Advisory focus
Strata documents
Minutes, bylaws, and AGM records tell you whether this building is well-run or heading for trouble. The strata lesson teaches you exactly what to look for in a Form B.
Vancouver condo buyers
Buying a condo in Vancouver means buying into a strata corporation. Most buyers focus on the unit. The building is what determines your cost, your risk, and your resale value. Free strata lessons cover everything below in detail.
Most condo mistakes happen when buyers underestimate building risk. These answers reinforce what to look for.
Here is the overview. Free strata lessons cover Form B reviews, depreciation reports, and special levies with interactive examples.
Advisory focus
Strata documents
Minutes, bylaws, and AGM records tell you whether this building is well-run or heading for trouble. The strata lesson teaches you exactly what to look for in a Form B.
Advisory focus
Depreciation reports
This report shows what repairs are coming and when. If you skip it, you are guessing at your real cost of ownership. The depreciation lesson walks you through reading one.
Advisory focus
Special levies
A low reserve fund with deferred repairs means the seller is passing their liability to you. The special levies lesson shows you how to check levy history and fund strength.
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Layout vs square footage
A well-designed 600 sq ft unit beats a cramped 750 sq ft every day. Size on paper and livability are different things. The lessons show you how to evaluate both.
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Building quality vs unit finish
Granite countertops do not offset a failing building envelope. Structure, systems, and maintenance history matter more than cosmetic upgrades. The lessons teach you where to look.
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Right price, wrong building
If a unit is cheap, the market usually knows why. Understand the discount before calling it a deal. The strata lesson covers the red flags.