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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more