Buyer Tips

Discover how Canada’s condo crash compares to Victoria’s housing market. Explore local condo, townhouse, and single-family trends, risks, and opportunities in 2025.

The B.C. government has announced that the maximum allowable rent increase for 2026 will be 2.3%, a step down from this year’s 3.0% cap. While framed as a win for tenants, it’s landlords who must manage the real impacts of this policy shift

Learn about the latest changes to appraisal guidelines in BC and across Canada that prohibit market rent estimates for non-conforming or illegal suites. If you're a homebuyer relying on suite income to qualify for a mortgage, this is a must-read.

Trying to buy and sell a home at the same time? Learn the pros and cons of buying first vs. selling first—plus the smartest strategy when you can’t afford to own two homes at once.