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How to Avoid Disputes with Your Tenant: Insights from the BC Residential Tenancy Branch By Pino Frustaci In my experience as a landlord, and as a former information officer for the BC Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), I was always aware that being a landlord is not an easy job. The…

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If you've got an interest for investing in real estate then it's always best to do your research before going into the market. Looking into investment companies like Capital Square 1031, run sales comparisons, look at the real estate market as a whole, and look into people who have invested…

My dad had a similar experience to my own when it came to learning about real estate. He started helping his dad do things like small maintenance jobs, rolling coins from the laundry, doing renovations, and eventually became a resident manager. (more…)

GST/HST questions surrounding building multi-unit residential complexes are questions that have a large impact on cash flow and costs. For our clients, we use the expertise of Scott Merry, Senior Manager of Indirect Tax, to help them navigate the GST/HST rules. Scott has put together three key areas for builders…

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The move to multi-family investment can be the result of several factors. First and foremost, multi-family allows the investor to move further up the food chain and own more rental units while saving time and being more efficient in the process. With this change there are economies of scale, such…

Real estate analyst Peter Kinch was interviewed this morning on CTV regarding the proposed new vacant home tax. Should Vancouver have a vacant home tax, or not? Find out in the clip below:  (more…)