Strata resources and guides

PST on Strata Management Fees in BC: What Changes Oct 1, 2026

The Province is adding 7% PST to a list of professional services from October 1, 2026. Here is what strata councils need to know.

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BC Strata Depreciation Report Deadline 2026: The Rules

Most BC stratas with five or more lots need a current depreciation report. Here are the deadlines, the five-year cycle, and who can prepare one.

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What Is Strata Management Software? A Guide for BC Councils

A plain-language explanation of what strata management software does, who uses it, and how it differs from email and property management tools.

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Self-managed stratas

Best Software for a Self-Managed Strata in BC

A self-managed council needs tools built for volunteers, not management firms. Here are the four jobs the software should do, and what to ignore.

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Self-managed stratas

Does Strata Software Replace a Property Manager?

Usually not, and it does not have to. Software and a manager solve different problems. Here is how to think about using one, the other, or both.

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Email and Google Drive vs. a Dedicated Strata Portal

Shared drives store files, but they do not give residents one current place to find answers, submit requests, or see what happened before.

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What Does a BC Strata Council Do?

A strata council is the group of owners elected to act for the strata corporation. Here is what it is responsible for, and what it is not.

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Three Strata Costs Rising for BC Stratas in 2026

BC stratas face new and rising costs in 2026, from a PST expansion to a new electrical planning report. Here are three to plan for.

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Questions to Ask Your Strata Manager About the New PST

If your BC strata has a property manager, here are practical questions to ask about how the October 2026 PST change affects your invoices and budget.

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Self-managed stratas

Self-Managed vs. Managed Strata: Does PST Change It?

Does the new BC PST make self-managing a strata cheaper in 2026? For most residential stratas, it changes the comparison less than you might expect.

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How the New PST Could Affect Your Strata's Budget

BC's PST expands on October 1, 2026. Your management fee will likely stay exempt, but other budget items will not. Here is what to plan for.

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Bylaws & rules

Short-Term Rentals and BC Strata Bylaws After Bill 35

Bill 35 changed short-term rental rules across BC, but your strata keeps its own bylaw power. Here is how the two systems work together.

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Electrical Planning Reports for BC Stratas: The 2026 Deadline

Most BC stratas with five or more lots must obtain an electrical planning report by December 31, 2026 or 2028. Here is what to do.

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What's Happening With BC Strata Insurance in 2026?

BC strata insurance premiums have softened in 2026, but high water-damage deductibles are here to stay. Here is what councils and owners should know.

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Meetings & AGMs

Electronic Voting and Virtual Strata Meetings in BC

BC stratas can hold AGMs online and let owners attend and vote electronically. Here is what the Strata Property Act allows and what still needs care.

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Meetings & AGMs

BC Strata AGM Checklist: How to Run It Right

A BC strata AGM needs proper notice, quorum, a budget vote, and a council election. Here is a checklist to run yours without procedural mistakes.

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Questions to Ask Before Choosing Strata Software

A practical list of questions BC strata councils can ask before choosing strata management software, from adoption to access to fit.

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Maintenance requests

How to Track Resident Requests Without Losing Them

Resident requests get lost when they live in email. Here is how a BC strata council can track them so nothing slips through and residents feel heard.

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How to Stop Answering the Same Resident Questions

Volunteer councils often answer the same questions again and again. Here is how to cut repetitive resident questions without ignoring anyone.

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Residents

What Should a BC Strata Resident Portal Include?

A resident portal should help owners and tenants find documents, submit requests, and stay informed. Here is what to look for in one.

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How to Hand Over Strata Records to a New Council

A clean records handover keeps a BC strata running when council changes. Here is a checklist of what to pass on and how to make it painless.

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Running for Strata Council: An Owner's Guide (BC)

Thinking of joining your strata council in BC? Here is who can run, how the election works at the AGM, and what to expect in your first year.

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Who Pays for This Repair? Strata vs. Owner in BC

In a BC strata, the strata usually repairs common property and owners repair their own lots, but the details depend on your strata plan and bylaws.

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How Long Must a BC Strata Keep Its Records?

BC sets minimum retention periods for strata records. Minutes and financial records are kept at least six years; some are kept permanently.

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Who Can Access Strata Records and Minutes in BC?

In BC, owners and certain others can request strata records and minutes. Here is who is entitled, what they can see, and how fast the strata must respond.

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Bylaws & rules

Strata Bylaw vs. Rule in BC: What's the Difference?

In a BC strata, a bylaw and a rule are not the same thing. Bylaws need an owner vote; rules are made by council. Here is how they differ.

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