It's tax time! And if you're a landlord, you might have a lot on your plate for the 2020 tax year. But don't worry — to help clear up tax confusion, liv.rent was joined by Meghan Chomut, an Investment Property Advisor and CFP® for a live liv.talk webinar that's a landlord's how-to guide to property tax deductions. This informational webinar goes over basic tax principles, COVID-19's effect on your taxes, ...
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Doing taxes can be hard enough, but add in the fact that you're a non-resident and there was a global pandemic last year and you have a whole host of new problems. To help clear up tax confusion, liv.rent was joined by Taxback for a live liv.talk webinar that's a renter's how-to guide to getting a bigger tax return. This webinar is perfect for non-residents who are filling their Canadian tax ...
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There's a reason why psychics and astrologers still have a job — everyone wants to know what the future holds. While we don't have a crystal ball, we do have unique insights into Canadian real estate investment trends for 2021 that will help future, budding, or current investors to thrive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSMPvugasM8 Meet our in-house expert Melany Roa. Her experiences at liv.rent helping landlords and tenants have given her exclusive insights into the ...
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Everyone’s searching for happily ever after. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home and a friendly landlord to go with it, or, you’re on the quest for an ideal tenant who’s respectful and reliable, there are some things you need to know ahead of your journey to your perfect match. So, how do you find a good landlord? How do you attract a trustworthy renter? It's almost like ...
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Imagine hacking your investments and getting them to work harder while you work smarter. We’ve brought together our favourite ways to maximize investments and get the most out of your rental property. Whether you’re a budding landlord about to list your first-ever unit, a seasoned property manager with a big portfolio, or someone looking to purchase your first investment property, you’ll want to keep these tips handy. Here are four easy and ...
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Vancouver's Rental Housing Market weathered the perfect storm of pandemic induced events in 2020. Thanks to federal and provincial government supports for renters and landlords along with eviction bans, the situation wasn't as dire for Vancouverites as forecasted. This is not to say, however, that there weren't some challenges. With international students returning to their home countries, travel restrictions being imposed and immigration slowing to a trickle, demand for rental ...
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In this year like no other, rental markets across Canada experienced significant changes. COVID-19 pushed property managers and landlords to pivot, innovate and, above all, integrate digital tools into their marketing and operational practices. This ability to adapt showcases the ingenuity of the industry and ensures it is well-positioned to meet other headwinds that may come it's way in the future - albeit unlikely to compare to what we all ...
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One thing that's as certain as death and taxes? Scammers. As long as they think they can get away with it, there will always be those misguided folks who are trying to scam people. In Canada, rental scams are on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, too. It's important to know what to look for so you can avoid the financial and emotional stress that happens when you inadvertently become ...
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