May 2026 Rental Market Highlights
➤ Metro Vancouver rents continue to decline across all unit types: Rents across Metro Vancouver have declined compared to last…
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The First-Time Landlord Cheatsheet
Navigating BC tenancy rules as a first-time landlord can be challenging. We created this cheat…
The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Your Rental Property
Many landlords initially choose to self-manage their rental property to save money. On paper, it…
April 2026 Rental Market Highlights
Core Vancouver rents continue to trend lower year-over-year: Unfurnished one-bedroom rents declined across central areas.…
May 2026 Rental Market Highlights
➤ Metro Vancouver rents continue to decline across all unit types: Rents across Metro Vancouver have declined compared to last…
The First-Time Landlord Cheatsheet
Navigating BC tenancy rules as a first-time landlord can be challenging. We created this cheat sheet to help landlords avoid…
The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Your Rental Property
Many landlords initially choose to self-manage their rental property to save money. On paper, it can seem straightforward: collect rent,…
April 2026 Rental Market Highlights
Core Vancouver rents continue to trend lower year-over-year: Unfurnished one-bedroom rents declined across central areas. Downtown dropped from $2,718/month in…
Greater Vancouver Short-Term Rental Rules Explained
Short-term rentals can still be a strong income stream—but in Vancouver, they’re no longer a free-for-all. If you’re a landlord…
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Greater Vancouver Short-Term Rental Rules Explained
Short-term rentals can still be a strong income stream—but in Vancouver, they’re no longer a free-for-all. If you’re a landlord considering Airbnb or Vrbo, it’s critical to understand both provincial…
Pet Deposit Rules in BC: What Landlords Need to Know
Pet Deposit Rules in BC: What Landlords Need to Know If you allow pets in your rental, understanding BC’s pet deposit rules is essential to protecting your property and avoiding…
March 2026 Rental Market Highlights
➤ Downtown and West End recorded some of the largest one-bedroom rent declines: Among Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods analyzed, Downtown Vancouver saw one of the biggest year-over-year drops in one-bedroom unfurnished…
What BC Landlords Can (and Can’t) Include in a Tenancy Agreement
A tenancy agreement is designed to protect both landlords and tenants, but in British Columbia, not every clause is enforceable. The Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) takes precedence over the lease,…
Red Flags to Watch for When Reviewing Rental Applications
Choosing the right tenant starts with a strong application review. While no application is perfect, certain patterns can signal higher risk for landlords. Here are some common red flags to…
February 2026 Rental Market Highlights
The latest numbers are in – here’s what’s happening across Metro Vancouver Year-Over-Year Rental Rates Have Dropped: Across every municipality and all rental categories (1, 2 & 3-bedroom, furnished and…