Hundreds of thousands of British Columbia condo units that have sat untenanted due to strata restrictions can now be rented out. On November 24, 2022, in a move set to transform B.C.’s property rental landscape, the provincial government amended the Strata Property Act by withdrawing a strata corporation’s right to create rental restriction bylaws. This ..read more

As more business is conducted entirely online, scams are becoming more and more of a problem. With hot rental markets in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, tenants can expect to come up against an online scam at some point in their search.  The rental market is not exempt from this issue, and even in the friendly Canadian ..read more

  We sat down for a call with a long-standing client, Helen Crabtree, at the beginning of 2021 to chat about her impressions of our Property Management Services. Helen lives in Europe and owns an investment property in Vancouver that has been managed by Rent it Furnished since 2018. Through Rent it Furnished’s Property Management ..read more

Deciding to live in Toronto isn’t a very difficult decision. Maybe you love it because of the great jobs, the amazing big city feeling, the endless list of exiting arts and culture activities… whatever your reason, it’s not hard to understand why you would want to call Toronto home. Now for the tricky part: what neighborhood to live in? We’ve created a list ..read more

If you own investment property in BC there are a number of responsibilities that you need to attend to as we move forward into a new tax year. We have compiled a list of resources to help you get organized and ensure you don’t miss important obligations that come with owning an investment property.  Difference between Empty Home Tax and the Speculation and Vacancy Tax  Despite similar names, the Speculation and Vacancy Tax is different from Vancouver’s Emp ..read more

We sat down with part of our team of leasing agents based in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal to discuss their insider perspectives on trends in the rental market in their own regions as well as across Canada for the month of January 2021.   What We Are Seeing Across Canada  People Want More Space  It is not surprising ..read more

Rental properties can be a great investment, if you already own or are interested in getting into the market you may be wondering how to get the most out of your investment while not having it become a part time job. Maybe you’re wondering why you would pay someone to do all the things you could do yourself: what does a property ..read more

Deciding to live in Vancouver isn’t a very difficult decision. Maybe you love it because of the great jobs, amazing walkability in the downtown core, the breathtaking natural landscape and ocean-front views… Whatever your reason, it’s not hard to understand why you would want to call Vancouver home. Now for the tricky part: what neighborhood to live in? We’ve ..read more

The holidays are a great time to discover and support amazing companies in your city while finding thoughtful gifts that will leave a lasting impression. COVID has made staying close to home a reality this year, luckily Vancouver is home to an abundance of local gems. Now more than ever is the time to support local ..read more

The holidays are a great time to discover and support amazing companies in your city while finding thoughtful gifts that will leave a lasting impression. COVID has made staying close to home a reality this year, luckily Toronto is home to an abundance of local gems. Now more than ever is the time to support local ..read more