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Guides & market updates

Plain answers for buying and selling in Langley, Surrey and the Fraser Valley: first time buyer programs, strata documents, what selling costs, neighbourhood guides and the monthly market report. Every figure is sourced and dated.

Owner Guide

Surrey Property Tax 2026: Rates, Home Owner Grant and Langley Compared

Surrey property tax for 2026: the rate line by line, an estimator, Township and City of Langley compared, the BC home owner grant, deferment and due dates.

Buyer Guide

Property Transfer Tax in BC: Rates, Calculator and Every Exemption for 2026

Property transfer tax in BC for 2026: a PTT calculator, the rates, worked examples on Langley and Surrey homes, every exemption and the foreign buyer tax.

Area Guide

Surrey Langley SkyTrain: Stations, Opening Date and What It Means for Homes

Surrey Langley SkyTrain guide: all 8 stations and cross streets, the late 2029 opening, the 22 minute trip, and what the line means for homes nearby.

Owner Guide

BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax: A Guide for Surrey, Langley and Fraser Valley Owners

The BC speculation and vacancy tax in Surrey, Langley and the Fraser Valley: 2026 and 2027 rates, who must declare by March 31, exemptions and examples.

Buyer Guide

GST Rebate on a New Home in BC: The First Time Home Buyer Rebate and the New Housing Rebate

GST rebate on a new home in BC: how the $50,000 first time home buyer GST rebate and the New Housing Rebate work in 2026, with worked examples and steps.

Buyer Guide

First Time Home Buyer in BC: Every Grant, Rebate and Program for 2026

Every first time home buyer program in BC for 2026: the property transfer tax exemption, FHSA, RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, GST rebate and down payment rules.

Seller Guide

Realtor Commission in BC: What Selling Your Home Really Costs

How realtor commission works in BC: the common 7% and 2.5% structure, GST, who pays the buyer’s agent, what is negotiable, and a calculator for your price.

Buyer Guide

Buying a Strata Home in BC: Form B, Strata Fees and the Depreciation Report

Buying a BC townhouse or condo? What the strata Form B shows, how strata fees and the contingency fund work, and what to look for in the depreciation report.

Neighbourhood Guide

Coquitlam Neighbourhood Guide

Thinking of moving to Coquitlam, BC? Explore neighbourhoods, home prices, schools, SkyTrain commutes and lifestyle in this local guide from realtor Shawn Kandola.

Neighbourhood Guide

Langley Neighbourhood Guide

Thinking of moving to Langley, BC? Explore neighbourhoods, home prices, schools, the new SkyTrain and lifestyle in this local guide from realtor Shawn Kandola.

Market Report

Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Report

Fraser Valley housing market, October 2026: benchmark prices, sales, inventory, days on market and what the Bank of Canada rate rise means. Updated monthly by Shawn Kandola.