News

Alright, we’ll admit, it’s hard to get excited about a new heating-ventilation-air-conditioning (HVAC) system. But we are very happy with the results!

Please read here to learn about the timeline for allowed rent increases in BC in 2021 and beyond.

In our newsletter this month: monthly sales stats in #YYJ, a success story, congrats to Barb, a video from Ainsley, why you need a realtor in a hot market, what to do in Cook St Village, featured rentals & sales listings. Enjoy!

Read “3 Minute Relaxation for Uncertain Times” – an article about breathing & relaxation from Sarah Blair, our full time Property Manager Assistant, who also teaches yoga.

Here’s what happened in the month of March in the Victoria real estate market…. “The fast pace of Victoria real estate market surges on … “

Read our Success Story for # 1004 – 379 Tyee Road. We managed this beautiful penthouse condo until our client was ready to sell.

Lots of great things to do and local businesses to visit in the wonderful Cook Street Village, in Fairfield. Check out these great businesses …

Q: Can Landlords Use Email As A Method of Service? Short Answer: Yes. Learn more.

Welcome to the Wade, located at 1105 Pandora Avenue, off Cook Street. Set in one of the most walkable neighbourhoods in the city, Harris Green District! Mere steps to cafes, boutique shops, groceries, Cook St Village + bike lanes & oceanfront pathways. Learn more.

Barb Higgins celebrates 3 years with us! She brightens our day, every day. Congrats! Learn more about what Barb does for our PM division.

“David has been extremely professional and has provided us exceptional service. Truly an outstanding representation of what kind of service Duttons provides to their clients.”

- Anna Clarkson

"In a world of businesses that claim to do things differently, the team at Duttons does. They have an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing by their customers, employees, and suppliers. The owners have set the bar for being a values-driven business. The community and the Real Estate and property management industries are fortunate in having people like Ole and David represent them."

- Clemens Rettich

"Before we signed on with Duttons, we had another property management company that always seemed to serve us problems for which they had no answers. Two years ago, we let them go and signed on with Duttons. From Day 1, I was sold on them. They vet renters thoroughly, they vet owners thoroughly and, for both of our rental units, there hasn't yet been a problem they can't handle. I highly recommend them."

- Heidi Pringle

"What a thrill!!! Thank you. We feel so grateful for David's help. Thank you for your warmth and friendship. Can't wait to move in to the new place! We didn't think living in a house was in the cards for a while. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

- Jesse Owens

"I am currently renting an apartment from Duttons. I'd like so say how impressed I am with the professionalism of everyone I have dealt with along the way. I am a firm believer that employees, for the most part, mirror the example their supervisor sets for them. Kudos to you (David) and your leadership style!"

- Maddie Parks

"David and Ole define what being a boutique, community oriented company is all about. Great staff, very professional and courteous. Always taking the time to give back generously to their community, their commitment to excellence is exemplary and sets a high bar for others to follow. I’ve worked directly with them for many years and known David for even longer. I can’t say enough about him and what a great company Duttons is."

- Tony Brinks

“David, we enjoyed working with all of you and really appreciated your professionalism and dedication to selling our house. We are already recommending your Team to our friends who are thinking of selling their houses.”

- Ron and Beverly

“David, thank you for all your efforts. I appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail and will not hesitate to recommend you.”

- Sandra Volb

“Please send our sincerest praise to Ole and David who did a spectacular job of finding us the perfect home on Bear Mountain. When it came to answering numerous questions, researching details and helping us negotiate a great price, we had a winning team working for us. Thank you so much Ole and David!!”

- Jeff and Angel Kibble

“Thank you too for the generous card, David. I know I wouldn’t be in this condo if I hadn’t met you, and that’s gift enough! You’re an exceptional REALTOR®, and I’ll be delighted to recommend you highly to anyone considering buying or selling a home.”

