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Buying
Coquitlam House Prices in 2026: What Detached, Townhome and Condo Buyers Actually Pay
Coquitlam's benchmark prices for August 2026, broken down by detached house, townhome and apartment, with the sales and listing counts behind them and what each number means for your budget.
Michael Lee · 7 min read
How Presale Deposit Schedules Work in BC
Presale deposits in BC are legally required to sit in trust, separate from the developer's own money, but the schedule, size, and what happens if a project doesn't complete are all things buyers should understand before signing.
Michael Lee · 6 min read
The BC Home Inspection Checklist: What to Actually Look For
A home inspection is your best chance to catch a costly problem before you're locked into a purchase. Here's what a licensed BC inspector actually checks, how to confirm they're licensed, and what to do if they find something serious.
Michael Lee · 6 min read
Strata Fees Explained: What's Actually Included
Strata fees aren't a flat tax on owning a condo, they're your share of the operating budget, sized by unit entitlement and topped up by a mandated reserve fund. Here's what's in that number.
Michael Lee · 7 min read
GST on New Construction Homes in BC: What Presale Buyers Need to Know
New homes and presale condos in BC are subject to 5% federal GST, unlike resale homes. Here's when it applies, and how the regular and new first-time buyer GST rebates work, per canada.ca.
Michael Lee · 6 min read
Property Transfer Tax in BC: What First-Time Buyers Actually Pay
BC's property transfer tax catches every buyer at closing, but first-time buyers and buyers of newly built homes can qualify for a full or partial exemption. Here's how the tax is calculated and where the current thresholds sit.
Michael Lee · 6 min read
How to Read a Strata Depreciation Report Before You Buy a Condo
A depreciation report is a planning document. Check its assumptions and the current strata records before relying on it in a purchase decision.
Michael Lee · 5 min read
What 'Subject-Free' Actually Means When You're Buying a Home
Before considering an offer without subjects, discuss the unresolved financing, inspection, document, and contract questions with the appropriate professionals.
Michael Lee · 4 min read