Vancouver Land Assembly an Oxymoron

The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest port. Located on the southwest coast of British Columbia in Canada, the Port of Vancouver extends from Roberts Bank and the Fraser River up to and including Burrard Inlet. According to the Port of Vancouver, “The port is Canada’s largest, supporting trade and with more than 170 economies around the world.”

How do we address densification, housing affordability challenges in a port city?  Attend our 3rd annual land assembly Vancouver seminar on Saturday, September 8th from 11-1pm. Pre-register at www.landassembly.me as space is limited. Text or Call Geraldine Santiago (604) 764-6873

Attend our 3rd annual seminar for sellers wanting to sell their home as a land assembly.  Find out how and if your property qualifies, and what properties are being rezoned in your neighbourhood.  Densification is the answer to our housing crisis and in order to do that, land assembly is needed.  

Did you know that 89% of Canada's land ownership is owned by Crown Land? Crown land is land (or land covered by water like rivers or lakes) that is owned by the provincial government. This includes forests, parks, beaches, public swimming pools, community centres, public libraries etc. We love our parks and forests, and can't build there!

So where are we going to find land to build upon, to make way for the increase in population in metro Vancouver? If Crown land is not being sold, sales from individual land owners might be the answer. Perhaps land assembly is our our hope.

Go to www.landassembly.me for more information and to pre-register as space is limited.

9 Reasons Why Land Assembly Makes More Cents and Dollars

by Realtor, Geraldine Santiago

Land assembly is a growing trend in and around metro Vancouver and knowing what developers are looking for might give you an edge as a land assembly collective. Here’s where land assembly makes sense:

1. Tear down -   Your house, or the improvements on your property have little or almost no value to it.  In essence, it is a ‘tear down’. Even if you spend money to do a renovation such as fixing a bathroom or kitchen, it is better off selling the land for its value than to do a small renovation.  Selling your home as a land assembly will most likely get you more money.

2. Finances -   You don’t have the money or the energy to attempt to upgrade, renovate or fix your property.  You are already stretched too much financially (and perhaps emotionally), and fixing your property to sell will be even more strenuous on your finances. You don’t have the funds, time or energy to fix the roof, heating and plumbing systems which are all in desperate need of replacing, you have foundation problems and the list goes on and on. By selling as a land assembly, you won't have to do anything to your home-- you don't have to declutter, repaint, repair or stage your home. You sell your property, "as is, where is". There are no open houses to the public or showings to disrupt your daily life. Developers will be looking at your land values and pay even more, despite your property's condition.

3. Irregular sized lot - If you have a property that is either too narrow, too small or you have an irregular shaped lot that is difficult to build on, selling your land assembly can give you a higher property valuation.

4. One storey bungalow -  If your house is a small, one storey bungalow and in your neighbourhood properties are being built with two or three storey homes, your property is not utilizing its best and highest use (HBU). Buildable air space will definitely attract builders.  If it is a ‘stand alone’ sale, however, where you are not selling with your neighbours, you will not get as much money as you would if you sold with your neighbours on the block.

5. Lot size - In land assembly, your lot size is a tremendous factor. If you have a huge lot, a double lot size for example, selling your home as a land assembly with your neighbours can truly give you an edge in getting a higher value.

6. Commercial district - If your next door neighbour or a property on your block is designated CD commercial zoned, and you are in a residential zone, you should sell your home as a land assembly.  Having a CD commercial zoned property means that potentially a builder can have a mixed use site with both commercial and residential properties. For the land assembly, having a CD zoned property will more likely enhance the value of the land assembly to the developer.

7. Busy or noisy street - A typical home buyer stays away from purchasing on a main road because of traffic and noise.  If your property is on a main road, as a land assembly collective, it has a positive value because of its access. Selling your home as a land assembly becomes more attractive to developers if you have a property on a main road with access to utilities and services. In short, selling your home as a land assembly is prime if you own a property on a main road, and you will command more money by selling your home as a land assembly.

8. Vacant lot - If you own a lot which is vacant, and unused with no plans for developing or building, selling your vacant lot as a land assembly collective could command a higher price than by selling your vacant land on its own.  This is exactly what developers are looking for and more so if your unused property, which is not maximizing or utilizing its best and highest use, is sold together as a collective in land assembly.

