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BC strata basics
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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Strata resources and guides
Practical articles to help BC strata councils and residents navigate common strata operations, from meetings and documents to bylaws, maintenance requests, and resident communication.
Documents & records
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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BC strata basics
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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Documents & records
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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Strata councils
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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