Yikes, according to Statistics Canada, the number of renters in B.C. grew almost three times more than the number of homeowners over the last 10 years. The major work is to properly screen for good tenants and to keep the property in good condition with regular repairs & maintenance.
Read Full ArticleRental Stats & Trends
A collection of research and reports on the topic of Rental Stats & Trends in the rental property management business around the globe. Read through, see where opportunities are heading and share your opinions.
Browse Playlist
Canada’s Mortgage Boom Is Almost Entirely Uninsured As Investors Take Over
Growth in mortgage debt is mainly driven by investors. Stats show a long-term stable market for rental properties and demand for property management.
Read Full ArticleCensus shows Vancouver’s housing problem persisting
If you read the stats, the problem isn’t new as it has been happening for decades. The question is instead of blaming the government and society for the lack of rental housing. How can both the private and public sectors create a viable solution to address the multiple tiers of housing for each demographic group? The fact is that new purpose-built rentals are not “cheap” unless they get subsidized by the government. As buildings age, the maintenance and repair costs increase. A never-ending and challenging problem. Can near and long-term solutions are created by crowdsourcing?
Read Full ArticleRent Is Up a Staggering 28 Percent Since August 2021. Here’s Why.
Rising rents appear to be global vs local.
Read Full ArticleExclusive articles on Rental Stats & Trends in Canada
Vancouver-area renters: Here's where it's cheapest, and where you'd pay the most
Liv.rent's rent analysis is a fair representation of the rent rates across the different municipalities vs. other reports that make it look like the high asking rents in downtown Vancouver are the same across the board. What are your thoughts?
Census shows Vancouver’s housing problem persisting
If you read the stats, the problem isn't new as it has been happening for decades. The question is instead of blaming the government and society for the lack of rental housing. How can both the private and public sectors create a viable solution to address the multiple tiers of housing for each demographic group? The fact is that new purpose-built rentals are not "cheap" unless they get subsidized by the government. As buildings age, the maintenance and repair costs increase. A never-ending and challenging problem. Can near and long-term solutions are created by crowdsourcing?
Recent growth in Vancouver’s technology sector heightens demand for office space
Vancouver continues to attract global tech companies. We are the Silicon Valley of the North. Attracting more highly skilled workers who need rental housing.