Reading Strata Minutes and Form B Hi everyone, thanks again for tuning in. In this blog we are going to talk about strata documents and form B. This means condos, town home developments, really anything over four units, we are going to call a strata. When you are looking to buy a home you do…
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Are you aware that there is a new tax called Speculation Tax? This is different than empty homes tax, and requires you to apply in order to be exempt. If you do not, you will be automatically charged 0.5% for Residences and 2% for non-Residences. There are a number of qualifications that you must meet…
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It seems, yet again, that hardwood flooring is one of the most sought after 'must haves'. What about laminate flooring? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between hardwood and laminate? Do you think that one is much more expensive than the other, or that one looks cheap? Is there a best option? If…
Read MoreThere has been speculation for quite some time now about where exactly the entrance is for the Arbutus Station. The western terminus station, Arbutus Station, of the underground extension of SkyTrain’s Millennium Line will be Broadway & Arbutus Street. The open plaza space adjacent to Arbutus Greenway and BC Liquor Store was originally intended to be reserved…
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Are Liberals really looking to make home-buying more affordable for millennials? Home prices have soared over the past decade. This has proved to be a difficult time for fist time home buyers. How does this provide an opportunity for the younger generation to enter into the housing market? Quick answer, it doesn't. Is there a…
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Do You Know the Major Differences Between Common Property & Limited Common Property? Thankfully, we do and are here to help and inform you in every area of Real Estate. When purchasing a condo or an apartment you are purchasing an interest in land and becoming a tenant in common. Common property is owned collectively…
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If you’ve tuned into the news today, you’ve probably heard that there are new mortgage rules coming into effect on January 1st. 2019. Please note that even though you may have a preapproval, you will be subject to the new regulations if you have an accepted offer after January 1, 2019. Over the next week you’ll…
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Welcome to Fairview Fairview is the area just over the Granville bridge spanning from Burrard Street to Cambie Street between False Creek and 16th Ave and offering breathtaking city and mountain views. The Fairview are was originally a primeval rain forest until the opening of the Moodyville and Hastings Mills on Burrard Inlet…
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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver sent out their October Market report this week and it can be said that things are looking a little grim. Home sale activity remains below long term averages with home listings at a four year high. Home sales are down 34.9% from October 2017. They are…
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Speculation Tax There has been a lot of back and forth on the new Speculation tax in BC. Aiming to combat high vacancy rates and wealth migration, the tax is one of many steps the government is taking to address Vancouver’s housing crisis. The tax is designed for homeowners who do not live in their…
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