Author: David Hennessey

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows school locator

Are you moving to Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows and you wonder which school catchment your child will be in?
Do you wish to move to a particular school catchment area in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows?

Use this maple ridge pitt meadows school locator to locate the school. 
Created by School district 42.

Note from School district 42 website:
The school district 42 school locator application will help show your child’s designated catchment school based on your home address; however, your child may not be assigned to their catchment school if the building is at capacity. Please contact the principal of your child’s catchment school for more information.

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows area please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Understand the Seller’s Disclosure of Material Latent Defects Form

The Seller’s Disclosure of Material Latent Defects Form is an important document for both the buyer and seller of real estate in British Columbia to understand.

BCREA has created a new video for REALTORS® to share to help explain the Seller’s Disclosure of Material Latent Defects form. This form allows a seller and their Realtor to disclose any known material latent defects prior to buyers making an offer. The definition of what is a material latent defect is, is shared in this video.

Make sure you discuss all the details of any document you are going to complete and sign with your licensed real estate professional BEFORE you complete and sign it and get legal advice before completing and signing if you need to.

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Understand the Property Disclosure Statement – Important for Sellers and Buyers

The Property Disclosure Statement is one of the forms commonly used in real estate transactions in British Columbia. This form is where sellers disclose facts about the condition of the property so that buyers can make an informed decision when considering purchasing the property.

The form is different depending on the type of property concerned. For example, there are different questions found on the property disclosure statement for strata properties compared to non-strata properties.

An example of a question to be found on the form is:
Are you aware of any additions or alteration made without a required permit or final inspection, for example, building, electrical, gas etc?

Watch this educational video below created by BCREA to understand as a buyer or seller of real estate the function of the property disclosure statement  and your options and choices related to this document and when you should see legal advice.

Make sure you discuss all the details of any document you are going to complete and sign with your licensed real estate professional BEFORE you complete and sign it and get legal advice before completing andsigning if you need to.

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Understand the Disclosure of Referral Payment – for buyers and sellers of real estate

Did you know that the Disclosure of Referral Payment form must be used by a REALTOR® who intends to make a referral payment to another REALTOR®’s brokerage or to an unlicensed person when permitted to do so under the Real Estate Services Rules?

REALTORS® are required to follow specific rules set out by the BC Financial Services Authority as well as their own brokerage’s policies and procedures when paying a referral fee and you can get an understanding of what this form is all about and why it is important by watching the video below created by BCREA.

Make sure you discuss all the details of any document you are going to sign with your licensed real estate professional BEFORE you sign it and get legal advice before signing if you need to.

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Understand the Buyer’s Agency Exclusive Contract – includes who pays for the Agent

When you engage the services of a licensed professional real estate agent in British Columbia under a Buyer’s Agency Exclusive contract there are important details for you to understand. This educational video is a great starting point to remove a lot of the confusion about how this contract works and why you would want to have such an agreement in place with your real estate agent.

Watch the video (source: BCREA )and meet with your real estate agent to discuss the services they will provide you and all the other details of the contract including how your real estate agent will be paid BEFORE you sign the contract. If you are unsure always get legal advice before signing.

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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How to calculate your BC property flipping tax

To learn how to calculate your BC home flipping tax and find out if it is applicable in your situation, you will find detailed instructions and examples here on the Government of BC website.

You will be guided through the steps that include:

Step 1: Calculate your taxable income
Step 2: Calculate your net taxable income
Step 3: Calculate your tax rate
Step 4: Calculate your tax owing

Find out how to calculate your BC home flipping tax

The Government website includes a phone number to call and an email to ask questions.

NOTE: Make sure you get professional tax advice about the BC flipping tax before you sell your property so you know what will be your obligation. Also, make sure you investigate if you have to pay the Federal Flipping tax which is NOT the same as the BC flipping tax.

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If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Video: NEW BC Home Flipping Tax Now in Effect

As of January 1, 2025, the BC Home Flipping Tax is now in effect. This NEW tax is distinct from the existing federal property flipping tax and specifically targets short-term property sales within British Columbia.

You need to get professional tax advise to make sure you time a sale of property so you do not get hit by this tax. The tax rate is 20 per cent for sales within the first 365 days of ownership, gradually decreasing until it is eliminated at 730 days.

The BC Government has released a new video about the tax. Check it out  below.

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows area please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Maple Ridge Parks Finder

 

Thinking of moving to live in Maple Ridge and wondering where are all the parks so you can choose a home in an area close to a park then use this useful link Maple Ridge Parks Finder

If you would like to learn more about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows area please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Pitt Meadows Bottle Return, Old Clothes Donation and Recycle for Free

As a resident of Pitt Meadows you may or may not know about the below convenient services;

Pitt Meadows Bottle and Return it Depot details here

Pitt Meadows Old Clothes Donation Bin details here

Pitt Meadows Recycle for Free details here

Learn about other Pitt Meadows Services here

Looking for a local real estate professional? If you would like to learn about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows area please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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Pitt Meadows Utilities: what is included?

Pitt Meadows Utilities:

At the time of writing the City of Pitt Meadows supplies water, sewar and waste removal for properties in the defined areas. Make sure you check with the city hall before buying to confirm you are receiving these utilities. Find more details here. Provided utility charges are billed on your annual Property Tax Notice. The City of Pitt Meadows does not manage curbside recycling collection, it is a service provided free to residents by Recycle BC

For details on resident services in Pitt Meadows go here

Looking for a local real estate professional? If you would like to learn about how I serve my clients in buying and selling real estate in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows area please contact me here to book a time for an introductory free consultation.

Once we meet you get your own personal copy of the special buyers or seller guide books I created that help you become more informed about todays more complex real estate buying or selling journey. Knowledge is power.

Sincerely,

David Hennessey

REALTOR®

eXp Realty

604 626 8903

 

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