Abstract: Common areas are often overlooked during a condo or townhouse (strata) purchase. But common areas can be a source of financial pain. At end of service life, owners are responsible for their replacement costs. North Vancouver has some great townhouse developments that were built in the 1980’s. These developments were close to transit, schools […]
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The other day EKAN was called out to do a North Vancouver condo inspection in the Lower Lonsdale area. The property was being maintained by the resident owners. Self-managed stratas have their pros and cons. This particular development was built in 1990. The inspection confirmed that it was a positive example of a self-managed strata that showed attention
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A North Vancouver house inspection identified multiple heating devices throughout the home. It was newly renovated. What does this tell the inspector about the reno? Just finished a North Vancouver home inspection on a really well renovated one-and-a-half story mid-seventies house with a great inlet view. It was tastefully updated and nicely staged. However the
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