If anyone has ever tried to obtain a permit at the City of Vancouver, they know the process is slow. In an effort to speed up the process, they are implementing a digital system in 2024 called eComply. This innovative system is the first of it's kind in Canada ...

The City of Vancouver, BC Canada requires that Vancouver homeowners submit a yearly declaration to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax. Any properties which are deemed empty or declared empty, will be subject to an empty home tax.

What is the Vancouver Empty Home Tax ...

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, some homeowners may be able to defer their mortgage payments for up to six months. Contact your lender to see if you qualify.

For more details, contact your lender or visit:

• Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation
• Canada.ca

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BC home owners have received their new BC Assessment notices in the mail and have mixed reactions. Many Greater Vancouver owners are concerned about the drop in their assessed values.

But don't fret; BC assessed values are not related to what your home is currently worth in today ...

Vancouver Property Tax Increase

The City of Vancouver plans to increase property taxes by approximately 9 percent. Council says increased revenue will be used for “an overall plan for the city and a big push to reduce climate-change effects”. Council is expected to add 25 police officers and 30 firefighters ...

What is a Laneway House in Vancouver, BC?

In Vancouver, a laneway house is a small detached house in the back yard of a primary residential house. Typically they are built where the garage would normally appear. In Vancouver, they cannot be strata titled and sold separately.  Some lots ...

According to law enforcement experts, a video-based home security system is significantly more effective than a simple alarm system. The reason is obvious. Burglars don’t want their crimes captured on video, which can then be used as evidence in court.

So it’s no wonder that many homeowners have, or are ...

Following are costs for renovating your Vancouver home in case you’re thinking of selling your home, or perhaps you just need to perform some overdue replacements and/or repairs.

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You never want to smell smoke in your home and realize there’s a fire. That’s why it is important to be diligent about fire safety. Experts recommend that homeowners be especially careful with the following common household items:

• Portable heaters. Never leave one in a room unattended. Make sure paper ...