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10/09/2026

Thinking of purchasing a gulf island property?

Working with Islands Trust properties? 🏡Our latest 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 article covers what REALTORS® should know regarding this unique regulatory framework and how it may affect real estate transactions. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4hB74ji

10/09/2026

Property Lines. Are you certain of your?

Property Line And Neighbour Disputes In BC: Fences, Trees, And Boundaries

Determining where property lines are is not as simple as it may seem.

You cannot merely look to where an old fence happens to sit to figure it out. To know exactly where your property ends and your neighbour’s begins, you must look to the registered title and survey plans of your property.

How boundaries are legally determined

Land registered with the Land Title and Survey Authority (“LTSA”) will have a legal description and survey plans, which set out the exact boundaries of your property. Information about these records can easily be accessed through the LTSA website. Encroachments, meaning physical objects put on your property by your neighbour, don’t create ownership rights in BC.

Adverse possession is when a person acquires rights to a piece of land by using it openly for a given amount of time, without the legal owner stopping them. This is NOT the law in BC, although it may be elsewhere. BC abolished adverse possession against registered titleholders long ago.

The role of a BC Land Surveyor

If there is a dispute about where a property line is, the first professional you should contact is a surveyor, not a lawyer. A surveyor will be able to determine the boundaries of your property. If the surveyor is unable to determine the existing boundaries, they will investigate and establish where the property lines should be.

Read the whole article here: https://www.nanaimolaw.com/property-line-and-neighbour-disputes-in-bc-fences-trees-and-boundaries/

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09/14/2026

09/12/2026

More Taxes!

Starting October 1, 2026, the Province of British Columbia will apply a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of seven per cent to certain non-residential real estate services, including trading services, rental property management, and strata management services related to non-residential properties.

The tax applies to the purchase price of eligible services, not the value of the property itself. Residential properties are generally not affected, and several exemptions apply, including certain farm properties and specific First Nations exemptions.

For details on how these changes may affect your business, including registration requirements, transitional rules, and exemptions, please refer to the provincial government site or BCFSA, both linked below:
https://f.mtr.cool/fzjhy9ejrd
https://f.mtr.cool/4mgojxi09z

If you have questions regarding your personal situation, please consult a qualified tax professional.

08/31/2026

“As-is” clause. What you need to know.

An 'as-is' clause doesn't mean a seller is off the hook. Learn more: https://realestatemagazine.ca/tnj8

08/05/2026

https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/legally-speaking/strata-depreciation-report-mandates-a-guide-for-real-estate-professionals-599/

When do Depreciation Reports become mandatory in British Columbia?

Until recently, a BC strata corporation could defer obtaining a depreciation report by passing a three-quarters vote at its annual general meeting (AGM). In practice, that often meant an otherwise overdue depreciation report was postponed while the strata focused on more immediate priorities. That o...

07/28/2026

https://files.vireb.com/Statistics/VIREB%20Q2%202026%20Market%20Overview.pdf

Vancouver Island Real Estate Market. Q2 2026

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

One thing I’ve noticed very quickly is just how many people are having conversations about housing right now. Whether it’s buying a first home, downsizing, moving closer to family, dealing with rising costs, wondering what their home is worth, or simply trying to figure out what the next few years might look like.

For a lot of people, those conversations can feel overwhelming.

So I wanted to put this out there:

If someone you know is losing sleep over a real estate decision, has questions about the market, or just wants a second opinion from someone they can trust, I’d be happy to help.

No pressure. No obligation. No expectation that they’re buying or selling tomorrow.

Sometimes people just need someone to talk things through with.

And if you think of someone who might benefit from a conversation, feel free to introduce us. I’ll make sure you look like a rockstar.

I genuinely appreciate all of the support you’ve shown me ❤️

06/01/2026

Want to know what the market did in May?

Buyers demonstrated caution in May, but well-priced homes are still moving in the VIREB area.

In the single-family category (excluding acreage and waterfront), 384 homes sold in May 2026, down four per cent from one year ago and an increase of three per cent from April 2026.

Sales of condo apartments last month came in at 79, increasing by 10 per cent year over year and 23 per cent from April. In the row/townhouse category, 113 units changed hands in May, up 33 per cent from one year ago and 28 per cent from April.

Active listings of single-family homes were 1,529 in May, down from 1,565 one year ago. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 386 last month, down from the 399 properties listed in May 2025. There were 370 row/townhouses for sale last month compared to 346 the previous year.

Benchmark prices for May are as follows.

• Single-family - $791,600 (down 1% y-o-y)
• Apartment - $407,700 (up 1% y-o-y)
• Townhouse - $553,200 (down 2% y-o-y)

📊 Our full May 2026 Statistics Package is available at https://bit.ly/3RKiV5s. For local market insights, please contact a REALTOR® in your area. 🏡