BC Government Links
reduces or eliminate the amount of property transfer tax you pay when you purchase your first home
provides the name of the builder or developer and contact information of the warranty provider
Registry of Licensed Residential Builders (including Building Envelope Renovators)
Search a particular builder by their license number, company name or primary contact name
Property Tax Deferment Program
is a low interest program that helps qualified BC homeowners pay their annual taxes on their principal residence
Property Transfer Tax
when you purchase or gain an interest in property that is registered at the Land Title Office, you or your legal representative must file a property transfer tax return and you must pay the property transfer tax unless you qualify for an exemption
Is an annual tax based on how homeowners use residential properties in major urban areas in BC
Provides landlords and tenants with information and dispute resolution services
Strata information: What is strata?
Can include condos, townhomes, duplexes and even single family homes in bare land strata corporations (strata subdivisions)
Land Title and Survey Authority of BC
Land Owners Transparency Registry is a registry of information about individuals who are deemed to have an indirect interest in land (ie, through corporations, trusts and partnerships) which is housed in a searchable, public database
Offers easy access to a wide range of information products (i.e., Court Services Online, Land & Real Property, Personal Property, Corporate, Wills Services)
Other Links
Nifty calculator to determine what taxes you might have to pay for your next purchase
Tool to help you find the names, contact info and current practice status of lawyers licensed in BC
Provide services for non-contentious legal issues to the public
Appraisal Institute of Canada – BC
Handy search tool to find an appraiser in your area
A member has exclusive access to resources and support to manage rental housing in BC
PAMA – Professional Association for Managing Agents
Search directory for Strata Property Managers and Rental Property Managers
Condominium Home Owner Association provides a plethora of information for strata owners across BC
Most popular real estate website in Canada operated by CREA – Canadian Real Estate Association offering real time active MLS® listings across Canada. You can set up multiple searches with your specific search parameters (i.e., city, property type, bedrooms, etc). Plus you can download a REALTOR.ca app on Apple App Store or get it on Google Play
Property search website hosted by REALTORS® at the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, BC Northern Real Estate Board, and Chilliwack District Real Estate Board. Not unlike REALTOR.ca, REALTYLINK.org provides real time active MLS® listings. You can set up searches with your specific search parameters (i.e., city, property type, bedrooms, etc) to enable you to zoom in on your next purchase!
REALTOR® with integrity and skill, who will put your needs first and be a true guide throughout the buying and selling process, and beyond.