"Low property taxes may be part of the reason why Vancouver's housing market has been so attractive to foreign buyers and investors." buff.ly/2OQezVv

Vetting landlords is as important as finding good tenants. Be careful of online #scams when looking for home #rentals. Very good sharing from @CTVMcLaughlin @CTVSandra buff.ly/2M94rt6

Are you a landlord or tenant who has been affected by a #BCWildfire? If so, the Residential Tenancy Branch has published useful information regarding damages, accommodation and more. buff.ly/2BsCg3v #bcpoli

Vancouver Aug rental stats. Typical end-of-summer surge in volume. Unique listings +10% from July to 5872 and +17.6% from Aug 2017. Averages 1 bedrooms $1950, 2 bedrooms $2700, 3 bedrooms $3000. Thanks Louie Dinh for the report. buff.ly/2MLMgKx

The Residential Tenancy Branch announced the maximum allowable rent increase for 2019 is 4.5%. Landlords must provide tenants with three full months’ notice using the correct notice of rent increase form to notify the tenant(s) of a rent increase. buff.ly/2wVeUyP

Although vacancy rates are near zero and rental prices are skyrocketing, renters are advised to protect themselves with the following trips. kudos to BCAA #VanRE buff.ly/2QBIEsC

Renting in Vancouver/Toronto is never easy. But better preparation could get you on the right track to a dream place. Narcity Canada has some good tips. #vanre buff.ly/2xTqpqb

BREAKING: B.C. government cuts 2019 allowable rent increase by two per cent. globalnews.ca/news/4489854/b… #vanre #bcpoli

10 Charts That Show How Out Of Whack Things Are In Canadian Housing huffingtonpost.ca/2019/01/20/10-…

Homeowners must apply for exemption for B.C. speculation tax by March 31 — or they'll pay it by default buff.ly/2FGa2Uu

Renting is now cheaper than buying in Vancouver: National Bank of Canada buff.ly/2Wra7jR

City of Vancouver outlines multiple measures to improve renter protections. buff.ly/2SABncy

Very good info from Royal Pacific Realty

Not all smart home technologies are welcome at rental units. A court case at NYC confirms that. buff.ly/2DUU1au #PrivacyMatters #SmartTech #IoT #VanRE

Licensing landlords at City of Ottawa? Will this proposal set the precedent for the rest of the Canadian cities? #vancouverrealestate #bcpoli buff.ly/2NIrURB

Very good tips on the do's and dont's during tenant screening. Thanks LandlordBC

Maximum rent increases set at 2.6% for 2020. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019M…

Rent increase of 9.5%?! A good understanding of every single clause within the lease agreement is important to avoid surprises. buff.ly/2Vba4Zr