Let’s Find Your Vancouver Home — Together.
Buying your home should be exciting, not overwhelming. I’ll personally guide you through financing, property viewings, crafting competitive offers, and smoothly navigating closing details, step by step, ensuring confident and informed decisions every time.
Your 7-Step Home-Buying Roadmap
Here’s exactly how we’ll get you the keys — one clear step at a time.
Kick-Off Consultation
Goals & Budget
Schedule a 30-minute call with me to set your goals, budget, and timeline.
Smart Home Search
Find Your Home
I’ll set up daily MLS auto-emails tailored to your wish list, so great listings hit your inbox first.
Property Tours
Compare & Evaluate
We’ll tour homes (virtual or in-person). I’ll flag strata red-flags, resale value, and price-per-sq-ft comps.
Writing the Offer
Craft & Negotiate
I draft a competitive offer, explain clauses, and negotiate on your behalf for the best terms.
Due Diligence & Subject Removal
Inspect & Approve
Inspections, financing, strata review — I coordinate everything so subjects come off with zero surprises.
Closing Details
Sign & Fund
I liaise with your lender and notary: deposits, wire transfers, title registration—handled.
Move-In Day
Keys & Welcome
Key hand-off, utility setup, and my post-move support so you settle in smoothly.
Essential Resources for a Smooth Purchase
Buying a home shouldn’t feel overwhelming. These resources keep you informed and confident—before, during, and after your search.
Mortgage Basics & Pre-Approval
Get lender-ready with my checklist and tips to lock the best rate.
First-Time Buyer Guide
A step-by-step playbook from saving a down-payment to move-in day.
All Buyer Guides
Explore every deep-dive article—taxes, strata docs, market trends, and more.
Understand Your Closing Costs
Beyond your down-payment, budget for these common purchase costs in British Columbia
Property Transfer Tax
Property Transfer Tax
Home Inspection
Title Insurance
FAQs
Find answers to your most pressing questions about buying property in Vancouver.
You need 5 % down on the first $500 000, 10 % on the portion from $500 000 – $1 million, and 20 % for homes over $1.5 million.
Plan for 2 – 4 % of the purchase price: Property Transfer Tax (see table below), legal/notary $1 200 – $2 000, inspection ≈ $600, appraisal ≈ $350, title insurance/adjustments, and 5 % GST if the home is brand-new (with exemptions noted under presales).
Subjects make your offer conditional—common ones are financing, inspection, insurance, and strata-document review. If a subject isn’t satisfied you can walk away and keep your deposit. For resale homes you also get a 3-business-day Home Buyer Protection Period that started Jan 3 2023.
No. The federal ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing has been extended to Jan 1 2027, with only narrow exemptions (certain work-permit holders, refugees, etc.).
Look for moisture issues, appliance age, window seals, and check the building-envelope history. A licensed inspector should also review the strata’s depreciation report and financials.
Most sales close in 30-60 days; 90 days is common if either party needs more time for financing or moving logistics.
PTT is 1 % on the first $200 000, 2 % up to $2 million, 3 % to $3 million, 5 % above that. First-time buyers pay no PTT up to $500 000 (see Gov BC for details).
Offers are blind. A high deposit, flexible dates, and fewer subjects make your bid stronger—just never waive critical due-diligence subjects unless you can absorb the risk.
Pre-qualification is a quick estimate; pre-approval is a written commitment (90-120 days) based on your credit and income and lets you remove a financing subject with confidence.
Ready to Find Your Next Home?
Whether you're just starting your search or narrowing down options, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s explore what’s out there — and what’s possible.