Do I Need a Survey?

In British Columbia, the need for a survey depends on the specific circumstances of your property. In general, a survey may be necessary or useful for things like buying or selling a home, making changes to your property, or resolving boundary disputes.

If you are buying or selling a home in British Columbia, a survey is not typically required as part of the process. However, it is still a good idea to have a survey done, as it can help you understand the boundaries of your property and any potential issues with the property. You may also want to consider getting a survey if you are taking out a mortgage, as many lenders will require a survey as part of the loan process.

If you are planning to make major changes to your…

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Based on BCREA's housing forecast for the second quarter, the housing market in BC is not doing well and is currently at a low-activity state. There are fewer sales and listings than usual. This has caused home prices to adjust after the sharp rise in interest rates with home sales starting the year down 50% from last year and still about 25% lower than usual. This may also affect the new home construction market, but long-term population growth is expected to keep housing starts higher than normal.

When the housing market is slow, people usually spend less money on home-related things like furniture and appliances. However, in British Columbia, retail sales have remained steady, possibly because people have been spending less for the past two years.

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CityFest, an annual festival organised by local youth, is returning to North Vancouver. The festival will coincide with the province's Youth Week and will take place on May 6th from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Shipyards.

CityFest began in 2002 as a small party celebrating the opening of the Centennial Skate Park. The festival has since expanded to include performing and visual arts, interactive projects, food, and a large skate competition. It is now run annually by local youth volunteers during Youth Week, who plan, coordinate, and execute the event.

“Youth Week is a celebration intended to build strong connections between youth and their communities,” said Mayor Linda Buchanan. As City of North Vancouver's mayor, Buchanan is a proud partner of…

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