Buying A Vancouver Home 101
Vancouver Assessed Value vs. Market Value
BC Government’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Yet Another Tax The speculation and vacancy tax is designed to target foreign and domestic speculators who own residences in BC but don’t pay taxes here. However, caught in the trap are people with empty homes such as estates. It should be noted that this is a second vacancy tax. The tax rate is 0.5% […]
Read MoreDeceased Home Owner & Vancouver Empty Homes Tax
Vancouver Empty Homes Tax – Deceased Home Owner In the event the owner has passed away the City has created a scenario to add to your stress. That being the “Empty Home Tax”. Each year, the owner of a residential property in Vancouver is forced to submit a property status declaration to determine if their […]
Read MoreMaking Vancouver Condos Look Larger
We all know Vancouver is a mecca of apartment and condos. While many are size challenged, a small space doesn’t have to feel small. In fact, you can gain extra square footage by following these clever tips to make your home look and feel larger without moving walls. So whether you’re renting or owning, there’s […]
Read MoreTownhouses For Sale Vancouver
Townhouses For Sale Vancouver In today’s real estate market, more and more people are looking to purchase a townhouse over a regular home. There are many reasons why. First, let’s take a look at the difference between a townhouse and a condo, and then we’ll take a look at some of the top reasons to […]
Read MoreCoach Houses: The New Mortgage Helpers?
Coach Houses Vancouver Having a coach house on your property not only increases the value of your property, but it offers affordable solutions in a very tight housing market. Let’s take a closer look. What is a Coach House? A coach house is a small independent house (normally between 550 and 1,000 square feet) that […]
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