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BC multiplex development — zoning changes, investment analysis, and what's happening in Metro Vancouver's infill market.

BC Bill 44: What It Means for Your Single-Family Lot
Zoning & PolicyJanuary 20255 min read

BC Bill 44: What It Means for Your Single-Family Lot

BC's new small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows 3-6 unit multiplexes on most single-family lots province-wide. Here's what that means for property owners in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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Multiplex ROI in Metro Vancouver: What Returns Can You Expect?
InvestmentFebruary 20257 min read

Multiplex ROI in Metro Vancouver: What Returns Can You Expect?

We break down a real-world pro forma for a 6-unit infill project in Burnaby — land cost, hard costs, soft costs, and the returns that make the deal pencil.

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Is Your Lot Eligible for a Multiplex? A BC Owner's Checklist
Getting StartedMarch 20256 min read

Is Your Lot Eligible for a Multiplex? A BC Owner's Checklist

Not every single-family lot is a good multiplex candidate. Lot size, topography, boulevard trees, FSR limits, and zoning overlays all affect feasibility.

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Missing Middle Housing: Why BC Needs It Now
Zoning & PolicyApril 20256 min read

Missing Middle Housing: Why BC Needs It Now

Between single-family homes and high-rise towers, there is a housing gap that has starved Metro Vancouver of attainable homes for decades. Multiplexes fill that gap — and the numbers prove it.

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Fourplex vs Sixplex: Which Build Makes More Financial Sense?
InvestmentApril 20257 min read

Fourplex vs Sixplex: Which Build Makes More Financial Sense?

More units means more revenue — but also more complexity and cost. We compare the real numbers on 4-unit vs 6-unit multiplex builds to help you decide which path fits your lot and your budget.

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How Real Estate Agents Can Earn on Multiplex Deals
For AgentsMay 20255 min read

How Real Estate Agents Can Earn on Multiplex Deals

Multiplex development is creating a new commission stream for agents who understand the product. Here is how the referral model works and what agents earn on a typical Fort project.

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Understanding Development Costs in Metro Vancouver (2025 Numbers)
Getting StartedMay 20258 min read

Understanding Development Costs in Metro Vancouver (2025 Numbers)

Every multiplex budget has four layers: hard costs, soft costs, financing, and contingency. Here is what each one actually costs in Metro Vancouver right now, with real numbers from recent projects.

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The Condo Market vs New Multiplexes: What Buyers Actually Want
Market InsightsJune 20256 min read

The Condo Market vs New Multiplexes: What Buyers Actually Want

Buyers in Metro Vancouver are shifting away from aging condo towers toward new ground-oriented multiplexes. Here is why, and what it means for developers and investors.

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Land Value Assessment: Finding Hidden Density Potential
InvestmentJune 20256 min read

Land Value Assessment: Finding Hidden Density Potential

Bill 44 created millions of dollars in unrealized land value across Metro Vancouver overnight. Here is how to identify lots where the density potential exceeds what the current owner thinks they have.

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Burnaby's Multiplex Boom: 2025 Market Update
Market InsightsJuly 20257 min read

Burnaby's Multiplex Boom: 2025 Market Update

Burnaby has emerged as the epicentre of BC multiplex development. Here is what is happening on the ground.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Multiplex Project
Getting StartedJuly 20259 min read

A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Multiplex Project

From finding the right lot to handing over the keys — the complete timeline and process for building a multiplex in Metro Vancouver.

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Investor Returns: Private Lending vs Equity Partnership
InvestmentAugust 20256 min read

Investor Returns: Private Lending vs Equity Partnership

Two ways to invest in multiplex development — lending capital for fixed returns or partnering for equity upside. Here is how each structure works and what returns to expect.

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Why Fort Langley Is Ground Zero for BC's Housing Future
Market InsightsAugust 20255 min read

Why Fort Langley Is Ground Zero for BC's Housing Future

A heritage village with a development mindset. Fort Langley is where old BC meets new housing — and where Fort Property Developments got its start.

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