Property Management in Vancouver

Wow! Spectacular, gorgeous, New York loft in Yaletown. Large 1 bedroom plus den.

• 2 Balconies
• Vintage Oak Floors
• Exposed Red Brick Walls
• Crown Moldings
• Gas Fireplace
• Pre-Wired Surround Sound
• Dishwasher , Garburator & Water Tank
• Gas & Hot Water included
• Underground Secured Parking
• Storage Locker

Available June 1st

To view this suite click on the link below and fill in the boxes provided at the bottom of the add.

http://listings.downtownsuites.com/unfurnished/listingdetails.aspx?ID=394&RID=14

Managed by Downtown Suites Ltd.

Yaletown is the heart of Vancouver leading the way in in lifestyle and entertainment. Yaletown received  its name in the 19th century when the Canadian Pacific Railroad moved its rail yards and repair facilities from Yale, in theFraserRiver canyon, to the new Yaletown in the False Creek North area. 

Historically it has been known as Vancouver’s warehouse district. This is evident today in the warehouses that line the streets which are protected under Heritage status and still hold there old charm with  exposed bricks and beams in building such as Murchies. Along Homer Streetyou will also several sought after condominium buildings such as The Beasely,  Beresford, Domus, Bentley, 1180 Homer, Ellison, 1241 Homer, and H&H.

Canadian Pacific Railway built a roundhouse in the area, which is still utilized to today as the Roundhouse Community Centre, at the corner of Pacific and Drake. It features the famous Centennial train, which is an important part of our Canadian history. This was the first to cross train to cross Canada upon completion of the railroad.

Yaletown is  home a variety of successful business including fashionable boutiques, pet outfitters, architectural firms, galleries, hair studios, and designer furniture stores. World renowned for its variety of exciting restaurants including: Glowball, The Opus Hotel and Elixer lounge, Goldfish, Coast, Pinky’s, Cacutus club, Yaletown Brewery and of lateTequila Kitchen.  Aamong the many wonderful establishments on Hamiliton Street you will find the stylish residential New Yorker, and Alda.   

Yaletown is a very desirable area for locals and visitors to live and play. Self contained within a small radius of only a few city blocks between Drake and Smith it is a world within itself.  Whatever you are looking for you are sure to find it here with a lifestyle that is second to none which is why many choose Yaletown to call home.

For more information on properties in Yaletown please contact Victoria Farrell www.downtownsuites.com

Yaletown has been a vital part of Vancouver since it’s birth over a hundred years ago. The Canadian Pacific Railway set up shop in Yaletown, bringing business and opportunity to this once empty forest area in Vancouver. It thrived in its warehouse days, then became deserted with the advent of the truck and trailers. Industry favoured the access of the highway, and preferred shipment with trucks. Expo 86 then sparkeda whole new era for Vancouver. It showed the world that Vancouver and Especially Yaletown was one of the best places to live in the world. It offered comfortable living encompassed between the great outdoors. Concord Pacific’s Li Ka Shing, a world known Asian developer and business man purchased the former expo lands. There was an immense amount of work put into developing the site. Concord Pacific worked closely with the City of Vancouver to master plan the area to make it as nature friendly and liveable as possible. The public was greatly considered a part of this planning. They were included in discussion and debate surrounding the parks, zoning, recreation, planning and other issues affecting the public.

It seems the old dream of living in the suburbs with 2.5 kids, a large yard and white picket fence is not as rewarding as imagined. All the extra time sitting in traffic, wasting money on gas and spending time away from family has lead to a demand for city living. Many people come to realize what they want is the close proximity of work, family and leisure. With the high price of real estate, only some people can afford to buy a home close to all the action. Some people choose to rent and some have no choice. Whatever the reason, Downtown Suites Ltd. helps renters get into that perfect pied-a-terre.

Here is the typical tenant process for renting a suite with Downtown Suites Ltd:

We post all available rental suites on our website at www.downtownsuites.com. If a suite is posted on our website, it is available. Keeping an eye on our rental listings is a good idea, we have new listings being posted frequently. Once you are interested in viewing a suite follow the instructions on the listing. This involves providing your contact information on the form provided. Due to the volume of response, we do not take phone calls. All correspondence is through email. Make sure to send separate emails for each interested suite. We will email you back with the time for the arranged showing. If you are able to come to the showing please confirm.

