leaky condos: Fewer than half of B.C.'s leaky condos fixed so far, says report - 06/24/08 01:44 PM
It is interesting to read that more than $460 million has been approved by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) for no-interest leaky condo loans from the launch of the program to date.
The Tri-City News June 21, 2008
Since only about 20% of victims pass the HPO means-test for a no-interest … (0 comments)

leaky condos: Questions for Sellers ... - 06/07/08 03:06 PM
You probably won't find the following questions on your average real estate brochures:
Sellers, do you:
know to what extent that you want to be involved in the sale? have a coherent strategy? know how to attract the serious buyers? understand what a stale property is? know the consequences of not … (3 comments)

leaky condos: Questions for Buyers ... - 06/07/08 11:48 AM
You probably won't find the following questions on your average real estate brochures:
Buyers, do you:
take real estate ads at face-value? know how to properly target your future home? have the experience required to negotiate favorable (including safe) terms and conditions, and a fair price? know how to do your … (0 comments)

leaky condos: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" - 06/04/08 12:48 AM
Letter to the Editor:Homebuyer beware - Coquitlam NOW - Friday, June 06, 2008
Re: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" Friday, May 30.
The "neglect in protecting homebuyers" is widespread, and Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Diane Thorne's concern is shared by many.Home buying is fraught with risk and claims far too many victims; whether … (0 comments)

leaky condos: Warning to those researching reputation of builders... - 05/23/08 11:43 PM
"Development is a tough game and United Properties has been at it for some time, so it is quite unique to have such a developer run into this kind of difficulty," said real estate lawyer Ron Usher.http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/05/21/bc-the-anvil-in-trouble.html What a frivolous review; who the heck is this guy (mis)representing anyway?The Matsqui Group … (0 comments)

leaky condos: Leaky Condo Study Disputed? - 04/17/08 02:41 PM
Re: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20030828_leaky.htm. The above Realty Times article refers to this research report by Nancy Bain: Re-Sale of Leaky Condos: Did the Buyer Know?Here is a letter (with specific references removed) I wrote to a Realtor in 2006:Hello Realtor, You mentioned to me that you had sold units in this building before, and … (0 comments)

leaky condos: About Leaky Condos: the truth... - 01/08/08 01:13 AM
This is a follow up to this previous post which you might want to read as a backgrounder.The control of rain penetration relies on the exterior layer (the wall cladding) of the building envelope assembly to resist all rain penetration.  This requirement has always been a requirement of the building code no matter … (1 comments)

leaky condos: About Leaky Condos... - 12/13/07 04:59 PM
When the building envelope fails and allows water ingress it causes decay, mold, rot and rust.
This is commonly known as the "Leaky Condo Syndrome", and properties affected are mainly called "Leaky Condos". The widespread failure affected wood frame and concrete condominiums, detached homes and commercial and institutional buildings, especially throughout … (1 comments)

 
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