Vancouver Property Tax and Empty Home Tax Reminder
Posted on Jan 27, 2023 in Resources
Attention all City of Vancouver property owners!
Your Advance Tax Levy and Empty Homes Tax Declaration are due February 2, 2023. Do this NOW to avoid being penalized!!
If you do not own property in the City of Vancouver, ignore this message and keep scrolling!
Contact me for more info!
Cari Mai PREC*
604-727-9922
cari@carimai.com
BC Assessment Values 2023
Posted on Jan 20, 2023 in Resources
BC Assessment reports came out in early January.
Just note, the assessed property values released have increased on average across Greater Vancouver and these values simply don't match up with today's property market values as the data collected is from July of the previous year.
Regardless of the type of home you're in, you may find errors in these...
6 Important Changes Coming to the BC Real Estate Market in 2023
Posted on Dec 23, 2022 in Resources
Wishing you a wonderful and safe holiday with your family and friends! Thank you for entrusting me with your real estate needs and your continuous support! Before we head into the new year, here are 6 important changes coming to the BC real estate market in 2023!
1. CANADA'S FEDERAL FOREIGN BUYER BAN
Foreign Buyers will not be able to purchase reside...
Everything you need to know about the Home Buyer Rescission Period
Posted on Dec 22, 2022 in Resources
Starting January 3, 2023, the new Home Buyer Rescission Period ("HBRP"), also known as the 'cooling-off period' will come into effect. Here's what you need to know as this will impact all residential home sales in BC!
Buyers will have the right to withdraw from an accepted purchase contract within three clear business days. The province claims that...
The BC Rental & Age Restriction Bylaw Ban
Posted on Dec 20, 2022 in Resources
As of November 24, 2022, the BC provincial government passed new legislation which immediately overrides any strata bylaws restricting rentals in their building.
This the provincial government's attempt to create more housing availability by allowing thousands more empty condos and townhouses across BC to now be rented out.
However, strata corporatio...
3 Reasons Why the Vancouver Real Estate Market Won't Crash
Posted on Nov 25, 2022 in Resources
To the people who are waiting for a real estate crash to happen in Vancouver, I have some bad news for you...and here are 3 reasons why you won't see it happen:
#1 Immigration
#2 Strong Rental Market
#3 Low Inventory
