Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Strata Doc Detectives, Matt and Adam, re-open a cold 'case file' condo building to determine exactly what went wrong & outline six things to consider when reviewing evidence to ensure your condo tale is not a chilling one of debt and deceit.

With the onset of the fall market, Adam and Matt provide a market update, answer a listener's question on basement suites, and chat with International Lawyer Barry Appleton about Canada's treaty obligations in respect to BC's foreign buyer tax. 

Are you sure you're covered? Insurance Specialist Grace Catao joins Adam and Matt to offer the best tips for house and condo insurance, as well as vacant homes, rental properties & airbnb!

Canadian Tax and Trusts Lawyer, Jonathan Garbutt, joins Adam and Matt to discuss the complications surrounding BC's new foreign buyer tax. Also, Mortgage Specialist Chad Watts offers his thoughts on current lending practices.

With Monday's announcement of the 15% foreign buyer tax, we discuss the tax and its implications with UBC Professor Tom Davidoff, Lawyer Lars Kushner, and foreign national and first-time homebuyer Mac Kerman.

Exploring the evolution of Laneway Homes in Vancouver, from the history and growth of Small Works to the requirements and clearances for building in RS zones. Discussing the appeal of compact living, sustainability, and the trend towards smaller, environmentally friendly housing solutions.

Adam and Matt discuss how Britain leaving the EU may impact the Vancouver housing market and address some of the key points from the Real Estate Council's recent report of the independent advisory group.

Intern Architect Rick Morrow joins Adam and Matt to explain the role of an architect, design merit, and the always changing Vancouver skyline. Matt and Adam also discuss "The Housing Market Blame Game", the new draft report issued by BMO's top economists.

Matt and Adam discuss the sale of Adam's East Van house and the purchase of a new renovation project in Strathcona. Join us for future episodes charting the trials and tribulations of renovating a house in Vancouver.

Intern Architect and former Building Envelope Remediation Consultant Rick Morrow joins Adam and Matt to discuss the leaky condo crisis in the lower mainland and things to consider when buying a condo in an older building.