Vancouver Island Real Estate 2026: Homes You Should Never Buy | Buying A Home On Vancouver Island BC

Описание: Thinking about buying a home on Vancouver Island in 2026? In “Vancouver Island Real Estate 2026: Homes You Should Never Buy | Buying A Home on Vancouver Island BC”, we show you which homes to avoid and provide tips to make smarter real estate decisions.
Buying a home on Vancouver Island in 2026 requires careful planning and knowing which properties to avoid. In this video, we break down the homes that can lead to unexpected costs, hidden issues, and long-term challenges, helping you make smarter real estate decisions.
We cover older neighborhoods affected by SMUH zoning changes, leasehold properties with low appreciation, and irregular-shaped lots that could limit future potential. You’ll also learn about renovation projects to approach with caution, including hidden expenses like Poly-B plumbing, underground oil tanks, and expensive cleanup risks. By understanding these pitfalls, you can protect your investment and focus on properties with real value.
This guide is ideal for first-time buyers, relocators, and investors who want to navigate Vancouver Island’s real estate market with confidence. We highlight fully renovated or infill homes, corner lots that maintain higher value, Comox Valley SMUH requirements, and potential redevelopment impacts—information every buyer should know before making an offer.
Whether you’re planning a move now or exploring future options, this video provides the knowledge you need to avoid costly mistakes and find the right home. Stay tuned until the end for a guided map tour and a recap of the top takeaways to make your Vancouver Island home buying journey smooth, informed, and successful!
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00:00 – Intro: Homes to Avoid on Vancouver Island in 2026
00:08 – Why Updated Info Matters for Buyers
00:26 – Helping Relocation Clients Move Smoothly
00:49 – Top Hidden Expenses Preview
01:41 – Thank You to Subscribers & New Viewers
02:15 – Contact Info & Zoom Call With Justin White
02:33 – Home Type #1: Older Neighborhoods
03:05 – How SMUH Zoning Changed Everything
04:02 – Redevelopment: Four Dwellings Per Lot
05:09 – Comox Valley SMUH Requirements & Height Issues
06:25 – Best Bet: Fully Renovated or Infill Homes
07:09 – Why Corner Lots Hold Higher Value
07:28 – Home Type #2: Avoid Leasehold Properties
09:19 – Selling Problems & Low Appreciation on Leaseholds
10:57 – Home Type #3: Irregular-Shaped Lots
14:22 – Land Assembly & Future Development Impact
15:07 – Home Type #4: Avoid Renovation Projects in 2026
18:55 – Costly Components: Poly-B, Windows & Oil Tanks
21:32 – Underground Oil Tanks & Expensive Cleanup Risks
24:15 – Wrap Up & Guided Map Tour Recommendation
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