In British Columbia, Community Amenity Contributions are widely used to support cultural spaces, public art, wayfinding systems, and other place-based amenities. These contributions help move rezoning applications forward by signaling community benefit. But across Vancouver Island and mainland BC, professionals in development, nonprofit housing, and planning are quietly raising a question. Are CACs simply decorating…
British Columbia is experiencing a significant shift in how real estate assets are planned, approved, built, marketed, and operated. Asset owners are realizing that traditional property management approaches no longer protect long term value or reputation. The demands of municipalities, investors, communities, regulators, and even tenants are rising at every stage of the real estate…
British Columbia is entering the most pivotal period for real estate portfolios in over a decade. Construction costs are rising, rezoning expectations are tightening, ESG compliance is becoming structured rather than optional, and stakeholders are demanding measurable engagement rather than promotional messaging. Organizations that treated property management as an operational task are being forced to…
Rezoning a property in British Columbia can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never navigated the process before. Between understanding land use bylaws, aligning your project with the Official Community Plan (OCP), preparing public engagement materials, and presenting your case to council, there are many steps that must be executed accurately. Whether you are a…
Choosing the right cloud property management accounting software can define how efficiently your firm operates for the next decade. With real estate portfolios expanding, hybrid work increasing, and compliance requirements tightening, property managers are under more pressure than ever to integrate accounting, maintenance, and tenant communication within one cohesive platform. As experts in property management…
Migrating from Rent Manager to AppFolio Property Manager is more than a software change, it’s a strategic business transformation. Many property management companies outgrow their legacy systems as portfolios expand, workflows evolve, and clients expect real-time transparency. The transition to a modern cloud-based platform like AppFolio can unlock automation, mobility, and data-driven decision-making, but only…
Modern property management operations depend on accurate data, reliable workflows, and clear reporting across tenants, owners, and maintenance teams. As portfolios grow, many organizations find that their existing software limits visibility or complicates daily operations. This is why property managers increasingly choose to migrate from MiPropertyPortal (MiPP) to Buildium, a platform known for stronger accounting…
High-impact real estate projects (whether residential, institutional, commercial, or infrastructure) no longer succeed on technical feasibility alone. The decisive factor in project approval and long-term viability is now public legitimacy: the degree to which affected communities perceive a project as transparent, responsive, and aligned with shared local outcomes. As municipalities, boards, First Nations, and private…
Over the past few years, I have noticed a steady movement in the property management world. Companies that once relied on AppFolio are now looking toward Buildium as a more balanced and transparent solution. For many, the goal is not simply to cut costs. It is about finding clarity, improving reporting, and giving teams a…
Before any shovel hits the ground, every successful real estate project must pass a critical yet often misunderstood stage known as pre-construction due diligence. This is where developers, planners, and consultants identify and mitigate risks that can derail projects long before construction begins. Yet one of the most underestimated forms of risk management is community…