- Elizabeth McLean

“I want to express my satisfaction with Duttons over the past 6 years of our association. Duttons gave helpful advice and support to us as buyers, handled the property management in a very thorough and professional manner and, lastly, negotiated a quick and satisfactory sale for me.”

- Lori Gall

"It’s been nearly two weeks since our move-in date and I haven’t thanked you, Ole, for all of your knowledge, guidance and thoughtful advice throughout the home purchase process! We are yelling your name from the real estate roof tops, and anyone who is lovely we will send your way for a truly un-real estate-y experience."

- Adam & Kirsten

"We’ve worked with the Duttons team for more than 20 years. First with their Property Management division and then, when it was time to sell our condo, with the Sales division. Everyone we’ve encountered at Duttons through those years have been professional, knowledgeable, caring and attentive to details. Working recently with Ole and Reiner was a pleasure and they did a great job at selling our condo in difficult market conditions. We really appreciate all your efforts to get us a great price for our unit and making the selling process a pleasure. Thanks again for all your help. We would not hesitate to recommend the Duttons team to anyone."

- Alain & Marion

"Working with Ole Schmidt was a great experience. He is patient, knowledgeable, and full of good advice. I would not hesitate to recommend him"

- Andrew Williamson

"Dealing with Ole Schmidt was a pleasure. He was respectful and patient with us three siblings as we dealt with selling our recently deceased mother's home. I'd recommend him without hesitation."

- Anna Norris

"When we decided to sell (our) unit, we turned to Duttons, specifically Ole Schmidt, to sell it for us. Ole was excellent. Kind, knowledgeable, attentive to my mother, and very good at getting us the best possible sales price. I highly recommend this company. Gold star on all fronts."

- Antonia Bowring

"A colleague suggested we reach out to Duttons when we began searching for a condo in Victoria and we are so glad we did! Ole was incredibly knowledgeable, quick and thorough in responding to all of our questions, and really helped us feel comfortable with the entire process from start to finish. Thank you, Ole, for helping us buy our dream home - we couldn't be happier!"

- Ashley Burridge de Moscoso

"Ole helped my wife and I buy our home and we couldn't have been happier with the service that he provided. At every step, he gave us honest and helpful advice to ensure that we bought the house that was perfect for us. Thanks Ole!"

- Chris Robb

"In a world of businesses that claim to do things differently, the team at Duttons does. They have an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing by their customers, employees, and suppliers. The owners have set the bar for being a values-driven business. The community and the Real Estate and property management industries are fortunate in having people like Ole and David represent them."

- Clemens Rettich

"We are very grateful to have had Ole and his team at Duttons act as our agent in the recent sale of our townhouse. We could not be more pleased with their services for us and we would highly recommend them to others looking for an excellent agent that will get their client the best results possible. They were always very professional and respectful, knowledgeable and hard working, responsive and reliable, flexible, organized and efficient. Thanks Ole and team!!"

- D & L

"I really appreciated Ole's honesty, availability and organization. I'll happily be referring him along to anyone who is looking for a realtor. Thank you!"

- Dave Hlannon

"Thank you Ole for your expertise and ability. It has been a pleasure. I will continue to recommend you to all I know."

- Debbie Lamb

"Ole Schmidt of Dutton's was recommended to us by our mortgage broker and we have been extremely impressed by his level of attention, responsiveness and integrity. Ole and Ainsley helped my parents navigate the Victoria real estate market and find the perfect home in which to downsize, with patience, tact and excellent advice. We felt that they really listened to my parents' needs and concerns and went above and beyond in ensuring that my parents were happy and supported throughout the process, from viewings, to making the offer, to dealing with the inspection and closing. I would highly recommend Dutton's and in particular, Ole Schmidt and Ainsley Gower."

- Dorothy Wong

"Thanks Ole! We SO appreciate your help throughout this process. Can't say enough good things about you guys. A big thanks, once again, to you and Christina."

