#Real Estate British Columbia

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I’m calling this the “Shamu” house in Sooke, British Columbia. It’s a unique 3 bd., 4 ba. home listed for $1.6M.

I really like the killer whales.

There’s even a whale on the foyer floor. 

It has a large living room that has a glass wall leading to a deck. Notice the rounded ceiling. 

There is a double-sided curved wall with shelving that separates the living room from the kitchen/dining room. It’s a very light and airy home.

Do you love the red kitchen cabinetry?

Behind the kitchen is a laundry area plus a pantry.

This hallway leads to the bds. which all have sliding barn doors.

Each bd. also has bath. This one has a colorful red one.

The main bd. has a much larger bath that also includes an open clothing closet.

In the basement is a family room.

The deck on the 2nd level overlooks the yard.

According to the realty, there are multi-million dollar homes in the neighborhood. But, I can’t help thinking that the Shamu house isn’t really worth $1.6M. It doesn’t say how much land there is, all it says is that the backyard is on a 3500 acre park with trails. 

https://www.rew.ca/properties/4631881/7405-thornton-heights-sooke-bc?

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British Columbia is expanding the tax it created to clamp down on real estate speculation and ensure homes in rental-strapped communities don’t sit empty.

A statement from the Ministry of Finance says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax now includes the municipalities of North Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Lions Bay and Squamish.

Starting early next year, homeowners in those areas will join owners in 40 other B.C. cities, districts and towns who are required to declare how their property was used in 2023.

The statement says 99 per cent of people who live in B.C., can expect to be exempt for the 2023 tax year, but homeowners in the new municipalities, along with those already covered by the tax, must make formal declarations in the new year.

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597 |  Langley, BC

CAD$9,998,000   •     6 bd  •   5.5 ba   •   8,781 sq. ft

Built in 2021

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Key to Peaceful Tenancies: Understanding Tenant Screening & Procurement

In the realm of property management, success hinges not only on property upkeep and revenue generation but also on the caliber of tenants occupying the premises. Tenant screening and procurement, therefore, emerge as pivotal processes in ensuring smooth and prosperous tenancies. Let’s delve into the significance of these practices and why they are essential for property owners and managers alike.

Understanding Tenant Screening and Procurement

Tenant screening involves a thorough evaluation of prospective tenants to assess their suitability for occupancy. This process typically includes scrutinizing factors such as credit history, rental history, income verification, and criminal background checks. On the other hand, tenant procurement encompasses the strategies and techniques employed to attract and secure desirable tenants for a property.

Importance of Tenant Screening

Risk Mitigation: Tenant screening serves as a proactive measure to mitigate risks associated with unreliable or problematic tenants. By evaluating applicants’ financial stability and rental history, property owners can identify potential red flags and avoid leasing to individuals with a history of late payments, evictions, or property damage.

Protecting Property Assets: Property owners invest significant resources in acquiring and maintaining their properties. Tenant screening helps safeguard these assets by ensuring that tenants are capable of fulfilling their financial obligations and maintaining the premises in good condition.

Preserving Community Harmony: Harmonious relationships among tenants are crucial for fostering a positive living environment within multi-unit properties. Through thorough screening, property managers can select tenants who are compatible with the existing community, reducing the likelihood of conflicts and disturbances.

Legal Compliance: Adhering to fair housing laws and regulations is imperative for property owners and managers. Proper tenant screening ensures compliance with anti-discrimination laws by applying consistent criteria to all applicants and avoiding discriminatory practices based on factors such as race, religion, or familial status.

Importance of Tenant Procurement

Optimizing Occupancy Rates: Effective tenant procurement strategies help minimize vacancy periods by attracting suitable tenants in a timely manner. Employing targeted marketing efforts and showcasing property features can enhance visibility and appeal, thereby accelerating the leasing process.

Enhancing Property Reputation: A well-executed tenant procurement strategy can elevate the reputation of a property among prospective tenants and the local community. Positive word-of-mouth endorsements and online reviews from satisfied tenants contribute to the property’s desirability and marketability.

