Should I sell my Burnaby lot as-is or develop a multiplex?

It depends on your lot's feasibility. Selling as-is gives immediate liquidity at current market value. Developing a multiplex can generate more total value but requires a 2–3 year timeline, construction financing, and a lot that actually pencils under current R1 SSMUH massing rules. I model both paths for Burnaby owners before they decide.

Should I redevelop my Burnaby home under Bill 44?

Only if the numbers close on your specific lot. Bill 44 permits 3–6 units on most Burnaby detached lots, but construction costs averaging $400–$450 per square foot in 2026, combined with a 18–24 month build timeline, mean many lots do not return enough margin to justify the risk. A feasibility read before committing is essential.

Should I hold my Burnaby property instead of selling?

Holding makes sense if you have a specific thesis — a transit node expanding, a block repricing, or a development window 2–3 years out. Without a thesis, holding means paying property taxes, maintenance, and opportunity cost on locked equity. I help owners run the hold vs. sell math before making that call.

Should I co-develop my Burnaby lot with a builder?

Co-development can reduce your capital risk while capturing some of the development upside. The key is the structure of the deal — profit splits, control over design, and exit timing. It suits owners who want more than a sale price but do not want to manage a full build themselves.

What is my Burnaby property's development potential?

Potential depends on lot size, geometry, transit proximity, and current R1 SSMUH zoning rules. A lot over 280 square metres within 400 metres of frequent transit can permit up to 6 units. Burnaby's October 2025 massing amendments also capped front buildings at 3 storeys and rear buildings at 2 storeys — a factor that affects what fits.

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Should you sell, hold, or redevelop your Burnaby lot?

Bill 44 and Burnaby's evolving zoning have quietly reshaped what your property is worth — and what you can do with it. This page is a starting point for thinking it through, calmly, without obligation.

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The Questions

Five questions every Burnaby homeowner should be asking.

Should I sell?Explore Option →Should I redevelop?Explore Option →Should I hold?Explore Option →Should I co-develop?Explore Option →What is my property's potential?Get Assessment →

How It Works

A grounded, three-step read.

(01) Evaluate

Lot analysis

We model your specific lot under current and pending zoning — density, setbacks, FSR, parking, the works.

(02) Strategize

The four paths

Sell now, hold, develop yourself, or co-develop. Each path has a different yield curve, risk profile, and timeline.

(03) Execute

The right partners

Builders, architects, lenders — a curated network ready when you are. Or a clean MLS sale if that's the answer.

Quietly Curious?

Get a private lot assessment.

No commitment. No pressure to list. Just a clear read on what your property could become.

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