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BC home insurance in 2026 runs $700-$950/yr in Metro Vancouver, $550-$750/yr in Surrey, $500-$700/yr in Burnaby. Six factors drive your rate, and five tactics can cut it fast.
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A home appraisal in BC is a lender-ordered valuation that protects the bank, not you. It costs $300-$500 and can kill a deal if it comes in low. Here's how to handle it.
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An assignment sale in BC transfers a presale contract before the building completes. Tax rules changed in 2024. Here's what assignors and assignees actually pay in 2026 — plus where to find active listings.