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FALSE CREEK UPDATES
Check here for the latest updates from the False Creek South Neighbourhood Association.
Updates
2020-JANUARY:
A letter from the False Creek South Neighbourhood Association.
COVID-19 Procedures & Provisions
Our new "normal" has brought along many new practices for how we conduct Real Estate business during this time. Here are some updates and information of how we've adjusted in order to continue helping you and protect you and your families.
COVID-19 Updates & Revised Practices.
2020-06: COVID-19 Real Estate Showing Requirements
2020-03: Real Estate Agents deemed "Essential" during Pandemic
Real Estate Updates
Below are a few of the concerns, updates and interesting articles I want to share with you so you can make the most well-informed decisions regarding your homes. Check back regularly to see what's new!
Why are Strata Insurance Premiums Rising?
For those of you who own strata, the latest concern over Strata Insurance costs rising so drastically is of key interest. The REBGV released a video explaining why insurance rates are soaring, below is a brief summary.More...
Why the rising prices now?
Catastrophic losses have steadily risen in Canada for severe weather losses (350% increase), claims costs have doubled since 2014 at a steady increase. Insurance companies use interest rates on investments to generate revenue, if difficult conditions like this last 1-2 years they can absorb costs, but 3+ years of this means they need to reconsider their risks. Most insurers are currently operating at a loss, paying out more than they’re collecting in premiums, causing a hard market.
What do purchasers and sellers need to know?
Knowing as much as possible about the strata corporation including:
Catastrophic losses have steadily risen in Canada for severe weather losses (350% increase), claims costs have doubled since 2014 at a steady increase. Insurance companies use interest rates on investments to generate revenue, if difficult conditions like this last 1-2 years they can absorb costs, but 3+ years of this means they need to reconsider their risks. Most insurers are currently operating at a loss, paying out more than they’re collecting in premiums, causing a hard market.
What do purchasers and sellers need to know?
Knowing as much as possible about the strata corporation including:
- requesting a summary of their current insurance program and details of any claims in past 5 years
- ensuring that the property has a depreciation report, that there’s a plan of action in the report and funding being undertaken
- understanding maintenance programs, reviewing bylaws to ensure that strata corp takes responsibility
- check for visible loss prevention programs (sprinkler head cages, etc)
- reach out to individual insurance brokers regarding Unit Owner Insurance to bridge/dovetail the strata insurance
To watch the full video, click HERE
BC Provisions for Tenants & Landlords
Landlords with existing eviction orders can, if necessary, take tenants to court to enforce the order starting on July 2 as part of the provincial government’s recent relaxing of tenancy rule restrictions that were implemented at the beginning of the pandemic. MORE INFO
Province outlines repayment framework to support tenants and landlords. To ensure renters have a reasonable timeframe to pay back any rent they owe from the emergency, the Province is putting in place a repayment framework. Read the full article HERE.
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