Housing

How much is the property worth? Search for property assessments in BC. Updated annually.

A practical guide to help consumers make informed decisions about their home purchases in British Columbia.

Become better informed before purchasing a new home, and learn about home warranty insurance coverage and claims. 

Includes information on consumer protection, new home warranty insurance, the First Time Home Buyers program, and more.

The Government of Canada offers reliable home- and condominium-buying information and tools. There are also resources to mortgage tools, and government home buying programs.

Learn more about every stage of the home buying process in BC. Created by the Real Estate Council of British Columbia.

Tools and information to help you buy a house or condominium in Canada. 

Information on home inspections, including links to additional resources. 

This calculator helps you determine whether or not you can qualify for a home mortgage based on income and expenses.

A guide by the VEC to current property prices by Lower Mainland municipality/neighbourhood.

The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a type of federal registered savings plan for Canadians saving to buy their first home.

The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.

Learn about property tax.

Provides an overview on home insurance.

Explore energy efficiency programs, tools and resources for your residential home.

Learn about FortisBC's natural gas and eletricity services. 

If you own a property in Vancouver, you are required  each year to: (1) Pay your property tax and (2) Declare your property status (Empty Homes Tax/Vacancy Tax).

The provincial government's property tax portal. 

Tools and funding for housing management and sustainable maintenance.

Find out more about the steps you need to take before you start a major home renovation.

British Columbia (provincial law).

Learn about the three ways to report possible violations of the Homeowner Protection Act.

Access information on a broad range of regulatory and policy areas related to housing in British Columbia, including building and safety standards. 

Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate and the Real Estate Council of British Columbia integrated with BC Financial Services Authority to become the sole regulator for B.C.’s financial services sector, including real estate.

A guide for any homeowner who is about to miss a mortgage payment, has already missed one or more mortgage payments, or has received a petition to go to court. It explains what homeowners can do when lenders try to take their properties because of missed payments (foreclosure).