- Ellen Rooney & Gary Seronik

"Ole and Christina were amazing and supportive as they guided us through the purchase of our Island home. They are professional, committed and enjoyable to work with. I would highly recommend the Duttons team to anyone looking to purchase a home!"

- Heather Bell

"I have high expectations and get quite upset with less than professional performance. You (Ole) met all our expectations very well. Your communications were very succinct and useful, giving us confidence we were in good hands. Thanks and well done!"

- Jim Crawford

"You (Ole) and the team at Duttons have been a pleasure to deal with; professional, courteous, accurate and effective."

- Joe & Frances Hedges

"Thank you for the prompt service; it is very nice to receive feedback so timely. We are also selling another property up-island and we have to say that Duttons' communication and professionalism are remarkable."

- Jordan & Shelly Mark

"Ole is a great realtor, very responsive and knowledgeable. He spent a lot of time with us making sure that we found a home that works for our young family."

- Juan Ramirez

"Once it was recommended by a friend that we deal with Duttons as our real estate company and Ole Schmidt in particular as our agent, the search for a townhouse from 800 km distance became feasible. Ole is a real gem! We greatly appreciated his meticulous attention to detail, his prompt responses to queries, and his in-depth knowledge of the Victoria market. At the outset he made a great effort to get to know our personal needs and desires. He also researched strata information and gave us excellent advice that helped us avoid bad choices. The Duttons’ administrative staff were also excellent, very responsive and professional.''

- K.N. & A.N.

"We want to thank Ole and his professional team at Duttons for making what could have been a very stressful situation turn out to be a very pleasurable one. From the moment we contacted Duttons we felt as though somebody actually cared about our personal situation. The level of communication and personal contact was incredible. Ole and his Team did everything they could to make sure we were comfortable with the process of selling our house as well as purchasing our new home. If you are looking for someone that actually cares and listens to your concerns then we highly recommend Ole and the Duttons Team because they went the extra mile for us."

- Karen and Jeff

"Thank you Ole for all of your help over the year! I am grateful for your knowledge and advice, prepping me on what to expect as we went through the stages of the purchase. I felt very supported and that Duttons had my back, looking out for my best interest at all times. And appreciated the contacts you provided for related services as well!"

- Karen Dadd

"Ole and his team were superb! Everything went perfectly to plan: from formulating sales strategy, to finalizing the terms & conditions of the sale, to navigating our way through some challenges due to the global pandemic, to following up with the usual niggly post-move items (we forgot a few things in the dishwasher - our bad)! We really appreciated Ole's deep knowledge of the market in general and the neighbourhood specifics. I highly recommend Duttons & Co. Real Estate to anyone in the Victoria market."

- Keith B.

"I would highly recommend Ole and the Duttons team. Ole has been my/our Realtor on three transactions now - 2 sales, 1 purchase - including the most recent sale of our mother's home. His knowledge of the market and his no pressure approach really makes the real estate process easy and painless. Would highly recommend Ole and will definitely leverage his skills again in the future. Thanks!"

- Laura Marriott

“When we were planning to rent our Victoria-area townhouse, we originally contacted Duttons, based on a recommendation from a friend. The experience was excellent - our main contact was Zana, who took care of everything very professionally. We truly had no worries about having tenants in our property. When we decided to sell, it made sense to have Duttons handle our sale too, to make the transition as seamless as possible. We were very pleased by the services provided by Ole. He was very professional, great at communicating, and offered excellent, no-pressure advice every step of the way. You have the knowledge that you are dealing with someone with integrity and honesty - something that is very important to us! We would certainly recommend Duttons, for both property management and real estate services!”

- Linda Adams

"Working with Ole Schmidt to purchase our first home was such a positive experience. I would not hesitate to recommend him and the team at Duttons. Ole is professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. We appreciated his patience and attention to detail as well as his excellent communication - Ole always kept us in the loop and worked around the clock to keep us informed. We would definitely work with Ole and Duttons again!"

