Resources for Buyers & Sellers in
Resources for Buyers & Sellers in
Greater Vancouver & Fraser Valley
As part of my commitment to providing trusted, transparent guidance, I’ve curated the
most important government and consumer resources for buyers and sellers in our market.
These are legitimate, frequently used tools to help you make confident decisions—
whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in real estate.
BC REAL ESTATE RESOURCES
Consumer Protection & Licensing
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BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)
Regulator for real estate services; consumer guides, rights, and complaint process.
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Find a Licensed Professional
Verify your Realtor's licence and standing.
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Strata Property Act & Resources
Everything strata-related: bylaws, governance, and owner rights.
Market Stats & Housing Trends
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Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Home Price Index (HPI), market watch, and benchmark pricing.
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Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Monthly stats and regional insights.
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MLS® HPI Tool (CREA)
Interactive charts and pricing comparisons.
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Statistics Canada - Housing Data
National housing, mortgage, and affordability data.
Property Information & Title Records
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BC Assessment (BCA)
Official assessed values, comparables, and property reports.
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Land Title & Survey Authority of BC
Order title searches, legal documents, and property plans.
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Land Owner Transparency Registry
Beneficial ownership registry for BC.
Zoning, Mapping & City Info
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City of Vancouver VanMap
Zoning, property boundaries, and utilities.
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City of Surrey COSMOS
Zoning, servicing, and property details.
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City of Richmond RIM
Zoning and property report tool.
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Metro Vancouver - Area Maps
Electoral area and zoning details.
Taxes & Fees
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Property Transfer Tax (PTT)
Info, exemptions, and official calculator.
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BC Home Flipping Tax (2025)
New rules and calculations.
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Empty Homes Tax (City of Vancouver)
Declaration and payment portal.
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Speculation & Vacancy Tax
Declare and pay online.
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Underused Housing Tax (Federal)
Annual filing requirements.
Financing & Affordability Tools
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CMHC Mortgage Calculators
Affordability, payment, and insurance calculators.
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FCAC Mortgage Calculator
Government of Canada calculator for payments and amortization.
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RRSP Home Buyers' Plan
Withdraw RRSP savings tax-free for a down payment.
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GST/HST New Housing Rebate
Eligibility and claims for new homes.
Homeownership Costs & Rebates
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Home Owner Grant (BC)
Apply online for annual grant.
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Property Tax Deferment
Low-interest loan for eligible homeowners.
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City of Vancouver Property Tax Account
Balances, due dates, and homeowner grant link.
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CleanBC / Better Homes Rebates
Rebates for energy upgrades and heat pumps.
New Home & Presale Verification
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BC Housing - New Home Registry
Check warranty coverage and builder licensing.
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Home Warranty Insurance (2-5-10 coverage)
Overview of warranty protection.
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Builder Licence Registry
Verify builder licensing.
BC SCHOOL CATCHMENTS & RANKINGS
School Rankings
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BC Student Success Website
Official BC school rankings and performance data.
Burnaby Schools
- Elementary SchoolsCatchment info.
- Secondary SchoolsCatchment info.
Tri-Cities Area
- School Catchment Search ToolFind your catchment.
- School Map (PDF)Downloadable map.
Langley
- School Catchment Search ToolCatchment lookup.
How to Use These Resources
As your partner in real estate, I’ll guide you through which of these tools are most relevant to your goals. Whether you’re:
Buying: we’ll use affordability calculators, zoning lookups, and title searches.
Selling: we’ll verify assessments, title records, and tax obligations.
Investing: we’ll review ownership transparency, market dashboards, and tax rules.
If you’d like a step-by-step walkthrough of these resources tailored to your situation, let’s schedule a consultation.