Maximizing Rental Income: Securing high-quality tenants through strategic procurement efforts can result in higher rental rates and increased rental income. Properties that offer desirable amenities and are marketed effectively are more likely to command premium rents, thereby optimizing revenue potential for property owners.

Minimizing Turnover: Tenant procurement strategies that focus on attracting long-term, responsible tenants contribute to reduced turnover rates. Stable tenancies translate to lower vacancy-related expenses and turnover costs, such as cleaning, repairs, and advertising for new tenants.

Conclusion

Tenant screening and procurement are integral components of successful property management, offering numerous benefits for property owners, managers, and tenants alike. By implementing thorough screening processes and strategic procurement strategies, property stakeholders can minimize risks, optimize occupancy rates, and cultivate positive rental experiences for all parties involved. Embracing these practices demonstrates a commitment to fostering thriving communities and safeguarding property assets in the ever-evolving landscape of real estate management.

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"INDIAN LANDS NEEDED FOR FEDERAL HARBOR SCHEME," Vancouver Daily World. April 9, 1913. Page 1. ---- Ottawa Authorities Favorably Considering Big Wharfage Plans for Kitsilano Indian Reserve. ---- DESIGNED AS PART OF GREAT HARBOR SCHEME ----- Attorney-General Hints That Province May Sell to the Highest Bidder. ---- An extensive dockage scheme, designed as part of the elaborate Greater Vancouver harbor scheme, scheme, and intend ed to meet the demands of the anticipated Panama canal trade in the way of independent wharfage accommodation, is being planned for the Kitsilano reserve, according to a special message to The World today from Mr. H. H. Stevens, member for from Vancouver in the federal house.

With the provincial government making first claim to the reserva through its purchase of the rights of the Indians there for $200,000 by deal which was completed yesterday. Attorney-General Howser planning to subdivide the eighty-acre tract and sell it to the highest bidder, at least one prominent American railway negotiating for the tract for terminal purроses, the militia department seeking to get a slice of the tract for big drill hall, and on top of all this the Dominion government planning to use this much-coveted tract for a big wharfage scheme, this advantageously located but much neglected home of the Kitsliano tribe, promises to be very much in the public eye for some federal of time.

Transfer Unsanctioned Yet. One fact, however, stands out clear and prominent in the much-involved transactions in connection with the reserve, according to a telegram from Mr. H. H. Stevens. The provincial government, through Attorney-General Bowser and Mr. H.O. Alexander, B.М., conducted the negotiations with the Indians, has not yet obtained any mention from the Dominion government for the transfer of the reserve. Although the negotiations have been in progress for practically a year. The Indian department of department of the Dominion government, as the official guardians of the Indian, have the final say in all matters pertaining to the sale or transfer of any property held for the natives. The provincial Indian agent has as yet not been consulted in connection with the transfer of the reserve to the provincial government and has made no recommendations in the matter.

It is pointed out by those in touch with the necessary procedure in such cases that the payment of $30,000 to 23 Indians yesterday, who as heads of families each received $11,250, does give the provincial government a title to the reserve. By that deal the government simply purchases the rights of the Indians to the tract that was once given them their home, but which the city has now grown around and made so valuable that it was only a question of time until the tract that is conceded to be worth over million dollars would have to be used for commercial purposes. Instead of allowing it to remain an idle eyesore in the midst of industrial growth and activity.

Announced at Ward Meeting. Official announcement of the completion of the purchase of the Indians rights to the Kitsilano reserve by the provincial government was made last evening by Hon. W. J. Bowser at a largely attended meeting of the Ward IV Conservative Association, held in Astley's Hall. In announcing the completion of the deal Hon. Mr. Howser claimed it was one of the most profitable real estate transactions In the history of the province. These eighty acres of land and valuable waterfront facilities, situated almost in the heart of the growing city of Vancouver, had been secured by the government for a sum slightly under $300,000, while at the same time the Indians that had occupied the reserve had been made comfortably independent for life, and would be better off on the Squamish reserve, Howe Sound, away from the temptations of a city.

