Nicholas Meyer of Downtown Suites Ltd. goes over the qualities and skills you should look for in a residential property management company. … [Read more...]
Photos of our Office at 1174 W. Pender Street
October 24, 2011 By
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Downtown Suites High on Google Search for Vancouver Property Management
August 31, 2011 By
Downtown Suites is now high on the first page of Google search for Vancouver Property Management. We're thrilled to be ranking second just below the paid ads. It is no mean feat to get past the others in this field when you are only 1 of 1,410,000! It's great to be noticed, but the real ranking that means much more to us depends entirely on our reputation with our clients for experienced, reliable and trusted service in Vancouver property management. The true test of any internet ranking … [Read more...]
Our New Office is Taking Shape
July 22, 2011 By
Here's Ivy, our accountant, in the new office on West Pender St. watching her new purpose-built workstation being installed. … [Read more...]
Listing Our Suites for Rent
July 20, 2011 By
Wondering where to find the suites we currently have available? You can find them on our main Downtown Suites Property Management website, at the Unfurnished Apartments for Rent Listing. (Link here, or from the "Suites for Rent" heading at the top of this page.) We also list current condos for rent in Vancouver on our tumblr site: http://dtsuites.tumblr.com/. And of course we send them out HERE at our Downtown Suites Facebook Page. Each listing is posted through the normal media … [Read more...]
Corry Buchanan, Property Management Assistant
July 4, 2011 By
Corry Buchanan Property Management Assistant Corry brings several years' experience in the real estate industry with a prestigious Vancouver Westside realty firm to her role as a key member of the Downtown Suites team. She assists Tanja and Lisa in their duties and is also the repair coordinator for maintenance. Currently enrolled in the Rental Management Licensing program at UBC, Corry will be a fully fledged rental manager soon. … [Read more...]
Andrea Curtis, Administrator
June 21, 2011 By
Andrea Curtis, Licensed Property Manager Andrea has worked as an Administrator for Downtown Suites Ltd. since July 2008. Her role includes liaising with tenants and owners. Her pleasant and efficient phone manner will be your first contact with Downtown Suites. Andrea is also licensed as a Rental Property Manager. Previously, Andrea worked as a client service administrator for almost 11 years at a major Financial Planning Company before coming to work with us. Andrea looks forward to … [Read more...]
Lisa Taylor, Leasing Manager
June 16, 2011 By
"Lisa has been absolutely wonderful and incredibly helpful. She's also been very accommodating and understanding of my situation, with time difference, and me being so far away. I really appreciate the friendliness and professionalism and look forward to moving in soon!" A senior property manager, with over 18 years in the real estate industry - from Vancouver, BC to the Cayman Islands, to Atlanta, Georgia, and recently back home to her native Vancouver. Lisa Taylor, Licensed Property … [Read more...]
It’s a Good Idea to Have Management
June 4, 2011 By
Our clients have found it to be very beneficial to use our services. The first thing is its not going to cost you anything out of your pocket because you are buying your property as a longterm investment, and an investment that you are going to make some money on. You want to make sure somebody’s taking care of that property for you and maintaining it so as you can maximize your dollar return. We will give you a great feeling of confidence, you can be sure your property will be … [Read more...]
Who is Responsible: Tenant or Owner?
June 2, 2011 By
A few words on tenants' and owners' responsibility in maintenance of the suites. The Residential Renancy Act deems that painting, scuffing and so forth would be reasonable wear and tear, and therefore it is the landlord’s responsibility to paint the suites. We’ve had some issues in the past where a tenant just moved out and there is some scuffing to the paint and the landlord is not wanting to repaint. However the landlord must repaint it and it is a cost that must be borne by him. … [Read more...]
