Real Estate January 25, 2026 · 4 min read Moving to a New City Without the Chaos: Key Factors and a Smoother Transition Moving to a new city is one of the biggest “life logistics” projects most people take on, mixing emotions, money decisions, and a hundred tiny tasks that are easy to forget. Whether you’re relocating for work, family, or a fresh start, the goal is the same: land safely, settle quickly, and avoid expensive surprises. The […]
Rent + Manage December 25, 2025 · 3 min read Should You Invest In An Older Property or Newer Property For Rental Income? One of the most significant decision real estate investors face is whether to purchase a newer or older property. Like most decisions, there are pros and cons, and understanding the trade-offs can help you choose the right investment for your goals. Investing in an older property – Advantages Purchase price An obvious benefit of purchasing […]
Rent + Manage August 15, 2025 · 3 min read How To Effectively Evict An Unruly Tenant. Many homeowners rent out their basement suite as a mortgage helper, or own homes to earn rental income. In both cases, the owner in effect becomes a landlord. Being a landlord can be a good way to earn a regular income as well as the potential for capital growth. For a landlord, the ideal tenant […]
Rent + Manage July 30, 2025 · 3 min read Five Tips for Dealing With Difficult Tenants Dealing with difficult tenants can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a property owner. From payment issues to property damage, poor communication, and lease violations, difficult tenants can cause significant stress, financial loss, and potential legal headaches. However, with the right strategies and a calm, professional approach, property owners can manage these […]
Home Care June 10, 2025 · 3 min read 5 Ways You Can Upgrade Your Garden to Add Value to Your Home Appealing and well-maintained landscaping is often a crucial factor for prospective homebuyers and can be an essential element to increase the value of your home. Investing in your home’s landscaping can provide the property with more character and can often offer a great return on investment. Read below for five simple upgrades and tips to […]
Property Management June 1, 2025 · 3 min read How to Make Moving into a New Home Easier on Your Pets. Let’s face it moving can be stressful, to say the least. Did you know that it also affects your pets? While you cannot explain to your pet what’s happening, we have listed a few things to consider before and after your move, making the transition a little easier. A pre moving tour If possible, take […]
Property Management May 25, 2025 · 3 min read How to Create a Seamless Move-In Experience for Tenants Long-term tenant retention is crucial to maintaining the profitability of your property. High tenant turnover creates uncertainty and lost revenue with vacant units, whilst requiring time, effort, and other expenses associated with finding, screening, and onboarding new tenants. Creating a seamless and memorable move-in experience is important to establish a good first impression with your […]
Property Management April 10, 2025 · 3 min read How to Set the Right Rental Price for Your Investment Property Setting the right rental price for your investment property can be a challenging task, however it is crucial for maximizing your returns whilst attracting and retaining reliable tenants. Setting a price too high may deter renters and cut your pool of potential tenants, whilst pricing too low can cut into your profits. Read below for […]
Home Care March 20, 2025 · 3 min read 4 Common Maintenance Issues Landlords Face and How to Prevent Them Being a landlord comes with many challenges, and one of the most important challenges to constantly navigate is property maintenance. Regular upkeep of your property is essential not only for tenant satisfaction, but also for preserving the long-term value of your property. Here are some of the most common maintenance issues landlords face and steps […]
Property Management January 25, 2025 · 2 min read A Guide For Property Managers On How To Handle Future Maintenance Projects. A property manager’s worst nightmare is to have a sudden equipment breakdown and not be financially or mentally prepared for it. Below is a guide that will help mitigate the effect of such a problem should it occur. Step 1 Assess the condition of the property Do a thorough inspection of the property to identify […]
Property Management January 20, 2025 · 3 min read 6 Effective Ways Of Managing Multiple Properties Managing multiple properties can be challenging, costly and time consuming, but with the right tools and strategies, the task can be easily streamlined to ensure profitability and ease of operation. Below are 6 ways that can guide a landlord owning multiple properties. Invest in good software With the acceleration of AI (artificial intelligence) into our […]
Property Management November 20, 2024 · 3 min read 9 Questions Frequently Asked By Tenants Before tenants move in, they will have questions about the property, and the answers will help them decide whether the property is suitable or not for them. It is essential that the lease agreement is detailed and thorough, because the more detailed the lease is, the less questions the tenant will ask. Here are some […]
