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Victoria homeowners appealing ‘surreal’ property assessments

Victoria homeowners appealing ‘surreal’ property assessments

A Victoria homeowner is gearing up for a fight with B.C. Assessment after the property valuation she received in the mail last week “simply did not reflect reality.
Property assessments are inaccurate more often than you might think, says author

Property assessments are inaccurate more often than you might think, says author

As many as 20 per cent of all residential property owners in the province should be appealing their property assessments, says the man who has literally written the book on the assessment appeals process.
Opinion: Land Value Capture idea gaining traction as housing affordability crisis continues

Opinion: Land Value Capture idea gaining traction as housing affordability crisis continues

Proposed tax would target landowners making a windfall when land values skyrocket due to rezoning or new infrastructure, says BC Government & Service Employees' Union
Richmond plans to introduce a second penalty option for short-term rental violations

Richmond plans to introduce a second penalty option for short-term rental violations

The proposed option carries smaller fine but simplifies dispute process
Property assessments are inaccurate more often than you might think, says author

Property assessments are inaccurate more often than you might think, says author

As many as 20 per cent of all residential property owners in the province should be appealing their property assessments, says the man who has literally written the book on the assessment appeals process.
Comment: Metro Vancouver just one city in global real estate slowdown

Comment: Metro Vancouver just one city in global real estate slowdown

If you think we’re the only ones experiencing declining sales and prices, think again
Assessed values of detached homes fall 12% in West Vancouver

Assessed values of detached homes fall 12% in West Vancouver

Condo values on the rise across the North Shore
2018’s Metro Vancouver home sales lowest in 18 years

2018’s Metro Vancouver home sales lowest in 18 years

West Vancouver detached prices see region's biggest annual drop, down 13.5 per cent
Michael Bublé's Burnaby property doubles in value to $21 million

Michael Bublé's Burnaby property doubles in value to $21 million

Crooner built mansion with an underground ice rink on Government Road property

Province’s priciest homes see millions wiped off assessed value

B.C.’s total real estate value is more than $1.99 trillion, up 7.45% from last year, says B.C. Assessment