5 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT RENTING IN BC
Myths roam about for potential renters everywhere. Local laws may prove to be true, but under the laws of British Columbia, there are specific rules about the eviction process, cost of rent, maintenance, and security deposits. BC has been still facing...
Read MoreBC HOUSING TO DECLINE FOR NEXT COUPLE YEARS
New-housing construction is expected to decline for the next two years according to the report prepared by the research firm Altus Group. The decrease is influenced by the higher interest rates, new tax measures and a slowing economy. According to Van...
Read MoreTHE MISTAKE SMART LANDLORD NEVER MAKES
Many landlords myself included, make one mistake that is not an uncommon one, but you might do not think about it as much as other mistakes. The mistake I'm talking about isn't property inspections, the property insurance, or even screening new tenants, i...
Read MoreEMPTY HOME TAX INFLUENCES RENTAL PRICE IN VANCOUVER
According to Vancouver Sun some of the multi-million dollar homes in Vancouver have been rented for a relatively cheap price as a result of the empty home tax. Read a full article how Speculation, Vacancy, and Empty Home Tax influence a drop in a renta...
Read MoreRENT INCREASE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
A landlord is only able to increase your rent once every 12 months. The amount is the amount that is permitted by the current law or any additional amount that an arbitrator will decide. The landlord has to use the correct forms and they must give you thr...
Read More5 Ways To Keep Good Tenants
The whole point of being a landlord is always to have a constant flow of income from tenants. The problem is that you cannot bring in money this way without having tenant stability. As a landlord, tenant stability is crucial to your bottom line. If you...
Read MoreHow Pet-Friendly Policy Impacts Your Rental Investment
As a landlord, you might see pets in your property as being a bit of a problem. But this really isn't the case as they can actually be a good opportunity for you. Here are some reasons why I think that pet-friendly rental can be the perfect investment opp...
Read MoreHow to Pack Like a Pro for Moving
Packing to move can be a chore, but you can make things easier for you. It’s not a good idea to just randomly pack as this can lead to issues and you may break things once you unpack them at the new residence simply because you don’t know what is in the b...
Read MoreGUIDE TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
I have learned a lot over the years when it comes to property management. Our guide to property management provides you with some great tips to help you better manage your properties. [inf_infusionsoft_inline optin_id=optin_2] Attracting You Tenant...
Read MoreExempt From The Speculation Tax Declaration
The purpose-built rental buildings are excluded from the definition of residential property under the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act, and exempt from the tax. But the owners still need to file a one-time declaration for the exemption. The deadline to fil...
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