A special assessment can land a five-figure bill on your doorstep with little warning. Here is what triggers them in Vancouver strata buildings, how to spot one coming in the depreciation report, and how to negotiate when you are buying into a building with one looming.
Vancouver sits in the Cascadia subduction zone, yet standard home and strata policies exclude earthquake damage. Here's what buyers and owners need to know about earthquake coverage, percentage deductibles, and seismic retrofitting older houses.
Townhouses are the one bright spot in Vancouver's housing market right now. Here's an honest look at the tradeoffs, costs, and best neighbourhoods for townhouse buyers in 2026.
How to spot red flags in a BC strata depreciation report — and what to do about them. A practical guide for condo buyers: CRF funding thresholds, offer-adjustment scenarios, and questions to ask the strata council before removing subjects.
Your strata corporation's insurance leaves dangerous gaps that could cost you six figures. Here's what every Vancouver condo owner needs to know about personal condo insurance, deductible assessments, and the coverage that actually protects you.
A practical guide to reviewing strata documents before purchasing a Vancouver condo. From Form B certificates and depreciation reports to insurance deductibles and meeting minutes — what every buyer needs to check.