If you already paid too much PST on a private vehicle purchase in BC, a FIN-355 refund application may help you recover the overpayment. Here is the step-by-step workflow, the proof-of-purchase documents that matter most, and when a FIN-320 appraisal becomes the key piece of the file.
Tri-City Insurance will be closed this Friday for Good Friday. During this time, our team will not be available in-office; however, you are welcome to leave us a voicemail or email us, and we will respond promptly once we return. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a relaxing and
Please be advised that our InsureBC Victoria office will be closed this Friday in observance of Good Friday. If you require assistance, please leave us a message or send an email, and a member of our team will follow up with you as soon as possible upon our return. Thank
InsureBC Squamish will be closed this Friday for Good Friday. While our office is closed, you can still reach out by email or leave us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we reopen. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
Please note that Saxbee Insurance will be closed this Friday in observance of Good Friday. We will resume regular business hours the following business day. If you need assistance while we are closed, feel free to leave us a message or send us an email, and our team will get
Recent industry data shows that residential rebuild costs have increased by nearly 25% over the past five years. Across the Tri-Cities—Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, and Port Moody—this trend is being felt through higher construction costs, supply chain pressures, and increased demand for skilled labour. For homeowners, this creates a
Over the past few years, rebuilding costs across Canada have increased dramatically—by nearly 25% since 2021. Here in Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley, rising labour, material, and construction costs are making it more expensive than ever to rebuild a home after a loss. What does this mean for homeowners?
With continued growth and development in Squamish, construction costs have been steadily increasing—mirroring a national trend of nearly 25% growth in rebuild costs over the past several years. While property values often get the most attention, replacement cost is just as important—and often overlooked. Your home insurance is
Across British Columbia, the cost to rebuild a home has increased significantly in recent years. Reports show nearly a 25% increase since 2021, driven by rising material costs, labour shortages, and inflation in the construction industry. For homeowners in Victoria, this creates an important question: Does your current insurance coverage
Across BC, strata corporations are significantly increasing water damage deductibles. Many buildings now carry deductibles of $100,000 or more. If a water loss originates from your unit, you may be responsible for that deductible amount. Unfortunately, many condo policies still carry lower deductible assessment limits. That difference can leave
Strata water damage deductibles across British Columbia have been steadily rising. In some cases, they now exceed $250,000. When a water loss originates from a unit, that unit owner may be assessed for the strata’s deductible. Many condo policies do not automatically adjust to reflect these higher amounts.
Across British Columbia — including here in Victoria — strata corporations are increasing their water damage deductibles. In many buildings, deductibles now sit at $100,000, $250,000, or even higher. If a water loss originates from your condo unit, you could be assessed for the strata’s full deductible amount. The