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How to choose the right neighbourhood for your investment property

8 06, 2018

How to choose the right neighbourhood for your investment property

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-05-22T11:47:13-07:00June 8th, 2018|Investment Properties|

When home hunting, renters and buyers tend to look at the neighbourhood that appeals most to them. However, when shopping for an investment property, there are a certain set of qualities to look for in the neighbourhood where you will buy in order to get the best return on your investment. What you should look for in a neighbourhood for your investment property 1. What does this neighbourhood offer? If you plan on renting out or flipping a property, amenities could be the factor that makes or breaks a deal. Therefore, you want to make sure you look into what each neighbourhood has to offer. Think about what would appeal to the kind of renter or buyer you are hoping to attract. For example, if you are purchasing an investment property by a university, you want to look amenities that

Renovating a home with a secondary suite – What you need to know

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-01-22T11:18:53-08:00February 2nd, 2018|Renovation Tips|

Secondary suites have become all the rage in Vancouver, partly in response to the city’s skyrocketing housing prices. However, renovating your home to include a secondary suite can be a complicated process. Before you undertake such a renovation, it is important to consider what is required - and decide if a secondary suite is right for you. Legal versus illegal secondary suites While there are many illegal secondary suites in the city, we do not suggest taking this route. Instead, we encourage you to focus on creating a legal secondary suite, protecting yourself against costly fines and renovations down the road. If you have already bought a home with a secondary suite and have discovered it is illegal, there are options available to you. Before taking any action though, it is best to call a professional for advice about how

Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-10-24T13:44:41-07:00November 4th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

Many of our Vancouver home renovation clients don’t realize that their reno might require a building permit from the city where their home is located. Before planning your renovation, you may want to get familiar with the types of building permits that apply to renovations in your city. Applying for permits can be confusing and time-consuming for homeowners who haven’t been through the process, which is why we help with this aspect of a renovation. However, building permits add to the cost of a renovation and can affect the timeline. Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation? Here’s how to know. Renovation building permits for Greater Vancouver The City of Vancouver has easy-to-understand guidelines on their website for people to know whether they need a permit for their renovation. In general, you need a permit for: