Only one profession in BC can tell you where your property line is
The Land Surveyors Act reserves boundary determination to one profession, and exempts other professionals only where the work does not involve determining a boundary. Vancouver wants the plan dated within 30 days of your application.
Mark Van Ek · October 20, 2026 · 8 min
Passing your final inspection does not mean you can move in
These are two different things, in a specific order, and the Vancouver Building By-law is explicit about it. There is also a threshold where the requirement appears, and it lands exactly where a multiplex sits.
Mark Van Ek · October 15, 2026 · 8 min
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Metro Vancouver?
From first conversation to keys, a custom home is a multi-year process for most families. Here is what each stage takes, which parts you control, and where schedules usually slip.
Mark Van Ek · September 14, 2026 · 7 min
Moving a House Instead of Demolishing It: How It Works in BC
Relocating a house sounds extreme until you compare it to demolition. Here is what makes a house moveable, what the permit path looks like in BC, and when relocation is genuinely the better option.
Mark Van Ek · September 2, 2026 · 6 min
Planning a Home Addition in Metro Vancouver: Cost, Permits, and Timeline
An addition can be the most efficient way to get the space your family needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Here is how the cost, the permit path, and the schedule usually work in Metro Vancouver.
Mark Van Ek · August 25, 2026 · 7 min
Restoring a Heritage or Character Home in Vancouver: Process, Permits, and Cost Drivers
A heritage restoration runs on a different permit track and a different risk profile than an ordinary renovation. Here is what a Vancouver, New Westminster, or Burnaby heritage home actually involves, from the first status check to the final inspection.
Mark Van Ek · August 23, 2026 · 8 min
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