Experts Corner

Discover the latest news surrounding the Vancouver rental market.

Furnished Versus Unfurnished – Which Market is Best for Your Rental Property?

As a Rental Property Manager, one of the most common questions I am asked by clients is if they are better off renting their property as a furnished rental or as an unfurnished rental. The answer to this question will vary depending on a variety of factors, including current legislation, motivation, level of urgency, need for stability, budget, financial expectations and location as well as a review of the current rental market.  Each of these factors should be considered as part of your decision-making process to ensure you are entering the market that works best for the goals and needs Read More »

Changes to Requirements for Serving Tenants Notice for Personal Use of Property

New RTA Rules on Serving Tenants Notice for Personal Use of Property If you own a tenanted rental property and are considering selling it or having yourself or an immediate family member move into it, your first step should be to review the rules set out in the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to ensure you understand what you are permitted to do and what your obligations are if serving a Notice to End Tenancy for Personal Occupancy.  The use of a Notice to End Tenancy for Personal Occupancy requires the landlord to adhere to several rules, procedures and obligations set Read More »

EHT, SVT & UHT – The 3 taxes that all rental property owners need to know

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes –  you can’t avoid them, but by taking the time to understand the key components of a tax that may apply to you, it is often possible to significantly minimize its impact on your time, your stress level and your bank balance.    This blog post is meant to bring awareness to 3 different taxes, each that can have a direct effect on the owners of rental property in BC.  The scope of these taxes goes well beyond just owners of rental property, but for the purposes of this blog, it addresses just those that own or are Read More »

Would You Live Here? – The River District

This post is the first of our “Would You Live Here?” series which will be dedicated to highlighting neighbourhoods and communities throughout the Greater Vancouver area that offer potential alternatives to downtown living.   These neighbourhoods are often overlooked in rental searches, and while they will not be for everyone, attention should be paid to them, even if it is just to concretely rule them out as contenders.  The truth is that many of these communities turn out to be an ideal fit for the lifestyles of those that choose to live in them.  Some of them will also offer Read More »