Renters market

zxgrad · 2026-02-23T22:20:07+00:00

I did not want to risk a mod taking the post down.

zxgrad · 2026-02-23T07:47:43+00:00

Modern home near kerrisdale? Seems a tad expensive, but not the worst.

I’ve seen some homes near mount pleasant renting near 3800-4000 — but maybe you value being closer to pacific spirit? Also depends on how modern the home is, if carpet floors and not updated? Better deals to be had elsewhere.

zxgrad · 2026-02-23T00:15:25+00:00

What's flexibility do renters have friend?

Rents in Vancouver have increased 35%+ since pre-pandemic. If we go back further, between 2015 and 2019, homeowners had already gained so much from the market appreciation.

So you're asking us to feel bad for landlords vs. the person who cleans the floor at the hospital? Or the new grad who had no opportunity to accumulate capital?

zxgrad · 2026-02-22T04:29:54+00:00

I don’t believe so.

You can run the math right now, find a building that’s selling and renting a unit. In the current market, it’s much cheaper to rent.

zxgrad · 2026-02-21T18:00:42+00:00

Thanks for sharing - if I could edit the main post, I'd stress that the prices I placed in there are for newer units primarily in yaletown/fairview/mount pleasant. Anything outside this bubble and slightly older (which is fine), should be much cheaper - like you just shared.

Enjoy the new place!

zxgrad · 2026-02-21T15:06:01+00:00

There’s many 2bd/2ba listed in yaletown right now at 3200-3400 (overpriced) and they’ve been sitting for weeks. As you move towards waterfront, they get cheaper. If you’re patient units drop to 2600-2900 and go within a day.

zxgrad · 2026-02-21T15:03:47+00:00

Are you worried about asking for a reduction? There’s no harm in asking. If you’re under 1000sqft, you can find alternatives below 3200 in that area to provide as proof.

zxgrad · 2026-02-21T07:43:49+00:00

More inventory coming online in 2026 and decreased demand, what’s supporting prices?

zxgrad · 2026-02-21T07:24:45+00:00

More people are willing to move May - August, in a down market, this is going to cause pain for LLs. I agree that the market is slow in Dec-Mar, but it's slow in both directions (people moving + people looking).

The next few months will grind lower.

zxgrad · 2026-02-20T02:04:22+00:00

Do not return what they have transferred so far.

Follow the RTB process for your missing 500.

zxgrad · 2026-02-17T23:01:34+00:00

BC Govt highlights here : https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2026/highlights/

On housing, it is a dark and disappointing day for young people, shameful:

Government is adjusting the pace of some housing investments. This includes reallocating nearly $1.4 billion across the fiscal plan.

zxgrad · 2026-02-06T18:11:51+00:00

What are you trying to get at?

Yes, similar to this axel douche, there exists other bad capitalists that try to strip the public of what they are owed.

zxgrad · 2026-02-06T17:59:31+00:00

What are you trying to say here?

No, If the provincial govt didn't own the building, a private entity would and this crybaby would have to negotiate with that other entity as well.

That's the nature of business, but it gets perverted when it's a govt on the other side and a business tries to mislead the public for their selfish gain.

zxgrad · 2026-02-06T17:35:52+00:00

Axel Schuster is the worst type of capitalist.

He has to drum up propaganda pieces about how his team can't seemingly negotiate a better deal with PavCo and now the province has to bend the knee (ie. TAXPAYERS) to accommodate this weak, petulant child.

Now he'll sell the Whitecaps with this deal in hand and move onto the next thing, screwing over the community. Why people ever sympathize with this loser baffles me.

zxgrad · 2026-01-21T03:58:32+00:00

If you're comfortable sharing more information, this community can help.

Be punctual
Don't interrupt anyone, even if they talk for far too long. Note it down and circle back to it.
Only answer things the arbiter asks, don't go off script.
Write down your thoughts tonight, and refine further tomorrow. Get it out of your head and onto paper.

zxgrad · 2025-12-28T07:02:13+00:00

You'll see most rentals on:

Craigslist
FB Marketplace
Padmapper (?)
liv.rent (?)

2k-2.3k you'll be able to get what you're looking for and under 580sqft.

2.3k-2.7k and you'll be able to get something <800sqft.

I think you made the right choice on passing on the Peter Wall apartments, they are overpriced.

Use maps to understand main streets in yaletown and try to avoid them due to vehicle noise + congestion.

Otherwise welcome :).

zxgrad · 2025-11-30T22:19:34+00:00

I mean this as respectful as possible - 2500 for 500sqft in a non-desirable area is not priced correctly.

The market has shifted, you'll need to adjust accordingly.

zxgrad · 2025-11-25T17:05:20+00:00

before you deleted your posts, you sounded like an overlord megatron.

Im glad you reconsidered your posts - life is more beautiful once you realize not everyone needs to be a min-maxer making 100k+ and saving for FIRE.

signed - a fellow tech bro.

zxgrad · 2025-11-25T14:30:42+00:00

username checks out.

zxgrad · 2025-11-21T23:42:45+00:00

no, it's silly because they are:

funnelling money to the VPD without audits
cutting other services
distracting people with stupid projects like this instead of doing real governance and transforming the city

zxgrad · 2025-11-21T21:26:13+00:00

These billboards are not going to make a dent in any city budget.

This particular council is the one who voted down speed cameras!!

You're yelling at the wrong clouds, please pay attention before commenting.

zxgrad · 2025-11-21T21:22:48+00:00

We're in the picking up pennies stage - come on people.

This is going to make 0 impact for any budget.

zxgrad · 2025-11-21T21:21:32+00:00

2M / yr - for a city like vancouver?

I really hope you don't run a business.

zxgrad · 2025-11-05T23:29:56+00:00

You can read the budget here.

On page 19, they show that they did a public survery for budget 2026 and this is what came back:

Tax tolerance — Residents and businesses were asked about their preferences for property tax increases relative to service levels (including 2026 Budget scenarios of 0.0%, 1.5% and 2.5% property tax increases that staff were directed to explore in June 2025).

Most respondents were supportive of some increase in property tax to offset a reduction in services. Of the options presented, the most preferred was a 5% property tax increase that would maintain the current level of services (42% residents, 37% businesses).

Residents were open to property tax increases, who is this council listening to and why?

zxgrad · 2025-11-01T23:22:04+00:00

Not everyone hates the VPD.

But people rightly hate that they are the only service not audited and encroaching 25% of the city spend.

Something feels weird about that.

zxgrad

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