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October 6, 2023

7 ways to get ready for fall

Sure signs that fall’s coming are shorter days and the start of school. It's also time to begin preparing our homes for oncoming cooler weather.
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August 29, 2023

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave and drought

Here's how to make your lawn and garden look good when the weather isn't.

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July 11, 2023

Home insurance and wildfire season: What you need to know

During this crisis, it’s important to understand what you should expect from your insurance.
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June 28, 2023

Home security – 11 tips to protect your belongings

It’s summertime and the living is easy, especially for potential thieves. Here’s some advice on how to protect your home.
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May 18, 2023

Grants of $5,600 to make homes energy efficient

Here's how to apply for the grant offered by the federal government.
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May 15, 2023

Asbestos exposure remains a risk in older homes

If you own, or are looking to buy, a pre-1990s home, you’ll need to understand the risks of asbestos.
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May 13, 2023

Know the rules when insuring secondary suites

If you’re a home owner who has a secondary suite, it’s important to let your insurer know and to buy insurance to cover it.
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May 10, 2023

It's time to test your smoke detector

How to make sure your smoke detector is protecting you.
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September 28, 2022

How to prepare your lawn for winter

Follow these tips for a healthy lawn next summer!
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September 21, 2022

Here are 9 ways to get ready for fall

Fall means it’s time to begin preparing our homes for oncoming cooler weather.
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June 3, 2022

Property taxes 101

Property tax notices are sent in June and are due the first or second business day in July, depending on the municipality.
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April 12, 2021

Are BC home owners protected against title fraud?

Two rare fraud attempts highlight protection for home owners.
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February 22, 2021

Eight ways you can prepare for a disaster

Natural disasters can strike at any time. How can you prepare for a natural disaster?
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February 12, 2021

Aging in place: Top tips on how you can adapt your home

Whether you’re looking for your ‘forever’ home or already live there, adjusting its design will help make your life easier and safer.
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February 5, 2021

Get your home ready for spring using these simple steps

As you emerge from your winter cocoon, you’ll want to start the spring repairs and updates your home requires.

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January 27, 2021

Complete your speculation and vacancy tax declaration

Residential property owners in communities where the speculation and vacancy tax applies will soon receive their declaration package.
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September 15, 2020

Provincial government changes strata insurance regulations

These changes are intended to address rising strata insurance costs that have affected strata owners in BC.

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September 11, 2020

Strata insurance – where are we at?

Read an update on how the Insurance Bureau of Canada has responded to unusually high insurance premiums faced by strata corporations.
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August 14, 2020

Home suite home: Making a basement suite feel like home

Making the most out of a limited amount of space is a constant challenge for home owners with basement suites.

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June 18, 2020

What’s happening in BC’s strata insurance market?

The BC Financial Services Authority found strata insurance premiums rose by about 40 per cent, with deductibles seeing triple digit increases.