News November 18, 2024 · 3 min read What A Landlord Can Do When A Tenant Does Not Pay Rent In BC, as in many other jurisdictions, tenants are required by law to pay the rent when it is due. Due to a higher cost of living post pandemic, many landlords are facing a situation when the tenants are late in paying rent, not paying the entire rent amount, or not paying rent at all. […]
Property Rental News October 25, 2024 · 3 min read What A Landlord Can Do When A Tenant Does Not Pay Rent In BC, as in many other jurisdictions, tenants are required by law to pay the rent when it is due. Due to a higher cost of living post pandemic, many landlords are facing a situation when the tenants are late in paying rent, not paying the entire rent amount, or not paying rent at all. […]
Home Buying July 25, 2024 · 3 min read Strata Council – The Five Main Delegated Roles And Their Responsibilities A Strata council acts as the managing body of the strata corporation ensuring that it runs smoothly for the benefit of the owners. Its role is laid out in the Strata Property Act from which the legal roles and responsibilities of the strata are obtained. Strata Councils are comprised of 5 main positions: President, Vice […]
Property Management July 10, 2024 · 3 min read Practices In Property Management That Can Lead To Eco Efficiency And Sustainability. In today’s rapidly evolving real estate market, there has been a dramatic shift in the focus and topic of sustainability. It is no longer an ethical choice but a necessity in our environmentally conscious world. Sustainable practices in property management are good for business, the community, and the environment. Below are some sustainable practices that […]
Property Rental News June 25, 2024 · 3 min read How Important Is Mediation In Resolving Strata Disputes? A strata corporation is like a business run by volunteers. Members of the strata council run the business with its rules and regulations, but they are also neighbors with the owners and tenants within the strata. In any strata, unavoidable disputes arise between the neighbors over issues like noise levels, parking, use of common spaces […]
Rent + Manage March 26, 2024 · 4 min read How To Deal Effectively With Pet Owning Tenants In BC, pet owning tenants can find it challenging to find landlords who allow pets on their property, especially with such a tight rental market. As a landlord, you have the right to prohibit pets, except if the pet falls under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act, and in this case, you cannot refuse […]
Rent + Manage March 26, 2024 · 3 min read What You Can Do and Cannot Do When A Tenant Does Not Pay Rent Being a landlord, you have the best interests of your property and will take all the necessary action to ensure that it is running properly and giving you a positive return on investment. When it comes to tenant problems concerning payment of rent, understanding what you can do and what you cannot do is critical […]
Home Buying March 11, 2024 · 3 min read 5 Important Tips To Know When Buying A Rental Property Buying a property for investment can be financially rewarding if done the right way, even in a challenging real estate market. How much property can you afford? You must know what kind of money you have to work with and ascertain how much of that you want to deploy on the purchase. If you are […]
Rent + Manage February 28, 2024 · 3 min read Why You Should Use A Licensed Property Brokerage To Manage Your Property In BC, all property managers are required to be licensed by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Licensed brokers are bound as licensees to provide a higher standard of care to consumers and must maintain the integrity and professionalism their license requires.There is a substantial amount of education and training required to become licenced broker, […]
Rent + Manage February 28, 2024 · 3 min read Why Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis Is So Important Investments are made to make a profit. If you own a rental property, you must ensure that the numbers involved reflect the fact that you are making money, i.e. what you collect from the rental income covers the expenses and leaves a residual amount as a profit. Rental property cash flow analysis will give you […]
Market Update February 5, 2024 · 3 min read What’s Instore For The 2024 Property Rental Market? Affordable housing has no longer become affordable as house prices are out of reach for those who want to own a home and rents have continued to escalate over the past twelve months. Looking forward, it seems that pricing and supply issues will keep straining the rental market. Between 2014 and 2019 rents went up by […]
Rent + Manage November 15, 2023 · 3 min read Rent Incentives To Attract Quality Tenants There is no hiding the fact that currently, a shortage of rental properties exists in Metro Vancouver. However, not all rental properties are getting the expected flow of suitable tenant enquires. A reliable, long-term tenant is a great investment ensuring a worry free rental and financial future. Here are some great tips to make a […]
