Homebuyer & Homeowner Resources for Coquitlam, Port Moody & Port Coquitlam

Buying & Selling a Home

• Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Monthly market statistics and MLS® Home Price Index benchmarks for Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and the rest of the region.
• REALTOR.ca Canada-wide MLS® listings search.
• BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) Licenses and regulates real estate professionals in BC, with consumer guides for buyers and sellers.
• BC Real Estate Association Province-wide housing forecasts and market reports.
• Canadian Real Estate Association National housing statistics.
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage loan insurance, home buying guides and rental market data.
• Royal LePage My brokerage's national network. I am with Royal LePage West Real Estate Services in Coquitlam.

Taxes, Grants & First-Time Buyer Programs

• Property transfer tax The tax paid when you register a purchase, plus the first-time buyer and newly built home exemptions.
• First Home Savings Account (FHSA) Tax-free savings toward your first home.
• Home Buyers' Plan Withdraw from your RRSP to buy or build a qualifying home.
• Home owner grant Reduces the annual property tax on your principal residence. Apply every year.
• Speculation and vacancy tax Annual declaration required for homes in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and other designated areas.
• BC home flipping tax Applies to profit on residential property sold within two years of purchase.

Property Values & Title Records

• BC Assessment Look up any property's assessed value and recent sales in the area. Assessments are released each January.
• Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA) Title searches, registered charges and survey plans.
• Appraisal Institute of Canada Find a designated appraiser.

Inspections, New Homes & Strata

• Home inspectors in BC How home inspectors are licensed (by Consumer Protection BC) and what to ask before you hire one.
• BC Housing: Licensing & Consumer Services Builder licensing, home warranty insurance on new homes and the New Homes Registry.
• Civil Resolution Tribunal Online dispute resolution for strata issues such as bylaws, repairs and fees.
• Residential Tenancy Branch Rules for landlords and tenants, including buying a home with tenants in place.

Tri-Cities Community Information

• City of Coquitlam Zoning, permits, property taxes, parks and recreation.
• City of Port Moody City services, development and community planning.
• City of Port Coquitlam City services, development and community planning.
• School District 43 Public schools in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra.
• SD43 school locator Enter an address to see its catchment schools.
• TransLink SkyTrain, West Coast Express and bus trip planning.
• Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Local businesses and community events.

Moving Checklist: Utilities & Change of Address

• BC Hydro Open or move your electricity account.
• FortisBC Natural gas service.
• TELUS and Rogers Internet, TV and phone.
• Canada Post mail forwarding Forward your mail to your new address.
• ICBC Update the address on your driver's licence and vehicle insurance.
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada For newcomers moving to Canada.
• WorkBC Job search and career services across BC.

Guides on This Site

• Coquitlam real estate
• Port Moody real estate
• Port Coquitlam real estate
• The home buying process
• The costs of buying a home
• First-time buyer programs
• Free home evaluation
• Greater Vancouver statistics

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