Vancouver condo buyers

What most condo buyers miss in Vancouver

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. I built free strata lessons that cover everything below in detail.

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Six things I check before recommending any condo

Here is the overview. My 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. My depreciation lesson walks you through reading one.

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Special levies

A low reserve fund with deferred repairs means the seller is passing their liability to you. I teach you how to check levy history and fund strength in the special levies lesson.

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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. I show you how to evaluate both in the lessons.

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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. I cover red flags in the strata lesson.

Condo buyer guide questions

Most condo mistakes happen when buyers underestimate building risk. These answers reinforce what to look for.

Learn how strata works before you buy

Interactive lessons on Form B certificates, depreciation reports, special levies, and red flags to watch for.