The Playbook
Real data, honest advice, and actionable strategy for buying, financing, and living in multiplex housing across Greater Vancouver.
Core Playbooks
Why Multiplex?
The case for ground-oriented living — pricing, policy, and the math that makes it work.
Buying Guide
From pre-approval to closing — every step of buying a multiplex in BC.
Financing
Mortgages, down payments, CMHC rules, government programs, and rental income offsets.
Market Reports
Pricing data, permit volumes, neighbourhood analysis, and rental yields across Metro Vancouver.
Living in a Multiplex
Sound insulation, strata fees, pets, parking, and what daily life actually looks like.
Multi-Generational Living
How families pool resources, split mortgages, and live together with separate front doors.
Ground-Oriented Living
Why ground-level access matters — health, accessibility, and how it compares to high-rise.
Strata for Multiplexes
Bylaws, council governance, fees, insurance, depreciation reports, special levies, and dispute resolution for 2-4 unit buildings.
Strategy Articles
Multiplex vs Condo vs Townhouse
Side-by-side comparison with real pricing, monthly costs, and who should buy what.
Read StrategyBuyingMultiplex vs Half-Duplex
Definitions, strata governance differences, and which structure fits your situation.
Read StrategyBuyingPre-Sale Buyer's Checklist
REDMA rules, deposit protection, risk assessment, and what pre-sale buyers wish they knew.
Read StrategyFinancingHouse Hacking a Multiplex
Live in one unit, rent the rest — the real cash flow math, tax implications, and landlord reality.
Read StrategyMarketWhere to Buy in Metro Vancouver
Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood data — prices, permits, transit, and what's actually building.
Read StrategyMarketWhere to Buy in Burnaby
Burnaby area breakdown by neighbourhood — pricing, transit, active projects, and entry points.
Read StrategyBuyingMultiplex vs Condo in Vancouver
Real price comparisons, monthly costs, and the trade-offs specific to Vancouver's market.
Read StrategyBuyingFirst-Time Buyer's Guide (Vancouver)
Down payment rules, CMHC premiums, GST rebates, and how to qualify using rental income.
Read StrategyMarketInvestment Returns & ROI
Full proforma, cap rates, 5-year projections, and why Vancouver math works differently.
Read StrategyLivingAfter You Buy: Maintenance & Landlording
Year 1 costs, BC tenancy rules, strata responsibilities, and Reddit horror stories to avoid.
Read StrategyBuildingHeritage Houses & Conversion
Retain vs demolish, FSR trade-offs, costs, and Vancouver's perverse incentive problem.
Read StrategyLivingTransitioning from High-Rise to Multiplex
What condo owners need to know before making the move to ground-oriented multiplex living.
Read StrategyBuyingMultiplex Block Types: Visual Playbook
7 multiplex configurations explained with architectural diagrams, floor plates, and investment potential.
Read StrategyBuildingCo-Development Explained
Partner with a developer to build a multiplex on your lot — deal structures, timelines, costs, taxes, and risks.
Read StrategyBuildingList Your Project with MultiLiving
Full marketing for multiplex developers — landing pages, featured placement, branded content, backlinks, and buyer database exposure.
Read StrategyLivingStrata Bylaws Deep Dive
Default bylaws, amendments, pets, rentals, noise, parking, and enforcement for small strata buildings.
Read StrategyLivingStrata Insurance Guide
Master policies, unit owner coverage, deductibles, water damage, and BC's insurance crisis.
Read StrategyLivingDepreciation Reports & Reserve Funds
What they are, legal requirements, costs, how to read one, and red flags for buyers.
Read StrategyLivingSpecial Levies Explained
What triggers them, voting thresholds, payment plans, and how to protect yourself.
Read StrategyLivingCouncil Governance for Small Stratas
AGMs, voting, quorum, officer roles, and surviving governance in a 3-person board.
Read StrategyLivingStrata Disputes & Resolution
CRT process, common disputes, mediation, legal options, and the real cost of conflict.
Read StrategyLivingStrata Fees Breakdown
What fees cover, CRF contributions, comparing budgets, and the year-one developer trap.
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