June 2026 Rental Market Highlights
➤ Smaller Units Taking the Hardest Hit Region-Wide: One-bedroom unfurnished rents posted the largest annual correction at 5.98%, compared to…
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Why Two Identical Condos Can Rent for $500/Month Apart
A 2-bedroom condo in the same building. Same floor plan. Same square footage. One rents…
What Landlords Should Know About Rent Negotiations in the Current Market
As rental market conditions shift, more tenants are asking landlords to reconsider their rent. While…
May 2026 Rental Market Highlights
➤ Metro Vancouver rents continue to decline across all unit types: Rents across Metro Vancouver…
June 2026 Rental Market Highlights
➤ Smaller Units Taking the Hardest Hit Region-Wide: One-bedroom unfurnished rents posted the largest annual correction at 5.98%, compared to…
Why Two Identical Condos Can Rent for $500/Month Apart
A 2-bedroom condo in the same building. Same floor plan. Same square footage. One rents for $3,000 per month. The…
What Landlords Should Know About Rent Negotiations in the Current Market
As rental market conditions shift, more tenants are asking landlords to reconsider their rent. While the instinct may be to…
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…
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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 sheet to help landlords avoid costly mistakes, reduce stress and build stronger tenant relationships. It…
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, coordinate repairs, and respond to tenants when needed. But in…
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 April 2025 to $2,387/month in April 2026 (−12%), while the…
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…