- Lindsay Horlor

"Dear Ole. It was a pleasure dealing with a professional like yourself. Your straightforward manner and your knowledge helped a lot. You made it as easy as possible! We are happy. Thanks very much Ole. We will certainly recommend you."

- Lorinda

"Thank you Ole for your unwavering patience and for always steering us in the right direction"

- Louise & Ryan

"Ole thank you for helping us to find our perfect house in beautiful Fairfield. You shared your knowledge and answered our questions wisely. We felt well supported by your guidance. We really see you as an intelligent and devoted realtor. You worked for us not for you!"

- Marielle D. & Don P.

Firstly, I do want to thank you for our years of relationship, both with Michael and myself and then with Aviva. From my point of view, you have been a stellar business person. It has been many years since Michael and I purchased our first Victoria property and our amazing relationship with Duttons & Co.

- Marsha Laub

"I have been interacting with Ole and Dutton's for over a year, and we bought our current house with him. He is just what we want in a realtor -- professional, informed, prompt, objective, and responsive. He is quick to reply to emails and texts, to show properties, and to find out details of recent sales. I have been particularly impressed by his depth of expertise on the property and rental market in Victoria. He saved me from bad choices, and was patient in sharing what he knows. I highly recommend him."

- Michael King

"After 33 years it was time to sell our home. Duttons and Ole Schmidt were recommended to us. It was the right choice. Ole's quiet, knowledgeable, professional manner won us over. He positioned our home to sell at the right price and it did in 5 days. We were thrilled. We would never hesitate to recommend this company and Ole."

- Nancy & Dave Hutchings

“Ole and the Team have been stellar! Ole really helped to keep us focused on our ‘must haves’ over the past year. There were times when I was ready to ‘settle’ and Ole’s gentle reminders about our needs saved us. The home is beautiful to us – just our style with updates that bring it into the 21st century.”

- Oona Hayes & Todd Webber

"It's always a pleasure to deal with a professional and capable organization. Ole and his real estate staff are all that and made the selling of our house seamless. Thank you."

- Paul O'Connell

"We thank you Ole, and the others on the team, for your good work. Selling within days and at asking price was really good work of Duttons."

- Peter & Dagmar

"Thank you, Ole, for all of your support and effort in the sale of my condo. I appreciate the time you took to walk me through each step, to reassure me, and to ensure that every detail was taken care of. Thank you for answering my questions, texts and emails with grace -- even when there were a lot of them! I could not imagine the process being smoother. Thank you for understanding the heart of letting my first place go, and being part of that!"

- Rachel Mark

"I keep telling people in London that I have this amazing REALTOR (Ole) in Victoria who looks after my best interests and whom I fully trust and I might as well be telling them that I have a pet unicorn as that just doesn't exist over there."

- Rand T.

"Ole recently guided me through purchasing a home in this competitive market with great skill and patience. I never felt rushed, and was given lots of advice on each potential home, allowing me to feel informed and happy with my final decision."

- Rebecca Meyer

"We recently closed the sale of our house in Victoria, through Duttons. We were fortunate to be represented by Ole Schmidt. Professional, knowledgeable and insightful are all terms that we would use to describe Ole's approach to the marketing of our property. As well, Ole and his excellent office staff took great care of peripheral details, such as landscaping and other bothersome things that might have stood in the way of a quick sale. In conclusion, we would make Duttons and Ole Schmidt our first choice when dealing in real estate."

- Rob & Josephine Rose

"We are very happy with your real estate agency work on our behalf and thought you did a great job for us. (Ole) You were accessible, quick to respond to queries and addressed concerns and opportunities in a pragmatic manner that was prompt and effective. Your knowledge and experience with the Victoria market was very helpful."

