Property Taxes
Annual taxes paid to local municipalities based on your Victoria BC property’s assessed value. Tax amounts vary by location and are an important consideration for buyers budgeting for ownership costs.
Positive Cash Flow on an Investment Property
Positive Cash Flow on an Investment Property Unlike Vancouver with their souring prices, increased sales and increased building starts, Victoria is still lagging behind like most cities across Canada. Victoria had a small increase in sales in March, but still trails the 5 year average. Listing inventory has dropped slightly, but still only 1 in […]
Trading City Noise for Starry Nights: Is It Time to Go Rural?
You’re tired of hearing sirens at 2 AM. Your neighbor’s renovations start at 7 AM sharp every Saturday. The closest grocery store requires fighting for parking, and you haven’t seen stars in your backyard for years.
Is It Time to Downsize? A Practical Look at Victoria’s Market
Your kids have moved out. The house feels different now – quieter, bigger than you need. If you’re like most parents, you’ve probably walked past their empty rooms and wondered what comes next.
Tax Assessments and Rapid Fluctuations
With the rapid fluctuations in the real estate market of late, house prices can quickly go up or down in value, resulting in annual property assesment values that appear significantlyout of line with the current market. Also, with the time lag delays in receiving the actual assessments verse the time it takes the market to change, it can be […]
Divorce: When The Marriage Ends And The Home Needs To Be Dealt With
When a couple splits up, what’s to become of their home? Dale Sheppard has helped couples who are divorcing and need to sell their home.
When Selling Your Victoria Home Makes Financial Sense
Your mortgage is mostly paid off. Your house has gained value over the years. You’re sitting on significant equity, and you’re wondering if it makes sense to unlock that money for other purposes. Is it time to sell and reap the rewards of your home’s values?