Metro Vancouver rents are softening - but is this the bottom… or just a pause?

On this week’s episode of Bamboo – Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast, we break down the latest rental data showing average rents at $2,069, down month-over-month and $228 year-over-year. Surrey City Centre alone has seen declines of up to 14%.

We unpack what’s driving the slowdown — reduced immigration, fewer student visas, shifting demand — and why furnished units may now be hurting your leasing strategy.

Plus:

• Potential 7% PST on property & strata management fees

• A critical reality check on how the Residential Tenancy Branch actually makes decisions (hint: precedent doesn’t apply)

• What landlords must do when a property sits vacant to avoid major losses

If you own rental property in Greater Vancouver, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Haze Hartwig - Realty Advisor / Property Manager / Host

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Buying or selling real estate in Vancouver? This episode could save you tens of thousands of dollars—and a whole lot of stress.

On this week’s Bamboo – Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast, we sit down with a seasoned property inspector to go way beyond the surface-level checklist. We unpack how inspectors are trained (including what CAPI actually means), what parts of a home matter most during an inspection, and why “it smells like mold” is never enough without real testing to back it up.

We get into real-world stories where serious issues were uncovered that others missed, including what actually happens in the moment when a red flag shows up mid-inspection. You’ll learn the most common problems buyers overlook, how inspectors decide what’s minor vs. deal-breaking, and why older homes in Vancouver come with a very different rulebook than newer builds. Plus, we talk tools, reports, communication, and how buyers and sellers can prepare to get the maximum value from an inspection.

Whether you’re an investor, first-time buyer, landlord, or real estate professional, this episode will completely change how you think about property inspections—and what questions you should be asking before subjects are removed.

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Haze Hartwig - Host

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What if “good practice” could quietly override your contract? And what if the rental market data you’re relying on is lying to you… without you realizing it?

In this episode of Bamboo, we dig into the stuff that actually moves the needle for Vancouver landlords, property managers, and investors in 2026. We break down the 0% security deposit interest rate (and the easy-to-miss mistake that can still cost you money), unpack a real-world RTB decision that raises serious transparency questions, and explain why some arbitrator rulings never see the light of day.

We also zoom out to the market:

• 1-bed rents slightly decrease to $2,111 — Is this a leveling out or will it rise?

• Have we finally hit the bottom of the rental slowdown, or are tougher sell-or-hold decisions coming this year?

• And a surprisingly impactful lesson from WWII statistician, Abraham Wald that could save you from mispricing your rental from miscalculating the data.

No mailbag this week — but a hard-earned life lesson every strata landlord needs to hear, including a simple monthly habit that could protect your contracts if they’re ever challenged at the RTB.

If you’re a landlord, investor, or property manager who wants fewer surprises and better decisions in 2026, this is an episode you’ll want to hear all the way to the end.

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The data is out—but the way it’s being interpreted? That’s where things get messy. In this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast, we dig into what’s really happening in the Greater Vancouver real estate market and why context matters more than headlines with Liam Rines of Royal LePage - Elite West.

Benchmark prices across all housing types are down $57,000 year over year, yet the story changes depending on when and how you compare the numbers. Should February–March be the real benchmark given the political and economic noise at the time? We break down why timing matters and where people are drawing the wrong conclusions.

We also cover:

• Why mortgage rates may hold steady

• Why rent increases aren’t being driven by stronger sales

• What this market is telling us heading into 2026—and why buyers may finally start moving again

• How immigration policy could quietly reshape both rents and demand

Plus, practical advice you can actually use:

• How to verify your property’s market value after July 1, 2025

• How to buy in a slow market without underbidding yourself out of a deal

• How to sell in a slow market, manage expectations, and still get people through the door (no TikTok dancing required… probably)

If you want a clear, no-hype breakdown of where the Vancouver market is—and where it’s likely going—this episode is a must-listen.

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Happy Christmas from all of us at Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast!

We will be back in 2026 with more guests, from realtors, to property managers, to trades, lawyers and more!

Thank you for listening and look forward to next year!!

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The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 2.25%, but don’t mistake “no change” for “no impact.” In this episode of Bamboo – Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast, the curtain gets pulled back on what’s actually happening across Vancouver’s sales and rental markets as the year winds down.

Rents are quietly sliding 5 - 12% year-over-year in many areas. One-bedroom rents across Metro Vancouver have dipped again. Some cities are suddenly more affordable than they’ve been in years. Meanwhile, buyers and sellers are locked in a standoff, transactions remain slow, and fewer sales are spilling into the rental market.

You’ll hear:

• Why a quiet December isn’t necessarily bad news

• Which property types need a serious pricing reality check right now

• Why two-bedroom homes could see a surge in demand early January

• How smart landlords are preventing vacancies by negotiating rent instead of re-listing

• The real risk of raising rent in a soft market - even with a 2.3% increase allowed for 2026

• Where vacancies are piling up, and why Surrey Central is feeling it most

• A critical warning about serving notices properly (and how many landlords get this wrong)

If you own, manage, or invest in Vancouver-area real estate, this episode is about timing, strategy, and avoiding costly mistakes while others sit on the sidelines.

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Dive into the November 2025 rental statistics and understand what they mean for your next move in the Vancouver real estate market. This episode unpacks why the average 1-bedroom has dropped to $2,164; the lowest point of the year and what’s driving the decline, including tightened immigration, lower student visa approvals, economic uncertainty from the U.S., slowed development, and a surge of new purpose-built rentals.

You will also learn how today’s slowdown in both rentals and sales could set up a future supply crunch, potentially pushing prices and rents upward in the years ahead. A highlight from Rentals.ca shows how higher-education areas like UBC are seeing steeper rent drops than a city's overall rental stats; an important signal for anyone evaluating investment locations.

Thinking about buying (or if you should)? This episode breaks down why this may be a unique moment to secure a property while competition is low and pricing is soft, as long as there’s room to weather the dip and capitalize when rents rebound.

Stay informed and get practical insights from Vancouver’s trusted source for property management and investment strategies.

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Vancouver’s real estate market is changing fast — sales are slowing, rents are softening, and investors are asking: what’s next? In this episode, we sit down with top local agent Hasan Juma to unpack what’s really happening on the ground — from rate cuts and the winter slowdown to where the best investment opportunities are hiding right now.

We dive into how landlords are navigating tenant sales, how long you should wait before adjusting a price, and whether rent control or housing taxes are helping or hurting the market. Plus, get expert insight on how to maximize returns whether you’re buying your first rental or expanding your portfolio.

If you want the inside edge on Vancouver’s rental and investment scene — this episode is your playbook for 2025.

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