Your property taxes don't always go up when your assessed value goes up. We get insight and in depth break down from our special guest, New West City Councilor, Patrick Johnstone.
Get even more detail from Pat's blog: patrickjohnstone.ca
Should you appeal your assessment? You want to look to see if your increase was really far out of line with the average for your area. You can start with a chat with an appraiser at the Assessment office (info.bcassessment.ca/contact-us/Greater-Vancouver-Region).
BC Assessment Appeals: info.bcassessment.ca/Services-products/appeals
11:20 - Your Assessed Value: Where did that number come from?
16:02 - Your Property Taxes: How do they relate to your assessed value?
25:17 - Comparing Municipalities: How to compare which is higher. You can have a lower valued home than a home in another municipality and pay higher taxes. It depends where your him sits on its local hierarchy.
36:40 - Breaking down the numbers: City tax, School tax, Translink tax, and other line items communities can add in.
48:00 - Canada Games Pool: Why this is a stand alone item on your taxes?
53:22 - Question of the Week: My assessed value went up 80%! Should I appeal?
Send your feedback and questions to feedback@morealestateshow.com
Look up the co-hosts at:
thenewwestguys.com (Matt Brabbins and Jeremy Rae, The New West Guys)
realestatenewwest.com (Geoff McLennan)
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Episode 65 - Class action lawsuit.. Should realtors charge less?
Episode 64 - Context Matters // Local experts know when and why the facts don't add up
Episode 62 - Realtors on Realtors - A friendly chat about pet peeves
Episode 63 - EV's and how existing housing meets charging demands
Episode 61 - Your Notary Matters...a lot. With special guest Chris Dupuis.
Episode 60 - Translating Property Descriptions
Episode 59 - CMHC Interest-free loans for first-time buyers
Episode 58 - Fan (Teja) Takeover!!
Episode 57 - S.C.A.R.F. Face - How human emotion derails real estate plans
Episode 56 - Winning at the Bottom (we finally dedicate a show to multiple offers)
Episode 55 - Buying Vacation Property
Episode 54 - The Disrupters Are Coming - How Zillow, Redfin & Other Tech Companies Are Going To Change Real Estate In Canada
Episode 53 - Buying at the Bottom
Episode 52 - A Celebration! One year of shows!!!
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Episode 50 - Selling in a Buyer's Market
Episode 49 - Choosing the Asking Price
Episode 48 - Spring is NOT always the best time to sell
Episode 47 - New Budget!
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