Metro Vancouver Rental Market Outlook 2025: Vacancy Rates, Rent Trends & What Landlords Should Expect
Posted on Oct 09, 2025 in Landlord Advice
For landlords across Metro Vancouver and the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam), 2025 is shaping up to be a year of adjustment. While demand for rental housing remains strong, rising supply and shifting vacancy rates are beginning to influence pricing strategies and tenant behaviour. This Metro Vancouver rental market outlook br...
How Lease Terms Impact Your Rental Income in Surrey
Posted on Sep 25, 2025 in Landlord Advice
When it comes to leases:
- A twelve-month fixed-term lease is especially common in British Columbia and often converts to month-to-month.
- The lease terms you use can change to reduce the number of vacancies you have.
- Ensure that you time rent increases legally so that you can achieve the most significant profit without challenges.
Tenant Placement Services in Surrey: How to Find Reliable Tenants Fast
Posted on Sep 16, 2025 in Landlord Advice
Are you considering the potential of investment properties for your wealth-building goals? One of the first lessons is portfolio diversification, making Vancouver a prime location for landlords and investors.
Nearly 55% of Vancouver's residents rent their homes, according to recent data from Daily Hive. That's more than half of the city.
Now is the o...
Tenant Reference Check Guide for Port Moody Landlords
Posted on Sep 02, 2025 in Landlord Advice
Have you ever wondered how many landlords actually conduct a tenant reference check to protect their property investment? According to Global Newswire, 78 percent of landlords reach out to references as part of their tenant screening process.
A tenant reference check helps verify a renter's reliability, rental history, and overall suitability before...
A tenant reference check helps verify a renter's reliability, rental history, and overall suitability before...
What Can a Landlord Look at During an Inspection in Port Moody?
Posted on Aug 25, 2025 in Landlord Advice
What can a landlord look at during an inspection? Many landlords in Port Moody wonder what they are entitled to assess without overstepping.
Let's look into the legal boundaries of inspections, the essential items to include on your property inspection checklist, and how proper inspection preparation supports rental property evaluation.
Let's look into the legal boundaries of inspections, the essential items to include on your property inspection checklist, and how proper inspection preparation supports rental property evaluation.
Understanding...
Can a Landlord Change the Locks in Surrey? Rights & Legal Rules Explained
Posted on Jul 04, 2025 in Landlord Advice
What happens if a tenant refuses to leave, but the lease has ended? Can a landlord change the locks without warning? Many Surrey landlords aren't sure what the law allows in these situations.
The truth is, British Columbia has clear rules on when and how locks can be changed. Today we're taking a closer look into landlord responsibilities, tenant pr...
The truth is, British Columbia has clear rules on when and how locks can be changed. Today we're taking a closer look into landlord responsibilities, tenant pr...