What is StrataPress? StrataPress is a free one-stop solution for Strata Corporations. It provides Property Managers, REALTORS®, Lawyers, and Notaries with a streamlined online document management and communication platform. StrataPress is a quick and efficient method to order, manage, sell, and receive strata documents for free, and provides strata complexes with the right tools to
There are many property management companies to choose from in the Lower Mainland, and no two companies are alike. Selecting a company experienced in real estate and property management is highly beneficial. CENTURY 21 Prudential Estates (RMD) Ltd. offers a wide range of services for all your real estate needs. Their team has
Managing a rental property or strata building is no easy task. It involves a unique set of skills, takes a lot of commitment, and requires real estate, rental, and strata industry expertise, knowledge of building maintenance and systems, and familiarity with finances and budgeting. Property management is beneficial for rental properties and strata buildings. A
A Strata Property Manager and Rental Property Manager both assist with overseeing and managing real estate properties. Although they may appear to be very similar, they differ in a variety of ways. Whether you are a homeowner, renter, property investor, or Strata Corporation, it is key to understand the difference between the two roles. Strata
Winter is one of the most difficult seasons for property owners and landlords. Colder temperatures lead to freezing, snow, and ice (or in the lower mainland, lots of rain). These elements can be a major safety hazard if your property is not well maintained. To add to the safety hazards, increased time spent indoors means
In the past, word of mouth and signage were successful when marketing a rental property. Since the pandemic, many things have changed. Rental property owners struggled to get their property in front of potential renters due to increased restrictions such as limited in-person showings, lack of networking, and solely relying on word-of-mouth. Now more than
COVID-19 has affected everyone in different ways, including the rental property management industry. The focus has shifted from revenue and portfolio growth to improvement of current procedures and tools. The rental property management industry is not disappearing. It has survived many economic downturns, natural disasters, and other catastrophic events. Instead, Rental Property Managers are modifying
A few months ago, we shared 5 reasons why you need a rental property manager. As you may have read, owning an investment property is an achievement, but it can also come with many management tasks, responsibilities, and specific knowledge that can take up a lot of your time. We feel there are many reasons
Owning an investment property is an exciting achievement that offers financial security, mortgage assistance, tax breaks and deductions, and property appreciation (to name a few). With a steady increase in rental rates in Greater Vancouver and low vacancy rates, investing in Real Estate couldn’t be a better investment. Although there are many benefits to owning
An unhealthy strata insurance market is hopefully coming to an end in 2021 with BC insurers agreeing to put an end to ‘best terms pricing’. With ‘best terms pricing’, strata corporations had to pay the highest rate quoted for insurance premiums, even if there were lower rates quoted from different insurers. The reason for this
