business day in July, depending on the municipality. No tax notice? Property owners who didn’t receive a tax notice should contact their municipal finance department... 
