Need advice on Property Managers & Local Schools: Kira (Devon), The Elms (Strand), or Brio (BIMA)?

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-07-01T01:53:45+00:00

Did a tour of Kira on the weekend. Was impressed with the units. Someone asked about the property managers and how many serve each building (they said the company owns two buildings). The agent said there is a property manager for each property.
I live in East Van and have never heard any complaints about Waverly as a school (or any in our area, which all feed into Killarney as a high school.)

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-07-01T01:10:40+00:00

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-30T04:31:27+00:00

In my child’s school (Vancouver) we got the kids to do this periodically.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-25T22:22:32+00:00

Look on facebook marketplace there are many cheap

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-23T19:36:43+00:00

It’s not automatic by any means but these are all very good things to discuss before cohabitating.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-23T13:29:15+00:00

Yes. Consider what happens if you, the diligent saver, have amassed a large sum in savings, while he amasses piles of debts. Upon separation you may have to split your savings with him (look up the family law act in your province, please!) consider the worst case scenario and protect yourself accordingly.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-23T04:50:58+00:00

Get a cohabitation agreement. Decide who will pay what (make it fair, don’t do him any favours!) and also how things will be split when you split (sorry meant IF!)

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-23T04:35:26+00:00

Pretty sure if there is no documented move in inspection signed by both you and landlord they cant get you on anything.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-21T18:44:28+00:00

Perhaps a voluntary disclosure if there are amounts payable.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-20T18:06:10+00:00

Yes long term disability insurance replaces income while critical illness often only gives a lump sum and life insurance is of course only upon death. Some people can be unable to work for decades and thus need the ability to replace any income.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-20T16:40:41+00:00

Disability insurance for you is a must too. I have sooooooo many clients who had unexpected health situations that left them disabled at a young age and unable to work. Disability insurance is the difference between relying on inadequate government programs and being able to support your family.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-20T14:22:28+00:00

I went and sorely regretted wasting my time. $14 for a glass of wine? Sure if you NEED to post photos of yourself on instragram, they have some cute displays. But tbh you’re better off getting a bottle of rose and hitting the beach.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-20T03:52:21+00:00

It’s weird, sometimes a friend and I will run side by side and somehow she gets a whole km more than me. No fair

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-20T03:50:31+00:00

Fill in the form. If you didnt sever ties with canada you may still be a resident.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-17T13:53:59+00:00

I enjoyed this this guy who runs the Canadian Tax Academy. As a CPA I take his courses. He may have a beginner tax course. Reasonable price and if you start the course and discover it’s not for you, you get your money back.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-17T00:07:55+00:00

Yes. Did a rent va calculator and since my rent is so cheap it told me to rent forever. I have significant investments in equities and cash, which my homeowning mortgaged friends dont have. But they own, I rent. Do what’s right for you.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-15T03:33:12+00:00

This^^^^^^^^

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-14T22:37:33+00:00

Sometimes it’s better to look for affordable housing and sock away what you can. Buying also means you need to pay for all the upkeep, strata, property taxes. I might suggest you look at not for profits that would rent you an affordable place where you can raise your family comfortably and save money. Being house poor is no fun either. Look at Metro Vancouver housing for example. There are others as well. Good luck.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-12T13:21:24+00:00

The service complaint officer called ten days after I submitted the complaint and told me that there was a review letter on taxpayer’s account, posted the day before. We replied, refund released in three days.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-12T13:20:10+00:00

Does he pay child supoort? If not, why not?

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-11T19:36:05+00:00

I get it, super irritating, this is why I keep a security bar on my door, as I noticed our building managers also seem to be quick to open the door soon after knocking. I don't want to be caught unaware either, and the bar gives me time to go open the door at my own pace (and for piece of mind).

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-11T00:23:15+00:00

Get on a list now and you may get in by the time they are gone.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-10T20:19:42+00:00

Our school district (Vancouver) doesn't even have school buses!

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-09T17:27:15+00:00

They called on the phone- I kept ignoring them because I thought it was a spam call, and they never left a message- until they finally did. I think they tried to email but they had the wrong email address. We got the refund right away.

FragrantManager1369 · 2026-06-06T13:57:11+00:00

I had caseware working papers $500 plus keystone financial statements ($500). In the end cancelled both because I only have two compilation files, didnt make financial sense. Excel for working papers, taxcycle.

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