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Old 02-16-2016, 10:06 PM   #4947
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Originally Posted by Tapioca View Post
I'm not sure about those particular townhouses (the modern design strikes me as being freehold), but the vast majority of the properties in the non-grid streets and cul-de-sacs south of the mall is leasehold (99 years, I believe).

There are a few such properties listed on MLS right now.

Another far out there option for having a detached home within the City of Vancouver is buying a lease on Musqueam. However, I understand that the band is in negotiations to raise the annual rents though. At least you won't be competing with offshore buyers for such leases. The city of Vancouver has a pretty good relationship with the band, so you'll always have garbage picked up on time, etc.
Learn something new every day. Did not know that area had leasehold.

I think we just need to sit down and write out a big pros and cons / must haves and nice to haves list and see where that takes us. Along with a rough budget.
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