- Ron & Susan

"Excellent team of professionals! They were exceptional in helping me manage my rental property. When it came time to sell my condo Ole and his team provided fantastic balanced advice which lead to very satisfying sales process. They went the extra mile to help and out of town seller appreciate the market, the opportunities and the process of a sale at a distance. Very happy with the team and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to buy/sell/rent. Thank you!"

- Ryan Gallagher

"We were so pleased with the service we received from Ole Schmidt on the purchase of our home in Victoria and we have since recommended him to friends and family for their real estate needs. Ole is a true professional, we trust his honest opinion and look forward to working with him again in the future!"

- Sarah Carver

"Ole, Thanks so much for your patience, support and expertise over the last year. It was a big change for us, but you helped make it possible and ensured we chose a property that really works for us."

- Susan Desjardins & Eric Thomson

"I could not be happier with the service I received from Ole and Christina! They helped me buy a beautiful townhouse and then sell my detached home of 25 years in only 4 days! They are thoroughly professional, caring people. The entire process was as stress free as possible!"

- Susan Hatt

"I've worked with Ole Schmidt for years. Best realtor in Victoria!"

- T.C.

"David and Ole define what being a boutique, community oriented company is all about. Great staff, very professional and courteous. Always taking the time to give back generously to their community, their commitment to excellence is exemplary and sets a high bar for others to follow. I’ve worked directly with them for many years and known David for even longer. I can’t say enough about him and what a great company Duttons is."

- Tony Brinks

"Most supportive and helpful in 'all aspects' of our house sale and in finding another property. Nothing was too much trouble. A big thank you!"

- Victor Eason

"We want to thank you for all your help with the sale and the extra care you have taken throughout. It has gone quite well with little to worry about. Very professional. Our long association with Duttons has been good."

- Walter Jones

"Ole is very knowledgeable about the Victoria real estate market. He always responds to phone calls, emails or text messages in a timely manner. What I appreciate most about Ole is his objective evaluation of every property. He never pushes a sale. He is patient and understanding and devoted to finding his clients the perfect home."

- Yanna King

“Thanks for your patience and guidance – and for restoring our faith in REALTORS®!” You (Ole) and David are a pretty impressive team.”

- Kerry O’Neill

“Ole, our thanks to you for your smooth handling of the whole process! Although buying a property can be somewhat daunting, you made it much easier for all of us and your special attention to the needs of Kenichi, Olivia and their growing family is most appreciated.”

- Ronald Dupuis 

“What can we say…thank you! Your professionalism and integrity shone through during this whole transaction. There was never any doubt that we were in good hands. You (Ole) and the whole Team, are the top of your profession.”

- Colleen Wadden

“Please send our sincerest praise to Ole and David who did a spectacular job of finding us the perfect home on Bear Mountain. When it came to answering numerous questions, researching details and helping us negotiate a great price, we had a winning team working for us. Thank you so much Ole and David!!”

- Jeff and Angel Kibble

“Ole is a great person to work with. He had to deal with extra problems caused by the fact that we do not live in Victoria and in our opinion did a marvelous job and went the extra mile for us.”

- Marilyn and Bob Labelle

“Ole, I appreciate all of your (and your Team’s) hard work and professionalism over the past few weeks. It has made the transition and process very smooth…exactly what I needed given all the other challenges I’m dealing with at the moment. So, thank you! Your efforts have made a tremendous difference.”

- Stephen Anderson

“Thank you for helping me with my first home buying experience. I appreciate how well you have looked after me in the last few months. A special thank you to Ole for being so patient with me, more importantly for steering me the right direction in finding a new home.”

- Kathleen Seu

"Thanks to you (Zana) and all the team of Duttons for helping newcomers to Canada and making Victoria a new home for them."

- Asif Mir

"We've been with Duttons with our two condos for over 5 years now, and would recommend them highly. They are prompt, efficient, extremely easy to communicate with (we live in Australia!) and respond to our anxieties and concerns with a professional attitude and action. Loved the extra mile video of Cindy, Peace and Brian as it demonstrates their commitment to keeping in touch across a variety of mediums. Shout out to Zana as well who has looked after us and our investments."

