Stay informed on BC's housing evolution. Expert strategies, case studies, and actionable guides for building multiplex wealth on your own lot.
BC's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation is reshaping residential real estate across the Tri-Cities. This guide breaks down exactly what Bill 44 means for your property, the timelines you can expect, and the financial implications of the new multiplex rules.
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Multigenerational housing on a single lot keeps aging parents close, provides daily care and connection, and builds family wealth. Discover the legal, financial, and emotional benefits of keeping three generations under one roof (or lot).
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Two fundamentally different ways to add rental income to your property. We compare the total cost, financing options, timeline, and exit strategies for a full fourplex redevelopment versus a secondary suite plus laneway home combo.
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Meet the Smith family. Their 0.35-hectare Port Moody lot became home to a primary residence, a laneway home for aging parents, and a rental suite. Here's exactly what they did, what they learned, and what their numbers look like three years in.
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Stop guessing. Here's a realistic breakdown of hard and soft costs for different multiplex scenarios in Metro Vancouver. From a secondary suite ($80K–$160K) to a full fourplex redevelopment ($1.2M–$2.2M+), we detail what each phase costs.
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Yes — in most cases. Stratification allows you to create separate titles for each unit and sell them individually. But the design, financing, and legal structure all need to support it. Here's what you need to know before you build.
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A practical 5-phase playbook for building real estate wealth. Start where you are (condo, single-family home, or inherited lot) and see how SSMUH fits into a 10- to 20-year wealth-building strategy that keeps you in control of your timeline.
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