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14 articles tagged "investment" from Rain City Properties.
With condo prices down 6.8% and vacancy rates rising, is 2026 the right time to buy a Vancouver rental property? I run the actual numbers on purchase costs, cash flow, and cap rates across three property types.
You know you can build a multiplex under R1-1. The real question is whether the numbers work. A developer-focused breakdown of FSR limits, construction costs, rental yields, and lot-value math for Vancouver's R1-1 zone in 2026.
Laneway homes cost $350K-$600K to build in Vancouver and can rent for $2,000-$3,000/month. Here's a full breakdown of the costs, permit timelines, rental math, and how laneways compare to multiplex conversions under R1-1 zoning.
Vancouver is hosting 7 FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place in June and July 2026, with roughly 350,000 visitors expected. Here is what that means for short-term rentals, property values near the stadium, and whether the event creates real investment opportunities — or just noise.
Vancouver prices are down 6-9% year-over-year, inventory is at a decade high, and interest rates have stabilized. Here's what the numbers actually say about investing in 2026.
OSFI's new IPRRE classification changes how banks treat investor mortgages starting in 2026. Here's what the double-counting ban, higher capital requirements, and risk weight changes mean for Vancouver landlords and multiplex investors.
Vancouver's Broadway Plan is reshaping the corridor from Vine to Clark. With the subway extension nearing completion, here's what the density changes mean for homeowners and investors.
Vancouver developers are actively assembling lots along transit corridors and arterials. If your property is on one of these streets, it could be worth 20-40% more as part of an assembly.
Everyone wants to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. After 20 years watching Vancouver's cycles, here's what actually works better than trying to time the market.
A detailed analysis of building energy-efficient multiplexes in Vancouver, including BC Step Code requirements, heat pump costs, solar considerations, available incentives, and how green building affects your development ROI.
BC's home flipping tax significantly impacts multiplex development timelines and builder math. Learn the tax rates, exemptions, and strategies for developers and sellers navigating Vancouver's multiplex boom.
Vancouver homeowners have more options than ever to unlock property value. Compare duplexes, multiplexes, and laneway houses across construction costs, rental income, ROI, and overall value creation under Bill 44.
BC's Bill 44 has transformed Vancouver's investment landscape. Learn how to identify the best lots, calculate returns, and navigate development costs for multiplex projects.
Vancouver's multiplex rezoning has fundamentally altered land economics. We analyze how 'highest and best use' has shifted and what it means for your property's assessment and market value.