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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 13 MIN

Vancouver Rents Are Sliding: Is This the Bottom & What Landlords Must Do Now

from Bamboo - Vancouver’s Property Management and Investment Podcast · host Haze Hartwig

Metro Vancouver rents are softening - but is this the bottom… or just a pause?On this week’s episode of Bamboo – Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast, we break down the latest rental data showing average rents at $2,069, down month-over-month and $228 year-over-year. Surrey City Centre alone has seen declines of up to 14%.We unpack what’s driving the slowdown — reduced immigration, fewer student visas, shifting demand — and why furnished units may now be hurting your leasing strategy.Plus:Potential 7% PST on property & strata management feesA critical reality check on how the Residential Tenancy Branch actually makes decisions (hint: precedent doesn’t apply)What landlords must do when a property sits vacant to avoid major lossesIf you own rental property in Greater Vancouver, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with fellow property enthusiasts. Your support helps us bring you the best tips and trends in the Vancouver real estate market!🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments?  Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haze Hartwig - Realty Advisor / Property Manager / HostFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealt⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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