Useful Links
Sell a Property
Getting ready to sell - An overview of the process of selling a property in BC. (RECBC)
NON-Residents - Clearance certificate, (CRA – Form T2062)
Why use a Realtor? - Benefits of using a Realtor to Sell your property
Non-Residents - An overview of the tax implications for Sellers
Fintrac Requirements - Government regulations dealing with Money laundering/Anti-terrorist financing & complying with the Law
H.S.T. Harmonized Sales Tax (July 2010) - Its effect on the cost of selling a property.
Buying a Home
Mortgage rules/guidelines - See the up-to-date lending requirements.
Getting ready to buy - Exploring the prospect of home ownership. (CMHC questionare)
Looking for a Condominium - Condominium Buyers Guide (CMHC booklet)
Property Manager Ratings - See how your strata manager rates
Protecting your interests - Title Security in BC and an overview of our land title system.
Why use a Realtor? – Benefits in using a Realtor to help you Buy a home
Buying a New Home - Cover yourself while buying a NEW HOME - Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) for details of 2-5-10 Year New Home Warranty, licensing of residential builders, building envelope renovators (Leaky Condo) and special reports/publications
2-5-10 Year Home Warranty Insurance - Offers 'Limited protection' on the purchase of a New Home. Buyer beware!
- Tax considerations for investing in Canadian Rental Real Estate. (rented monthly)
- Tax considerations for investing in Canadian Rental Real Estate. (rented nightly)
- Tax considerations for investing in Canadian Rental Real Estate. (never rented)
- Tax considerations for investing in Canadian Rental Real Estate. (producing business income)
Fintrac Requirements – Government regulations dealing with Money laundering/Anti-terrorist financing & complying with the Law
Area amenities/services - Proximity to amenities/services in the area of your home search
School info
H.S.T. Harmonized Sales Tax (July 2010) - Its effect on the cost of buying a new home.
CLOSING COSTS ~ Property transfer tax further info:
Program - Do you qualify for an exemption
News, Sales update & Market Statistics
Assessed value of your property - BC. Assessment's *New 'e-valueBC' lets you compare your property Assessment Online.
Economic review and forecast - CIBC World Markets (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)
Economic review and forecast - RBC Financial Group Economics (Royal Bank of Canada)
News and Statistics - Current News and Sales Stats from BCREA
Economics - Forecasts, Trends and Publications providing an overview of the Real Estate Market
Vancouver City Hall
City of Vancouver – Getting around, Services, Events/things to doOfficial Development Plan – False Creek
Zoning and Development Services – Building Permits, permitted uses etc.
Property Tax - General information
School info
Vancouver Schools – School Board info and resourcesCatchment Areas – Map of your neighborhood schools
School Ratings – Fraser Institute school performance rankings
Burnaby Schools – Burnaby School Board
Vancouver Tourism
Tourism in Vancouver – Things to doVancouver Travel Guide and Tourist info
City of Vancouver – Getting around and things to do
Vancouver Communities – Neighbourhood highlights
Vancouver named "Top City in Americas" – Conde Nast Traveler
Welcome to Vancouver – Video introduction
A stroll through Yaletown
Amenities and things to do – Focus on Yaletown
Area amenities/services - "Walk Score" - Rates your homes proximity to shops, restaurants, nightlife, services/amenities.
Places to stay - Yaletown
General interest
Buying/Selling, Renting, Renovating or simply Maintaining a home? – CMHC’s (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) site provides a great resource. There are even several short “How To” video clips on; renovating, maintaining and home buying that you may find very useful.
Considering renting your property?- Residential Tenancy Agreement (RTB). Form for entering into a residential tenancy agreement.
Heating and Oil storage tanks – What you need to know about underground storage tanks. (Gov of BC)
Home insurance "Know your stuff" - A great (free) home inventory software propgram (IBC)
History of False Creek – Discover Vancouver
Immigrating to Canada – Changes to immigration rules and cap maximum (June 24, 2011) for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Skilled Workers.
Marihuana Grow operations - RCMP's useful information regarding; Public health & safety concerns, common signs of a Grow Operation and Tips for Landlords to help avoid the very costly remediation of a property.
Radiant Heating & Cooling – Here's how this efficient system works
Rain Screen System – Incorporated into the building code in the late 1990's to address the "Leaky Condo" issue. See how it works.
Wikipedia – False Creek History and things to see/do