- Beth Sywulsky, Australia

"Thank you very much Zana! We really appreciate how efficient and responsive Duttons has been. It has been a chaotic year, and we have really appreciated never having to give our condo a second thought."

- Brian Beitz

"Thank you Duttons! You have taken care of our two condos since 2006 and for the entire time…literally, no rental worries. Duttons does it all, e.g., Strata compliance, tenants informed on Strata expectations, income/expense accounting, CRA paperwork, maintenance, etc., while consistently keeping our units rented with steady income streams. This year was no exception, even during these stressful and uncertain times, you rented the Belvedere property expeditiously. We also want to convey our special appreciation to your Property Management Team: Zana, Jared, Cindy, and Faye for all their hard work, quick responses, dedication, and professionalism." August 2020

- Calla & Richard Krupp

"Zana you are a truly amazing property manager – from both the tenant’s and owner’s perspectives – Zana cares for the property, ensures that the property is in impeccable condition, provides the tenant with a wonderful place to live, all while providing clear communication throughout the relationship. If I was an owner I would place my property in Zana’s exceptionally competent hands without hesitation. I can’t recommend Duttons highly enough.”

- D.P.

"Duttons Property Management has been outstanding. In particular, Zana and Lottie are professional and polite. Zana always makes her best effort to accommodate needs and concerns. I recommend Duttons Property Management to both landlords and tenants."

- David Gartshore

"We want to express our thanks to one of your team members Zana Siskin. We have recently completed our rental agreement through your company. Our representative was Zana and we want you to know how impressed we were with the totally professional manner in which Zana treated our experience. Zana is without a doubt one of the most friendly and courteous individuals we ever dealt with. Zana made our inspections and final move a real enjoyable affair. Your company and clients should be proud to know that you are professionally represented by such an outgoing personality in Zana Siskin. Thanks Zana for making everything such a wonderful and carefree experience."

- Guy & Eunice Fangeat

"Once a Superstar, always a Superstar. We're talking about Zana Siskin & her team. We are now settled into our new condo rental and the entire experience was like flying first class. Although the move was smooth as silk, if there was an issue, it was quickly resolved. The entire team made us feel like we were the only ones moving in Victoria and whenever we had a question, Zana & her team were quick to respond. We want to thank everyone involved for making this transition so friendly and professional. Management at Duttons should be very proud to have such talented and competent employees. Thanks again Zana, you & your team are the best."

- Guy & Eunice Fangeat

"Before we signed on with Duttons, we had another property management company that always seemed to serve us problems for which they had no answers. Two years ago, we let them go and signed on with Duttons. From Day 1, I was sold on them. They vet renters thoroughly, they vet owners thoroughly and, for both of our rental units, there hasn't yet been a problem they can't handle. I highly recommend them."

- Heidi Pringle

"The first word that comes to mind is professional. From the first day we rented through Duttons to the day we gave notice because our circumstances had changed and we were moving on. Zana, Faye, Jared and Brian were always a pleasure to speak with and always answered our questions. Thank you everyone at Duttons for your great service."

- Joanna Vandervlugt

“Zana, I must tell you that both Haley and I found your demeanor professional, friendly and knowledgeable.”

- Karen M.

“When we were planning to rent our Victoria-area townhouse, we originally contacted Duttons, based on a recommendation from a friend. The experience was excellent - our main contact was Zana, who took care of everything very professionally. We truly had no worries about having tenants in our property. When we decided to sell, it made sense to have Duttons handle our sale too, to make the transition as seamless as possible. We were very pleased by the services provided by Ole. He was very professional, great at communicating, and offered excellent, no-pressure advice every step of the way. You have the knowledge that you are dealing with someone with integrity and honesty - something that is very important to us! We would certainly recommend Duttons, for both property management and real estate services!”

