LOCAL BUYING GUIDES
Your city. Your kind of home.
Choose where you want to live, then the home you’re considering.
Compare building records, garage space and the work done to a home.
Explore Surrey neighbourhoods
Check which municipality the address belongs to, then compare access and upkeep.
Explore Langley neighbourhoods
Look closely at room layouts, site conditions and the cost of ownership.
Explore Abbotsford neighbourhoods
Compare building access, parking and the routes you use every day.
Explore Richmond neighbourhoods
Test the journey from street to front door, including slopes and stairs.
Explore Coquitlam neighbourhoodsHow to use these guides
Pick a city, then a kind of home.
Each guide covers the local context, what to check at a viewing and the questions to ask before you offer.
Choose your city
Start with the city where your daily routes work best.
Choose a home type
Condo, townhouse, detached, presale or downsizing.
Use the viewing checks
Bring the guide’s questions to each showing.
Ask about the details
Bring what you find into a conversation with Benny.
Home types compared
What changes with each kind of home.
A quick comparison of responsibilities. Every property still needs its own review.
Condo
- You own your unit; the strata manages common property
- Monthly strata fees and bylaws apply
- Read minutes, budget and depreciation report
Townhouse
- Often strata-titled, with shared exterior repairs
- Check stairs, parking and storage
- Ask about roofs, siding and special levies
Detached home
- You maintain the house and the land
- Inspect the roof, drainage and major systems
- Check permits for suites and renovations
Presale
- You buy from plans before the home is built
- Deposits are paid before completion
- Review the disclosure statement with your lawyer
At the viewing
Look past the staging.
Furniture and lighting can make any room look right. Measure, open and test the things you will use every day.
- Measure key rooms against your furniture
- Open closets, cupboards and storage lockers
- Check light at the time you would be home
- Note questions to send before you offer