The attorney-general pointed out that the tract had always been an eye sore to the residents of that portion of the city, and claimed it had been used too often by various Liberal candidates for federal honors, who had always promised it would be given to the city by the Dominion government. The provincial government had made no promises about the reserve, either before the election or since, but began negotiations for the purchase of the Indians rights over a year ago. He paid a tribute to Mr. H. O. Alexander for the successful manner in which he had brought the negotiations to a conclusion, although blocked several times by other, interested parties, who sought the reserve for other purposes.

There was absolutely no suspicion of graft connected with this deal - no baying from a supporter at a higher price, as the original holders were dealt with direct. Hon. Mr. Howser predicted that part of the city occupied by the reserve would all be densely settled in time and occupied by important industries.

"As for the future of the Hon. Mr. Bowser continued, "that is a matter which has not been discussed yet. We saw a good opportunity to get the land, and we acted as quickly as we could. The people of the province will profit handsomely by the bargain. If we sell it to the railways or others who want it we will make a net profit of at least a million dollars."

The attorney-general went on to say that if the Kitsilano reserve was found absolutely necessary in the extensive federal harbor scheme, the provincial government would find the provincial executive quite reasonable if the federal authorities required the land in connection with the dredging and improvements of False Creek. Personally he thought these plans for the improvements of False Creek would prove very costly, and concluded with a vague hint that possibly the Kitsliano reserve might be exploited as townsite lots and developed with streets and waterfront industrial sites.

[The end of the Kitsilano Indian Reserve or Sen̓áḵw, the main Squamish community in what is now Kitsilano. Illegally purchased with federal government approval, but done under the 1911 Indian Act and its goal of 'unsettling reserves' - forcing relocations and land surrenders - of reservation communities considered by white settlers to be impediments to progress. In this case, a pretty Vancouver element is added with the condemnation of the reserve as an 'eyesore' that could be removed and replaced by factories or townsites, which is what happened.]

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Almost done with the first semester of class at UBC, one more lesson in Real Estate Law, 4 more in Micro Economics, then a nice break until Summer Semester 😭

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I posted this 1983 compound in British Columbia, Canada ages ago, and it's back on the market, b/c it didn't sell. So far, this time it's been on the market for over 200 days. The main house has 2bds, 3ba, $3.250M. The unusual thing about it, is that it comes with a 1/16 scale likeness of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Plus, it also has a guest house.

The entrance to the main house is sunroom.

The great room has an open feel with high ceilings, a mezzanine, large stone fireplace and open rooms that you step up to get to.

Double staircase with built-in bookshelves underneath.

Off the great room is a very large kitchen.

It's a huge compound and a lot like a resort.

Down this hall are saunas. One looks like steam and one looks like dry heat.

Beautiful indoor pool.

In this room is the replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza. I don't know, it's just...there.

This is a space for group yoga, meditation, and there's a tanning bed in the corner.

The primary bedroom is very large and has a stone fireplace.

The en-suite is very large, too, and consists of 2 rooms.

There's also a sitting area on the mezzanine.

This is the little guest house.

But the best, possibly the weirdest, feature on the 100 acre property is this pyramid.

Check this out. It has an extensive library.

And, it's kind of like a museum. I wonder if this stuff conveys. There are so many artifacts.

I don't know what any of this is for, except that it's Egyptian. This looks like an altar with the Eye of Horus.

This is the room at the top of the pyramid.

I can't decide how to feel about this space. Is it eerie?

With 100 acres, you can certainly grow your own food.

It's a unique property, and they call it a compound, but it looks like a retreat of some sort. All totaled, there are only 4 bedrooms. Click on the listing link to see 100 photos of the whole property.

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British Columbia has become the first province to require a three-day cooling-off period for buyers after they've signed an agreement to purchase a home.

