Hello Duttons Residents, We hope that you and your loved ones are well in these unprecedented times. This week’s blog has a maintenance-related theme. Since we are not conducting routine maintenance inspections, we encourage you to check all the smoke alarms in your home. Plus we are offering FREE smoke alarm batteries. Our maintenance coordinator, Faye
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Strata Living in Victoria
Apartments, town homes, and condominiums in Victoria are the most common forms of Stratas, but it doesn’t stop there. Even select detached single-family homes can be part of a Strata in what’s known as a Bare Land Strata.
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The Duttons Journey for Seller, Buyer and Owner clients. Let’s get started!
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RENTAL SHOWING AGENT
We are now searching for the best person to join our team, as a Rental Showing Agent.
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Speculation & Vacancy Tax
To claim your exemption, you must register your property by March 31, 2019.
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Taxes, utilities to push Victoria rents to 3.7% higher in 2017
British Columbia’s maximum residential rental rate increase will jump to 3.7% next year, a 28% surge over 2016’s 2.9% limit. The rate is set each fall by the province and is tied to the Consumer Price Index plus a 2% base allotment. Between 2014 and 2016 increases were capped below 3% while 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2012 saw rates at or above 4%.
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Vacancy Rates in Victoria
Late last month, the Times Colonist reported that there’s “little relief in sight for renters” in Victoria. Vacancy rates in Victoria for renters have been very low, sitting at just 0.6% according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Our internal statistics at Duttons confirm these statistics. We manage more than 550 condos, houses, townhomes and our internal vacancy rate has been near 0% the last 12 months.
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Interview with Brian Ogilvie, Director of Operations
In a detail-oriented business, Brian’s skills are critical to ensure our property owner’s interests are well looked after. We chatted with Brian and wanted to share more about him, as well as how he helps makes Duttons the best Property Management company in Victoria.
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Condensation – what you need to know
You’ve probably noticed water on your windows or maybe even black staining on your drywall. Do you know what causes this? It’s condensation, moisture from interior air in your home.
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Preparing for the Season
With the time change behind us and fallen leaves strewn about, it’s time to think about protecting your home before the winter months.
We’ve rounded up some quick and easy weekend tasks to get done around the house in the next few weeks.
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