- Linda Adams

"It has been such a pleasure working with yourself (Zana) and the Duttons staff over the past year. Thank you for the competent manner in which you approach all aspects of property management."

- Magee Miller

"As a novice landlord I learned the hard way that renting out your home is not for the faint of heart. Fortunately living in Fairfield I had heard positive reviews about Duttons, a local property management firm. Three years ago I signed on with Duttons and I couldn’t be happier. They took over all the details and have done such a great job. They have found me lovely renters and in turn have helped me be a good landlord. They were able to balance the needs of my renters as well as my needs, producing a win win situation for everyone. I am so grateful for how hard they worked to ensure my home was well maintained."

- Magee Miller

"Excellent management company. They are completely dependable and professional. With my condo in their hands, I have nothing to worry about. They find new tenants quickly, take care of problems, and manage repairs when they are needed. I would recommend them to anyone."

- Naomi Hautecoeur

"This company is 100% reliable. They have been managing my condo for 8 years and I have nothing but praise for their services. They find good tenants quickly, manage everything professionally, and most importantly, provide peace of mind. I would recommend them to anyone."

- Nathaniel Hautecoeur

"Thank you so much for your quick help. Another reason to like your company."

- Peter & Dagmar

"I would like to especially thank Zana for her experienced, strategic, and professional help. I have spoken to her a couple of times and she demonstrated herself as a graceful and wonderful lady. She has given me full confidence on the rental market there. My property was rented out in a short period of time. She is a truly local specialist!"

- Stuart Zeng

"I wish to thank all the staff at Duttons Property Management for their prompt and courteous support and service while leasing a property under their management. There is not to many places around today that will be at your door in an hour to resolve a problem with a property ( especially when it's storming out late on a Sunday night.) Thank you Zana...."

- Wayde Jensen

"We've been with Duttons with our two condos for over 5 years now, and would recommend them highly. They are prompt, efficient, extremely easy to communicate with (we live in Australia!) and respond to our anxieties and concerns with a professional attitude and action. Loved the extra mile video of Cindy, Peace and Brian as it demonstrates their commitment to keeping in touch across a variety of mediums. Shout out to Zana as well who has looked after us and our investments."

- Beth Sywulsky, Australia

"The first word that comes to mind is professional. From the first day we rented through Duttons to the day we gave notice because our circumstances had changed and we were moving on. Zana, Faye, Jared and Brian were always a pleasure to speak with and always answered our questions. Thank you everyone at Duttons for your great service."

- Joanna Vandervlugt

"Thank you to you and Duttons for all that you do for us. If only you had an office in Kingston too. Honestly, having you manage our property is seamless and efficient and I never worry about anything. THANK YOU!"

- Barbara Metaxas

"We've been with Duttons with our two condos for over 5 years now, and would recommend them highly. They are prompt, efficient, extremely easy to communicate with (we live in Australia!) and respond to our anxieties and concerns with a professional attitude and action. Loved the extra mile video of Cindy, Peace and Brian as it demonstrates their commitment to keeping in touch across a variety of mediums. Shout out to Zana as well who has looked after us and our investments."

- Beth Sywulsky, Australia

"Thank you Duttons! You have taken care of our two condos since 2006 and for the entire time…literally, no rental worries. Duttons does it all, e.g., Strata compliance, tenants informed on Strata expectations, income/expense accounting, CRA paperwork, maintenance, etc., while consistently keeping our units rented with steady income streams. This year was no exception, even during these stressful and uncertain times, you rented the Belvedere property expeditiously. We also want to convey our special appreciation to your Property Management Team: Zana, Jared, Cindy, and Faye for all their hard work, quick responses, dedication, and professionalism." August 2020

- Calla & Richard Krupp

"It has really been a pleasure working with your company - and I have been recommending Duttons frequently. Thank you for all of your attentive help, and for always being so quick to respond."

- Gaylia Lassner

"You are all doing a super job over there. Thanks very much, Cindy. Tristan and I are in good hands!"

