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 … Read more
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 … Read more
COVID-19 Update: BC Residents Can Receive a Three-Month Credit on Hydro Bill With the growing crisis around COVID-19, the government is scrambling to find ways to ease the strain on businesses and people across the province. In the newest statement from Premier John Horgan and Minister Bruce Ralston, it was announced that B.C. Hydro and … Read more
Updates for Owners and Tenants:Rent Freezes, Evictions and End of Tenancy With the State of Emergency declared by the provincial government, and businesses all over the country being forced to close doors amid the coronavirus outbreak, renters and tenants alike have questions on what this means for them. The provincial government has released a few … Read more
Financial Support for Tenants and Owners during COVID-19 With the whole province under a State of Emergency, and the government mandating the closure of non-essential businesses, finances are tight for countless Canadians. Thus, the provincial and the federal government have begun to find ways to support those who need it the most so we can … Read more
What Landlords Need to Know During COVID-19 pandemic The global market has frozen. Trade has halted as countries close their borders and are taking drastic measures to manage and combat the disease amongst their population. The economic effect has been immense with global supply chains ceased, businesses shuttered as customers are homebound, and repercussive squeezes … Read more
The guide on renting out your property during the COVID 19 crisis Our world has literally changed overnight. Amid the COVID 19 health crisis, all of us need to do our part and practice social distancing in order to keep safe and contain the virus. If you are a landlord looking to rent out your … Read more
Real estate investing is one of the most profitable asset classes you can invest in. One of the best ways to profit from it is by renting it out. But not all investors are making a good income from it. In this article, we’ll show you how to increase your rental property profits. How Much … Read more
A lot of aspiring investors are wondering, “Is rental property a good investment?” Like any investment vehicle, investing in real estate has risks. Especially if you don’t know what to look for in a property. Rental properties remain to be one of the best asset classes you can invest in. It’s an investment vehicle that … Read more
The regulations surrounding what rules a landlord can enforce regarding pets in their rental unit fall under provincial jurisdiction. As such, there are a variety of laws nationwide that govern precisely what recourse an owner has when it comes to enforcing a pet policy. In British Columbia, Section 18 of the Residential Tenancy Act, allows … Read more
Being a landlord is not a very easy job. This can be proven by a lot of landlords who manage a lot of properties. You might see on televisions and magazines that being a landlord is an easy life but this is not always the case. You have to dedicate every hour of the day … Read more
When seeking a new residence to rent, if you have a dog, there are things you have to consider. Having any pet brings in a set of different rules and regulations for owners in how to raise them in a certain place that helps the individuals and the pets. All the pet-friendly settings should answer … Read more