You just got a bill for hundreds of dollars in unpaid utilities. The tenant moved out last month, and now you're stuck with the charge. If you own a rental property in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley, this might sound familiar. In British Columbia, the rules about utilities can be tricky. Some bills follow the tenant, but others stay with the p...
In Canada, most major rental property maintenance tasks are the landlord's responsibility, but pest control seems to occupy a gray area in the minds of both tenants and landlords. Both parties have a role to play in terms of pest management, but confusion can arise about who should do what. The very nature of this maintenance task demands complete c...
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to keep your rental property running smoothly in today's shifting market? In the Tri-Cities many landlords are noticing that rental prices are no longer climbing like they once were. With more listings hitting the market and tenant expectations rising, property owners are starting to ask: how can I keep g...
Thinking about buying a rental property in Metro Vancouver but unsure where to invest? The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that the rental vacancy rate across the Tri-Cities remains well below 1%, making it one of the most competitive regions in B.C. for investors.Explore our top five neighbourhoods in the Tri-Cities to maxi...