- Terence Willis

"As I signed my renewal for the fifth year, I was moved to send an appreciation note to Duttons. I truly believe that a Company is only as good as their staff. I find the staff to be professional, patient, prompt and most importantly, strike a good balance with landlord and tenant. Thank you all, for a job well done."

- Linda R. (tenant)

"We were very lucky to have Ainsley as our real estate agent! She was very supportive and understanding. She is very knowledgeable about the buying process and taught us a lot in the process. She didn't pressure or try to "sell" anything, when the time came to put in an offer she jumped into action and secured our offer! She communicated very fast and efficiently and I never felt like we were in it alone. I would highly recommend Ainsley to any buyer/seller!"

- Andrew Reid

"Ainsley was amazing in so many ways. She was very knowledgeable, professional, supportive and always available for a call. Ainsley ensured we understood the process and next steps in the daunting process of selling your home. The promotional video she made was very well made and her professionalism throughout the negotiation process was first rate. These attributes along with her advice and suggestions lead to the sale of our home. It was such a pleasure working with Ainsley and would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling their property."

- Brian Loat

"Ole Schmidt of Dutton's was recommended to us by our mortgage broker and we have been extremely impressed by his level of attention, responsiveness and integrity. Ole and Ainsley helped my parents navigate the Victoria real estate market and find the perfect home in which to downsize, with patience, tact and excellent advice. We felt that they really listened to my parents' needs and concerns and went above and beyond in ensuring that my parents were happy and supported throughout the process, from viewings, to making the offer, to dealing with the inspection and closing. I would highly recommend Dutton's and in particular, Ole Schmidt and Ainsley Gower."

- Dorothy Wong

"Buying our first house was a very intimidating venture to step into, but Ainsley helped us through the entire process with knowledge, patience, and excitement! We couldn't recommend her more to anymore looking to step into the market."

- Ellie Martin

"I had an absolutely amazing experience with Ainsley. As a first time home buyer I had a lot of questions and anxiety about the process, but she was patient and caring throughout, and always took her time to explain processes to us. She went out of her way to always be available and flexible, and we really felt supported by her in all our decisions and had faith that she wanted us to find the absolute best fit, which we did! When the time came to make the offer she was efficient and really went the extra mile to help us get our dream home. Could not have asked for a better experience, and cannot recommend her enough!"

- Emma Chenery

"Ainsley was absolutely fantastic to work with. As first time home buyers in an exceptionally challenging market we had a ton of questions. Ainsley was always available to chat and made sure we fully understood all aspects of the buying process. We came across some challenging scenarios with a few of the properties we considered, and Ainsley always did her research, or conferred with her team, to make sure we had the answers we needed to proceed. We looked at a lot homes before we found the right one, and no matter how many viewings we booked, or offers we wrote, Ainsley was always cheerful, professional and unwavering in her commitment to us as clients. We could not have asked for a better realtor and will definitely be recommending her to our friends and family."

- Hollie Galloway

"I was a first time buyer and Ainsley was amazing! She really validated the stress of the situation and made us feel much more relaxed. She was incredibly responsive and made going to showings as easy on us as possible. I felt very taken care of and she was on top of things I didn't even think of. I would 100% recommend her! Thank you so much Ainsley!!"

- Liz Sharp

"Ainsley was so amazing! Me and my husband are first time home buyers and she went above and beyond to make sure we understood EVERYTHING clearly. She was constantly on the ball, and was so helpful in every way. She didn't pressure us into buying, she wanted to make sure we reviewed everything before making a decision - she truly advocated for our best interests and was in no way a sleazy saleswoman. Another great thing about Ainsley as she was modern, in with the times and met our communication styles ie: text, email that sort of thing and I really appreciated that. I would recommend Ainsley in a heartbeat to anyone who is looking to sell or buy in Victoria!"

- Tanya Garneau

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