Owen Bigland blogs about important new regulations regarding strata properties in BC and how it is going to change the way Strata properties are bought and sold in British Columbia. New regulations under Bill 8 of the Strata property act now make it mandatory for every strata in BC of 5 units or more to obtain a depreciation report. A depreciation report is basically a planning tool used by property owners (the strata corporation) to clearly understand what the strata is responsible for with maintaining and repairing as part of its building system (a physical component inventory); the age of the building system; the projected life expectancy; when it should be planned for renewal; what it will cost when the time comes to renew the ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 7591 THORMANBY Crescent, Richmond, British ColumbiaQuilchena in W Richmond! Completely renovated (2008) 2,965 sf, 2 level, 6 bdrms, 4baths south facing home on a quiet location w/ great st appeal. Sure to pls renos. boast new kitchen, bthrms , real H/W thr out 2 levels, paint, double paned vinyl windows, 2" blinds, double garage drs/system, all new doors,mouldings, light fixtures, new paved driveway + much more! Kitchen w/ custom designed cabinets, granite counters, gas range, Jenn-Air fridge, s/s appliances, tile flrs, & eating area leading onto a 300 sf+ south facing covered deck. Double garage w/ loads of storage. Fenced yard w/10x8' shed. Lovely 2 bedrm suites down (kitchen/laundry) gr ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 324 8880 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"APPLE GREENE" Top floor sunny South facing apartment looking into pak like grounds. 2 bedrooms and den ( Den can easily convert into 3rd bedroom) kitchen and bathrooms have been upgraded. 1,246 sq ft including the open balcony. Great recreational facilities including indoor and outdoor pools. Near Seafair Shopping Centre and transit.

We are proud to announce that this Nov 11th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 8860 NO 1 Road in the Boyd Park neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Boyd Park.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Boyd Park Condo for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604 889-1118 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.Owen BiglandMacdonald Westmar

We are proud to announce that this Nov 11th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 6111 TIFFANY Blvd in the Riverdale RI neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Riverdale RI.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Riverdale RI Townhouse for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604 889-1118 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.Owen BiglandMacdonald Westmar

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected a bid by a group of owners in an aging North Vancouver housing complex to force the sale of their property against the wishes of other owners who want to remain in the complex.The president of a condo homeowners' association said that while the property is co-owned, not a strata-titled condominium complex, the case raises questions about what will happen to thousands of older condominium buildings in B.C. that are becoming costly to maintain and are on land ripe for redevelopment.About half of the 135 owners of the condo-like units in the 50-year-old Cypress Gardens wanted to sell the 3.8-hectare site.Polygon Pacific Homes Ltd. approached the owners in 2011 to buy their units ...

We are proud to announce that this Nov 10th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 6111 TIFFANY Blvd in the Riverdale RI neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Riverdale RI.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Riverdale RI Townhouse for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604 889-1118 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.Owen BiglandMacdonald Westmar

Buying or selling real estate is probably the largest financial transaction most people will make. It's important that you do your due diligence so that there are no surprises down the road that could cost you money. With strata properties one of the areas you want to pay close attention to is the strata bylaw, rules and regulations. This is an area that can come back to bite you unless you turn over every stone. Now, when you have me as your Realtor I'm going to do most of that due diligence for you - it's just second nature for me. However not a month goes by where I don't see units that are being sold that are in violation to the strata by-laws. Make sure your agent asks questions. Lot's of questions unless they has intimate knowle ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 20 6111 TIFFANY Blvd, Richmond, British ColumbiaMAJOR RENOVATIONS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL 3 -BEDROOM TOWNHOME IN TIFFANY ESTATES. DELUXE KITCHEN WITH S/S APPLIANCES, BATHROOMS AND FLOORING ARE ALL LIKE NEW. COZY FIREPLACE INTHE LIVING ROOM. SIDE BY SIDE WASHER/DRYER. BRICK PATIO IN THE FULLY FENCED BACKYARD. 2-PARKING SPACES. GREAT LOCATION BACKING ONTO A GREENBELT. NEAR SCHOLLS, TERRA NOVE SHOPPING CENTRE AND TRANSIT. THIS HOME IS IN MOVE-IN CONDITION. A MUST SEE.

The amount you pay for your monthly strata management fees can vary greatly from one building to another. It takes a knowledgeable Realtor to do some due diligence to find out exactly where that money is going. In Vancouver the average monthly strata fee is around 35 cents per sq foot. So if you have a 600 sq ft condo you're paying around $210 a month for strata fees. However this is simply an average there are so many variables when it comes to strata fees and what is considered high or low. Remember just because a complex has a high maintenance fee say 60 cents a sq foot does not mean it's a poorly managed building. In fact it can be the opposite. It's another reason why you need an experienced Realtor who knows how to read the s ...