REAL ESTATE LINKS

NELSON BC REAL ESTATE CONNECTIONS

City Of Nelson – www.city.nelson.bc.ca
Find everything you need to know about Nelson including information on demographics, community information, city by-laws, newsletters, history and more.

Regional District Of Central Kootenay – www.rdck.bc.ca
Find information relating to subdividing property, having land removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, Cadastral mapping for the area, by-law information relating to building permits and other restrictions and zoning guidelines.

B.C Ministry of Transportation – www.th.gov.bc.ca
This is a great site to help you plan your travels. You’ll find links to road reports, ferry information, maps, distances and other driver travel information.

GENERAL REAL ESTATE LINKS

Multiple Listing Service – www.mls.ca
Search real estate listing all over Canada and find useful information on buying and selling real estate.

Property Taxation Branch – www.rev.gov.bc.ca/rpt
Get all your questions answered on taxes. Find information on general tax, property owner information, HOME OWNERS GRANT, PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX, RURAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX, and a number of FAQ’s.

BC Assessment Authority – www.bcassessment.bc.ca
Find information on property assessment in BC. You will also find FAQ section which answers common questions asked by property owners.

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – www.cmhc.ca
A must visit site! Find information on buying a home, mortgage loans and insurance, renovations, building and design, housing market trends, press releases, statistics and so much more.

Agricultural Land Reserve Commission – www.alc.gov.bc.ca
A great site explaining what the ALR is and it provides information about the application process for having land removed from the reserve. Legislation and policy is also available. You can even request applications and check the status of your application on-line.

Pillar To Post Home Inspection – www.pillartopost.com
Find information on home buyer technical resources, home inspections and discover the top ten most common home problems.

Lynch Building Inspection – www.lynchinspection.com
For information on Pre-purchase inspections on residential and commercial properties, pre-renovation consultations, building envelope inspections, radon testing, energy audits and more search this site.

Assured Home Inspections Ltd. – www.kootenayhomeinspections.ca

Amerispec Home Inspection – www.amerispec.net/dooley
Browse this site for information on residential and commercial inspections, carbon monoxide testing, radon testing, mold detection, water quality testing, and much more about things to consider when purchasing a property.

Purcell Timber Frames Ltd. - www. precraftedhomes.com
Purcell Timber Frames covers all aspects of home building and design. They specialize in custom home design and prefabricated full home packages.

Home Owners Protection Office – www.hpo.bc.ca
Search a registry of licensed residential builders, read up on home warranty insurance, also find consumer education and information on hiring a builder constructing your home or doing any renovations.

Appraisal Institute Of Canada – www.aicanada.ca
The Appraisal Institute of Canada is a self-regulating body, and maintains the highest standards, practices, and professional conduct in real estate appraisal to protect the public interest. You can find an appraiser and indulge in some of their resources while visiting this site.

Residential Tenancy Office – www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/rto
For both landlord and tenants, this site provides current legislation, recent news and awesome information relating to tenancies.

Strata Property Act – www.fic.gov.bc.ca
Here you will find information on the Strata Act, regulations, bylaws and keep up to date with news bulletins.