North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
Title Insurance in BC: Do You Actually Need It for a North Shore Purchase?
Title insurance covers fraud, undisclosed liens, and survey errors that a standard title search can miss. Here's why it's become close to standard on a BC purchase.
Strata Council vs. Strata Property Manager: Who Actually Runs the Building?
A strata property manager handles daily operations, but the elected council makes the real decisions. Here's who's actually in charge, and who to contact for what.
Strata Bylaw vs. Strata Rule: Why the Difference Actually Matters
Strata bylaws require an owner vote and govern your unit; rules only govern common property and can be set by council alone. Here's how to tell which applies to you.
Can a Strata Stop You From Having a Pet in Your North Shore Condo?
Pet bylaws vary building to building on the North Shore. Here's what stratas can restrict, what's always protected, and how grandfathering works for existing pets.
BC's Home Buyer Rescission Period: What It Actually Costs You If You Use It
BC's Home Buyer Rescission Period gives buyers a three-day, no-subjects exit, but it comes with a fixed 0.25% fee. Here's how it works and what it doesn't replace.
The New GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers on a BC Presale: What Actually Qualifies
A new federal GST rebate can eliminate GST entirely on a qualifying presale purchase up to $1,000,000. Here's how the phase-out works and what qualifies you as a first-time buyer.
What Taxes Apply If You Assign a Presale Contract in BC?
Presale assignment profit can face up to three separate taxes, and CRA generally treats it as fully taxable income, not a capital gain. Here's what that means for your net.
Can You Assign (Sell) Your Presale Contract Before It Completes?
Assigning a presale contract only works if your contract allows it, and most require developer consent. Here's what to check before you sign, and how the process actually works.
How Are Presale Deposits Protected in BC If a Project Doesn't Get Built?
BC law requires presale deposits to be held in trust, not paid directly to the developer. Here's how that protects your money, and what it doesn't cover.
Real Estate Lawyer or Notary for Your BC Purchase? How to Actually Choose
Either a lawyer or a notary can complete a standard BC purchase, but their scope differs in ways that matter for more complex deals. Here's how to decide which fits your transaction.