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Relocate to Victoria, BC with Confidence: Why We Moved Here
Let's talk: 💲 Home prices in Victoria relative to Canada (ratio of income to home prices);📍Our experiences moving to Victoria from Winnipeg (Ricki-Lee) and North Vancouver (Alex);🏘️ Getting…
Victoria Presale Condos and New Developments
If you’re already a part of the monthly NPH Newsletter, then you know we feature strata developments every month. Pre-sale opportunities can be a fantastic way to get…
Langford Attainable Home Ownership Program
Applications are open for the Langford Attainable Home Ownership Program, designed “to help qualified buyers secure up to 75% of the down payment* for their home.” Here's our…
First Home Savings Account (FHSA): Saving for your first home
NEW: As of April 1, 2023 First Home Savings Account (FHSA) – a registered account offered by the federal government to help first time home buyers save for…
Buying a Home in Victoria, BC: What you need to
A timeline of what to expect when buying a home and how to set yourself up for success at each stage of the process: You can count on…
Home Buyer Protection Plan: Rescission Period in BC
The BC Home Buyer Rescission Period comes into effect January 3, 2023. This legislation was first discussed during the height of the 2021 market to offer some protection…
What you need to know about buying a strata unit
Common property Buying into a strata is quite different from buying a single family home. Strata developments can vary significantly and it's important to have a clear understanding…
Buying a Pre-Sale in Victoria, BC: Pros and cons to
South Vancouver Island is growing rapidly—Langford is one of the fastest growing cities in all of BC—and with all this new development comes pre-sale opportunities. After a developer…
New home warranty insurance in BC: What’s covered?
In BC, new home warranty insurance is mandatory on most new builds in the province, sometimes referred to as the “2-5-10” warranty. The warranty includes: For example:…