When you arrive at the showing we ask you to wait at the front entrance of the building. Please arrive on time as this shows respect to the Property Manager and interest in the suite. If arriving late, you may be unable to view the suite. One of our Property Managers will let you in to view the suite. If you like the suite, an application will be provided at the showing. Viewing the suite prior to applying is mandatory. Applications will only be handed out at the viewing and all questions about the suite will be answered by our Property Managers. This is not a first come first serve basis, our approval process is based upon the merit of your application.

The application must be fully filled in. The information that the application asks for is; employment, previous employment, address, previous address, if you have any pets, email, phone number, birthdate and social insurance number. We ask for all this information so we are able to do complete checks from your current salary to your references and credit checks. We guarantee complete confidentiality, and will never divulge your information unless permitted. A good feedback from your references and a credit score of over 600 is required. This ensures minimal problems in the suites we manage.

We will inform you if you have been the successful applicant or not. If you have been chosen, you will be asked to bring in a damage deposit of half a months rent to hold the suite. All damage deposits must be in the form of bank draft, certified cheque or cash. If you have pets that will be an additional charge of a half months rent in case there is any damage from your pet.

When you bring in the damage deposit the listing will be taken off our website and the suite will be guaranteed for you. A Property Manager will then schedule a time for you to come in and sign the lease.

Jocelyn Fougere are Cissy Lei took part in Viewing many Agents Opens today Friday April 4th, 2008.

This is a new thing we will be doing every Friday to get familiar with the realtors and all new listings in the downtown core, Yaletown, West End (English Bay), Coal Harbour, Gastown and False Creek North areas. There are many buyers looking to invest in the Downtown Vancouver Market. Downtown Suites Ltd. is a great help to investors, we do all the work for you. At the moment we charge a half months rent to get new tenants then 8% each month (12% for non Canadian residents, due to the extra work). The realtors at the opens were very curious to know about the service our company offers, and our opinion on the rental market.

There are many reasons why owners would want to rent out their suites. To name a few reasons: Owners may be away and wanting to return to their suite in the future, owners may be holding their suite as a revenue producing investment or keeping the suite for future retirement plans.  Whatever the case may be, Downtown Suites Ltd. will deal with any suite needing to be rented. There is no need to worry about renters as we only rent to tenants who have a great track record and credit score of over 600.

The POMARIA! Award winning architecture of Rafi Architects, incorporating the POMARIA’S signature SKY GARDENS and one of the first buildings in Vancouver to use LEED standards [Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design] including geothermal heat to reduce costs and impact.

Air conditioned suites, Robert Ledingham designer interiors, 8′ stained oak entry doors, 9′ over height ceilings, imported Italian porcelain tile for the entry, bathrooms and kitchen, gourmet appliances including Grohe, SUBZERO & GE MONOGRAM appliances and fixtures. The building features 24 hr concierge, spa, yoga room, outdoor terrace an much more! Award winning building for 2007!

To view the available suites at The Pomaria got to www.downtownsuites.com

1201 & 1801 - 1455 Howe Street,Vancouver Downtown, BC

Beautiful two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 919 square footage, for $2300 a month for #1201 & $2400 a month for #1801.

Suite Features include: dishwasher, gas stove, built-in microwave, Air Conditioning, Separate bath tub & shower, Hot water & gas included, Suite is West-facing, In-suite laundry, and One underground parking stall

Building Amenities: Bicycle storage, 24 hour Concierge, Steam room & Sauna, Gym with change rooms, Rooftop garden, Children’s playground

In this location you have it all, you are just steps from the restaurants, markets and outdoor life of False Creek and English Bay. Also just a few blocks away from the shopping centres and business district of Downtown.

Just moments away from the Seawall where you can catch the Harbour Ferry to sail across the water Granville Island.

To schedule a viewing of the Pomaria suites go to www.downtownsuites.com

Rental vacancy rate to decline yet again!
According to the latest forecast from the Central Credit Union of British Columbia, released this month, the rental vacancy rate will continue to decline, dropping to 0.7% by October of 2007 and to 0.5% in October of 2008. Rents are expected to increase 2% in 2008. Current rental rates for new construction are approaching $2.50 and a bit beyond for choice locations and views, while more average stock is averaging $2+ psf. The strongest market of all is in the entry level suites under $1500 per month, the market for larger suites is softer.

Downtown Suites, Ltd.