9. Sloped Land - If your property is on a slope and you are not utilizing or maximizing its highest and best use, selling to a developer as a land assembly might give you a better value for your land because of your land’s potential to build more units on your property.

Learn the best practices for taking advantage of land assembly. We are presenting a seminar on September 8, 2018 at the RE/MAX Crest office from 11-1pm with industry experts who will enlighten you about the process, cost, timelines, how and if you qualify and more!  To pre-register, go towww.landassembly.me. Don't miss this opportunity as we only offer this seminar once a year!

Space is limited, please pre-register.

This is not a seminar for Realtors.

Contact: Text or Call  Geraldine Santiago at (604) 764-6873

Email: geraldinesantiago1@remax.net

8 Reasons Why Land Assembly Makes More Cents and Dollars by Geraldine Santiago 

Land assembly is a growing trend in and around metro Vancouver and you might want to consider selling your home along with your neighbours, especially if your property has any of these qualities:

1. Tear down:  Your house, or the improvements on your property have little or almost no value to it.  In essence, it is a ‘tear down’. Even if you spend money to do a renovation- fix a bathroom or kitchen, it is better off selling the land for its value than to do a small renovation.  Selling your home as a land assembly will most likely get you more money.

2. Finances:  You don’t have the money or the energy to attempt to upgrade, renovate or fix.  You are already stretched too much financially and fixing up your property to sell will be even more strenuous on your finances. You don’t have the funds to fix the roof, heating and plumbing systems are in desperate need of replacing, there are foundation problems and so on. In selling as a land assembly,  you won't have to do anything to your home: you don't have to declutter, repaint, repair or stage your home. You sell your property, "as is, where is". There are no open houses to the public or showings to disrupt your daily life. Developers will be looking at your land values and pay even more, despite your property's condition. 

3. Irregular sized lot: If you have a property that is either too narrow, too small or you have an irregular shaped lot that is difficult to build on, selling your land assembly can give you a higher property valuation.

4. One storey bungalow:  If your house is a small, one storey bungalow and in your neighbourhood properties are being built with two or three storey homes, your property is not utilizing its best and highest use (HBU). Therefore, you will definitely attract builders.  If it is a ‘stand alone’ sale, however, where you are not selling with your neighbours, you will not get as much money as you would if you sold with your neighbours on the block. 

5. Lot size: In land assembly, it is your lot size is a tremendous factor. If you have a huge lot, a double lot size for example, selling your home as a land assembly with your neighbours can truly give you an edge in getting a higher value.

6. Commercial district:  If your next door neighbour or a property on your block is designated CD commercial zoned, and you are in a residential zone, you should sell your home as a land assembly.  Having a CD commercial zoned property means that potentially a builder can have a mixed use site with both commercial and residential properties. 

7. Busy or noisy street:  A typical home buyer stays away from purchasing on a main road because of traffic and noise.  If your property is on a main road, as a land assembly collective, it has a positive value because of its access.  Selling your home as a land assembly becomes more attractive to developers if you have a property on a main road with access to utilities and services.  In short, selling your home as a land assembly is prime if you own a property on a main road,  and you will command more money by selling your home as a land assembly. 

8. Vacant lot: If you own a lot which is vacant, and unused with no plans for developing or building, selling your vacant lot as a land assembly collective could command a higher price than by selling your vacant land on its own.  This is exactly what developers are looking for and more so if your unused property, which is not maximizing or uttilizing its best and highest used is sold together as a collective in land assembly. 

If you are a homeowner thinking about selling your home as a land assembly, our seminar on September 8, 2018 at the RE/MAX Crest office from 11-1pm with industry experts will enlighten you on the process, the cost, timelines, how and if you qualify and more!  To pre-register, go to www.landassembly.me Don't miss this opportunity as we only do this once a year! 

Space is limited, please pre-register.

This is not a seminar for Realtors. 

