Buying a Home in Victoria BC? 7 Things on the Property Title You Should Understand Before You Buy
Buying a Home in Victoria BC? 7 Things on the Property Title You Should Understand Before You Buy When buying a home in Victoria, BC, it is easy to focus on the visible features of the property — the kitchen, yard, layout, neighbourhood and condition. But some of the most important information a
Victoria BC Home Flood & Drainage Risks | Buyer Guide
When you're buying a home in Victoria BC, the condition of the kitchen, roof, windows and bathrooms is usually easy to see. Water and drainage issues can be much harder to identify. A property may look perfectly dry on the day you view it, but its location, lot grading, perimeter drains, stormwate
Buying a Home With a Secondary Suite in Victoria BC | Guide
A secondary suite can make a Victoria BC home much more appealing. It may provide rental income, help offset mortgage payments, create space for extended family or give a homeowner more flexibility over time. But when a listing mentions a “mortgage helper,” “in-law suite,” “additional accommodatio
Victoria Real Estate Market Update August 2026
Greater Victoria Real Estate Victoria Real Estate Market Update: August 2026 Sales reached their strongest August level in five years, while healthy inventory and stable benchmark prices continued to support balanced market conditions. 591 Total property sales +12.6% Sales versus August 2025 3,662
When you're looking at an older home in Victoria BC, it's easy to focus on the things you can see: the roof, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, electrical panel and overall condition of the house. But some of the most important—and potentially expensive—parts of a property are completely out of sight. T
A beautifully renovated home can be incredibly appealing. A new kitchen, finished basement, additional bathroom or income suite may make a property feel move-in ready and justify paying a premium. But when buying a renovated home in Victoria BC, there is an important question that shouldn't be o
Victoria BC Real Estate Economic Outlook: What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch in 2026 and Beyond
Victoria BC Real Estate Economic Outlook: What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch in 2026 and Beyond The Victoria real estate market has entered a very different phase from the highly competitive conditions experienced during the pandemic years. As we move through the second half of 2026, buyers have m
Gordon Head Is Changing: What the New Gordon Head–McKenzie Centre Means for the Neighbourhood
Gordon Head Is Changing: What the New Gordon Head–McKenzie Centre Means for the Neighbourhood For decades, Gordon Head has been known primarily as an established residential neighbourhood: quiet streets, single-family homes, mature landscaping, excellent schools and close proximity to the University
Gordon Head Real Estate Market Update 2026 | Victoria BC
Gordon Head Real Estate Market: January–July 2026 vs. 2025 What is really happening in the Gordon Head real estate market in 2026? Rather than looking only at Greater Victoria statistics, I compared MLS® sales activity specifically within SE Gordon Head, Saanich East, from January through July 2026