Author Archives: brianlau

Lord Stanley Hotel Style 1 Bedroom Rental Unit

Posted on April 19, 2012 by brianlau

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New HST Changes Effective April 2013

Posted on February 17, 2012 by brianlau

The government today announced the HST/PST transitional rules on new homes. 政府今天公布了购置新房HST/PST 的过渡政策。 As the province transitions back to the PST, which will replace the HST effective April 1, 2013, measures to ease the HST burden on new home buyers … Continue reading →

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Marine Gateway Review

Posted on February 14, 2012 by brianlau

FIRST IMPRESSIONS There is a lot of press and buzz about this project in the Chinese community even before the presentation centre opened.  People were curious about this project back when the winter Olympics were announced and lot of anticipation … Continue reading →

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Census Report Out Surrey Surpass Vancouver in 2013?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by brianlau

If current growth rates continue, Surrey will pass Vancouver to become B.C.’s most populous city next year (2013).

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February is Real Estate Heavy

Posted on February 8, 2012 by brianlau

A Lot of new developments coming onto the market at the start of 2012, I’ve already been to Lido by Bosa, expected to complete in 2014; and Broadway Central, a commercial office building completing in 2014.  A few more coming … Continue reading →

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Property Tax Assessment Appeal

Posted on January 18, 2012 by brianlau

THIS IS NOT A “HOW TO” ARTICLE! Did your Vancouver property tax assessment for 2012 come out a lot higher than you expected or wanted?  There are always 2 sides of a coin.  I’ll list the pro’s then con’s then … Continue reading →

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Year End Foreclosure Update

Posted on November 19, 2011 by brianlau

Currently compiling all the data for this year’s foreclosures. It’s a lot of data to go through and interrupt. I am sure no other agent out there is doing this. Continue reading →

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Reviews on Brian Lau

Posted on November 12, 2011 by brianlau

Have you ever typed your name into Google to see what shows up? I just did! Continue reading →

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Broadmoor Real Estate Update – October 2011

Posted on November 3, 2011 by brianlau

7 Homes Sold in October 2011 Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market High 6 6 4,490 $3,280,000 $3,100,000 186 Low 0 2 700 $858,000 $775,000 9 Average 4 4 2,783 $1,893,714 $1,765,937 65

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Renfrew Real Estate Update – October 2011

Posted on November 3, 2011 by brianlau

9 Homes Sold in October 2011 Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Listing Price Sold Price Days on Market High 7 5 3,538 $1,088,000 $1,055,000 176 Low 3 2 1,703 $649,000 $618,000 1 Average 4 2 2,165 $800,077 $802,111 47

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