In tight rental market, here’s how to prepare for potential increase at renewal
The rental market may be “hot”, but it’s not stupid.
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‘Forever renters:’ Nine million Canadians have given up on homeownership
If this stat is only half correct, there will be 4.5 million more renters. How will you address this opportunity?
Read Full ArticleMove over boomers, Gen Z, millennials most engaged in tracking financial goals
Millennials and Gen Z are the largest demographic cohort of renters. They are smart and know what they want. Landlords listen to what they need if you want to charge premium rents.
Read Full ArticleTech companies keep adding offices despite employees being reluctant to actually work in them
Tech leaders accommodating hybrid work and building out the future of collaborative workspaces. These tenants are high-income earners and demand convenience. How are you setting up your rental properties to attract these high-paying tenants?
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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.