6 Reasons Why Land Assembly Makes More Cents (and dollars) by Geraldine Santiago, Realtor 

Land assembly is a growing trend in and around metro Vancouver and in order to understand some of the aspects about land assenbly, here are some reasons why selling your home as land assembly makes more cents:

1. Tear down:  Your house, or the improvements on your property have little or almost no value to it.  In essence, it is a ‘tear down’. Even if you spend money to do a renovation- fix a bathroom or kitchen, it is better off selling the land for its value as a land assembly than to do a small renovation because your property value as a collective will be worth more. 

2. Finances:  You don’t have the money or the energy to attempt to upgrade, renovate or fix.  You are already stretched too much financially and fixing up your property to sell will be even more strenuous on your finances. You don’t have the funds to fix the roof and heating and plumbing systems are in desperate need of replacing. In selling your land together with your neigbours collectively, your land will can be valued more than if it were to be fixed or repaired. 

3. Irregular sized lot: If you have a property that is either too narrow, too small or you have an irregular shaped lot, that is difficult to build on, selling your land as an assembly can give you a higher property valuation.

4. One storey bungalow:  If your house is a small, one storey bungalow and in your neighbourhood, properties are being built with two or three storey homes, your property is not utilizing its best and highest use. Therefore, you will definitely attract builders.  If it is a ‘stand alone’ sale, however, where you are not selling with your neighbours, you will not get as much money as you would if you sold with your neighbours on the block.

5. Lot size: In land assembly, it is your lot size is a tremendous factor. If you have a huge lot, selling your home as a land assembly with your neighbours can truly give you an edge in getting a higher value.

6. Commercial district:  If your next door neighbour or a property on your block is designated CD commercial zoned, and you are in a residential zone, you should sell your home as a land assembly.  Having a CD commercial zoned property means that potentially a builder can have a mixed use site with both commercial and residential properties. 

If you are a homeowner thinking about selling your home as a land assembly, our seminar on September 8, 2018 at the RE/MAX Crest office from 11-1pm with industry experts will enlighten you on the process, the cost, timelines and more!  To pre-register, go to www.landassembly.me . Don't miss out on a tremendous opportunity.  

6 Reasons Why Land Assemblies Make More Cents by Geraldine Santiago

Land assembly is a growing trend in and around metro Vancouver.  If you are not sure if land assembly is perfect for your property sale, here are some reasons why you should consider it: 

1. Tear down:  Your house and the improvements on your property have little or almost no value to it.  In essence, it is a ‘tear down’. Even if you spend money on a renovation to fix a bathroom or kitchen, it is better off selling the land for its value than to do a small renovation.

2. Finances:  If you don’t have the money or the energy to attempt to upgrade, renovate or fix your property, you are already stretched too much financially, you might want to think of selling your home as a land assembly. The cost to repair, replace the sysems on your improvements might be even more of a financial burden.

3. Irregular sized lot: If you have a property that is either too skinny or you have an irregular shaped lot, that is difficult to build on, selling your land assembly can give you a higher property valuation.

4. One storey bungalow:  If you have a small, one storey bungalow on your property and in your neighbourhood properties are being built with two or three storey homes, your property is not utilizing its best and highest use. Therefore, you will definitely attract builders.  If it is a ‘stand alone’ sale, however, where you are not selling with your neighbours, you will not get as much money as you would if you sold with your neighbours on the block.

5. Lot size: In land assembly, it is your lot size is a tremendous factor. If you have a huge lot, selling your home as a land assembly with your neighbours can truly give you an edge in getting a higher value.

6. Commercial district:  If your next door neighbour is in a CD commercial district, and you are in a residential zone, this is another reason why you should consider selling your home as a land assembly.

If you are a homeowner thinking about selling your home as a land assembly, our seminar on September 8, 2018 at the RE/MAX Crest office from 11-1pm with industry experts will enlighten you on the process, the cost, timelines and more!  To pre-register, go to www.landassembly.me

If you are thinking about selling your home as land assembly and don't know where to begin, our land assembly seminar this Fall, September 8th, 2018 will help determine whether or not your property is viable for a land assembly project.  Unlike selling your home on your own, you will need to band together with one or two of your neighbours to make a land assembly work.  Not all land assemblies sell either, because of poor pricing.  Our lead expert will show you how important it is to price your land assembly for an effective sale.  

For more information and to pre-register, go to www.landassembly.me