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Selling a BC rental property for $920K with a $370K gain triggers roughly $75K-$105K in capital gains tax. Here is how the 50% inclusion rate works in 2026 and 5 ways to legitimately reduce the bill.
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A legal BC basement suite adds $80K to $200K in home value, but 30-40% of rented BC suites are illegal. Bill 44 (SSMUH) now permits suites broadly, but the BC Building Code still applies. Here are the requirements, costs to legalize, and the financial gap.
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A Vancouver laneway house costs $400K-$650K to build, takes 12-22 months, and earns 3.8-5.2% net rental yield. Vancouver's R1-1 zoning lets you add one as of right — rental only, not sold separately.
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A BC special levy hits $5K to $80K per unit on building envelope, roof, or plumbing repairs. Here is how levies get approved, typical sizes by repair type, and 5 signs one is coming.
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Metro Vancouver strata fees run $0.55 to $0.90 per square foot, $440 to $720 monthly on an 800 sqft unit. Here is what they cover, where the money goes, and 5 red flags fees are about to rise.
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Greater Vancouver closed May 2026 with 16,197 active listings at a $1,188,000 median and 45 days on market. Fraser Valley: 8,372 listings, $979,000. Headline prices held flat, but condos dropped to $700K and detached softened to $2.098M. Full city + property breakdown.
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Richmond, BC has 2,023 active listings and a $999,999 median price in 2026, with $748K Brighouse condos and $2.77M Seafair detached. Here are the 7 best Richmond neighbourhoods, matched to buyer priorities.
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What BC homeowners pay in annual property tax, how the bill is calculated, the Home Owner Grant you must claim, and what changed for tax deferral in 2026.
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A guide to Vancouver School Board catchments for buyers: which Westside and Eastside catchments command the biggest home-price premium, how to verify the catchment for any address using the VSB School Locator, and the traps that catch even repeat buyers.
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BC's Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act limits Airbnb to your principal residence in most communities. Here is exactly where investor-owned STRs are still legal in 2026, the registry rules, and the $5,000-per-day penalties.
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A BC home inspection costs $400 to $800 for most homes, plus $150 to $400 each for specialty add-ons like sewer scopes and oil tank scans. Here is what you pay, what is included, and when to walk away.
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Coquitlam has 1,354 active listings with a $941,950 median. Six neighbourhoods ranked for 2026, from $668K SkyTrain condos to $1.69M Burke Mountain homes.