The government said the new homebuyer protection period is designed to give purchasers more time to arrange financing or home inspections after a deal has been accepted — details that were neglected in past sizzling housing markets, it said in a statement.

The extra days would also give buyers more time to consider if the purchase is right for them, amid high-pressure sales or as interest rates climb.

Tsur Somerville, a professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, said the change, which took effect on Tuesday, is targeting a concern that isn't a problem in the current cooler market.

The B.C. Real Estate Association reported 4,512 residential sales in November, a drop of more than 50 per cent from the year before. The average home price in B.C. in December 2021 was $984,000, compared with $904,000 in November 2022.

Somerville said sellers no longer have dozens of buyers willing to give up protections like home inspections to push their bid to the top, the way they did when the plan was unveiled in 2021. [...]

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587 |  Langley, BC

CAD$7,980,000   •     5 bd  •   8 ba   •   8,029 sq. ft

Built in 2019

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Listing Rentals: The Cornerstones of Property Management Excellence

The dynamic world of property management, listing rentals and maintaining their upkeep stand as foundational pillars for success. These practices not only attract desirable tenants but also ensure the longevity and profitability of rental properties. Let’s explore the significance of effectively listing rentals and prioritizing maintenance tasks, and why they are indispensable for property owners and managers.

Listing Rentals: Attracting the Right Tenants

Maximizing Visibility: Listing rentals across various platforms increases their visibility and exposure to potential tenants. Utilizing online rental platforms, social media channels, and local classifieds amplifies the reach and accessibility of rental listings, attracting a diverse pool of applicants.

Highlighting Property Features: Thoughtfully crafted rental listings showcase the unique features and amenities of the property, enticing prospective tenants and setting it apart from competitors. High-quality photographs, detailed descriptions, and virtual tours provide a comprehensive overview that captures the interest of discerning renters.

Setting Competitive Rental Rates: Conducting market research and analysis enables property owners to set competitive rental rates that reflect current market trends and property values. Pricing rentals appropriately increases their attractiveness to tenants while maximizing revenue potential for property owners.

Streamlining the Leasing Process: Well-organized rental listings streamline the leasing process, facilitating efficient communication and interaction between property managers and prospective tenants. Clear and concise rental terms, application instructions, and contact information expedite tenant inquiries and applications, minimizing delays and vacancies.

Maintenance: Preserving Property Value and Tenant Satisfaction

Protecting Property Investments: Regular maintenance tasks, such as routine inspections, repairs, and preventative measures, safeguard property investments and prevent minor issues from escalating into costly repairs. Proactive maintenance preserves the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of rental properties, enhancing their long-term value.

Ensuring Tenant Satisfaction: Timely maintenance interventions contribute to tenant satisfaction and retention by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment. Responsive maintenance practices demonstrate a commitment to tenant well-being and foster positive landlord-tenant relationships built on trust and reliability.

Compliance with Legal Requirements: Fulfilling maintenance obligations ensures compliance with legal requirements and housing regulations, protecting property owners from potential liabilities and litigation. Adhering to health, safety, and habitability standards safeguards both tenants’ rights and property owners’ interests, fostering a compliant and harmonious rental environment.

Mitigating Risk and Liability: Proactive maintenance reduces the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage, thereby minimizing liability exposure for property owners and managers. Addressing maintenance issues promptly and thoroughly mitigates potential hazards and liabilities, promoting a secure and risk-free rental environment for tenants.

Conclusion

Listing rentals effectively and prioritizing maintenance tasks are indispensable practices that underpin the success of property management endeavors. By showcasing rental properties thoughtfully, attracting the right tenants, and maintaining their upkeep diligently, property owners and managers can optimize occupancy rates, enhance property value, and cultivate positive rental experiences for tenants. Embracing these practices reflects a commitment to excellence in property management and ensures the continued prosperity and sustainability of rental properties in today’s competitive real estate landscape.

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