Real estate market analyst is calling attention to the plummeting condo and townhouse presales For a while, BC’s condo market future was burning bright. Now, it would seem that the fire has been extinguished. An ABC real estate market analyst is calling attention to the plummeting condo and townhouse presales. The feeling that something was happening was palpable but they…
29 Jun SELLING TENANT OCCUPIED PROPERTY: How to Avoid Landlord – Tenant Conflict
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Here are some options available to you as a landlord; 1. Consider the month – to – month lease Month-to-month leases are fairly common and if your tenant happens to be on one, then it may be the easiest way to have them vacate in order to get to selling the property. Different locations have different rules on notifying tenants…
25 Jun BC Government extends rental supplement and moratorium of rent increases, but other eviction rules will be changing soon!
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People who have already been approved for the TRS don’t need to reapply, unless they’ll be living at a different rental property before August 31st. They will receive an email to confirm if the residential address will be the same through July and August. New applications will be accepted until the end of August and will be effective from the…
25 Jun Vancouver Aquarium to Reopen this Friday after a 3 Month Break!
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Vancouver Aquarium to Reopen this Friday after a 3 Month Break! Yay! The Vancouver Aquarium will reopen its door to the public on Friday, June 26 after being closed for three months due to the COVID – 19 outbreak. The Vancouver Aquarium’s reopening is in full compliance with orders from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and recommendations from…
09 Jun Greater Vancouver home sales down 44% compared to last May, but prices remain steady
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VANCOUVER MARKET REPORT HIGHLIGHTS OF MAY 2020 Greater Vancouver home sales down 44% compared to last May, but prices remain steady VANCOUVER – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported last Tuesday, May home sales were down nearly to 44% in Greater Vancouver compared to May of last year and more than 50%…
31 May Should I rent my property furnished or unfurnished
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Should Rent my property furnished or unfurnished? One of the most common questions we get asked is whether rent a property furnished or unfurnished. Let’s have a look at the advantages and disadvantages of renting your furnished property. Disadvantages of renting a furnished property Higher Vacancy Rate Furnished properties are usually rented as temporary accommodation. Tenancies are usually shorter and…
28 May How to Monetize a Slow or Empty Short-Term Rental during Coronavirus pandemic
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How to Monetize your Airbnb COVID-19 has hit everyone hard. Since the Coronavirus truly took hold of the global travel industry in early March, vacation rental owners and managers have struggled to stay afloat. The unprecedented deluge of cancellations and refund requests came out of the blue and left us speechless. Many rental owners been left to employ their cash…
13 May COVID-19: REAL ESTATE DROP
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Huge drop in real estate sales in Canada As social distancing rules and regulations currently stand, real estate agents will experience a harder time finding buyers and selling homes. Home sales are expected to drop by around 30 – 40 percent for the month of April alone. That is not including the fact that home sales are expected to remain…
11 May CERB: DON’T FORGET TO RE-APPLY!
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You Will Have to Re-Apply to Continue Receiving CERB This Month, Even If You Applied in April Canadians will have to re-apply as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) does not renew automatically! For Canadians who have stopped working and lost their source of living due to Covid-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can provide temporary income relief. And,…
08 May BUYING A HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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Buying a home during the COVID-19 pandemic Trying to buy a house or business location during a pandemic is anything but easy. While people are fending off the worst of the epidemic with social distancing and only going out for essentials, it’s easy to think that buying a home right now is impossible. Lucky for potential homeowners, real estate agents…
06 May SELLING YOUR HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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Selling your house in a pandemic Some may fear that attempting to sell your home during a pandemic is not the right choice, and many sellers are waiting until the virus blows over and life returns to normal. There’s no need to the fear, however, because there are plenty of ways to sell a home electronically. While virtual open houses…
04 May COVID-19: BC HYDRO Financial Relief Opportunity
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BC Hydro Financial Relief With not only our nation but our entire world in the middle of a crisis, many of us have lost our income, and for how long no one knows. This affects everyone, because everyone is at risk of catching COVID-19, becoming unemployed, or incurring huge amounts of debt due to a loved one becoming sick or…
01 May BC TEMPORARY RENTAL SUPPLEMENT (BC-TRS) PROGRAM
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BC-TRS for Low-to-Moderate-Income BC Families Launched on April 9, the BC Temporary Rental Supplement program provides temporary rental supplement to assist eligible low- and moderate-income renters struggling to pay their rent due to Covid-19. Here are the key takeaways of the program: The program is only for 3 months and money is paid directly to the landlords Eligible households with…
29 Apr COVID-19: SUPPORTS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES IN B.C.
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Resources for Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus The Provincial and Federal Governments are providing a wide-range of supports for businesses in British Columbia which are facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. This list of supports is subject to change. Please contact support providers directly for eligibility and application details! 1. Work Sharing Program The government is…
27 Apr COVID 19: SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Overview of Financial Support for Tenants and Individual Landlords The COVID-19, or coronavirus crisis has left many Canadians without a job or with reduced hours and wondering how to pay their rent. The scope and scale of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan includes income support measures to help Canadians pay their rent. This article contains general information…
24 Apr $1000 BC EMERGENCY BENEFIT FOR WORKERS (BCEBW)
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B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers opening on May 1, 2020 Temporary relief is on the way for British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected by COVID-19. The B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers will provide a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents. The initiative was introduced by the provincial government in late March and is part of…
16 Apr THE CANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT (CERB)
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The Canada Emergency Response Benefit With many of us suddenly unemployed and no definite end in sight, the workforce as a whole needs somewhere to turn. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) aims to address the financial needs of the citizens by providing a temporary “income” of $500 per week to each recipient. Both Service Canada and the Canada Revenue…
14 Apr CANADA’S COVID-19 PROJECTIONS
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COVID-19 Measures Expected to Last Until Summer As Canadian’s are already well into their social distancing and preventative measures amid the COVID-19 crisis, the question on everyone’s mind is as to when this will all end. As numbers are spiking every day and Canada’s COVID-19 cases now over 11,000 as of April 3rd, the government officials say, we are far…
10 Apr COVID 19: KEEPING YOU & YOUR TENANTS SAFE
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Keeping You and Your Tenants Safe The government has announced recommendations and restrictions to ensure the safety of both tenants and landlords during the pandemic. Social Distancing in Shared Spaces Restricting Usage of Common Areas – Limiting the use of common areas by tenants or guests. Rent does not have to decrease because of the closures of public spaces like…
08 Apr DON’T PANIC – BUY AND STOCKPILE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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Don’t Panic – Buy and Stockpile Amid the Coronavirus Crisis By now, it should go without saying that stockpiling and panic-buying does no help to anyone. Though feeling panicked and afraid is entirely reasonable throughout a global pandemic is entirely normal, we need to be careful how we react amid these times. Getting wrapped up in the panic and mob…
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