July/August 2014

REIBC News

REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament

REIBC and Make - A - Wish Foundation would like to share a photo of Make-A-Wish child, Preston. He and his family went to Walt Disney World in  Florida and fed the dolphins, posed with Olaf from Frozen, and visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Preston who is 7 years old has Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Preston is one of the many recipients of the generosity of our sponsors and golfers at the REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Avtar Bains becomes Honorary Member

Mr. Avtar Bains, Principal of Premise Properties, and REIBC's newest Honorary Member was unable to attend this years' Annual Recognition Dinner held on June 12, 2014.  President Mandy Hansen had the opportunity to meet with him at the Terminal City Club  here in Downtown Vancouver on July 14, 2014  to personally present him with his Honorary Member Plaque.  Avtar was very honored to receive this recognition.  We look forward to seeing him at our events! Welcome to the Institute Avtar.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

On July 11, REIBC members and several sponsors of the Institute enjoyed a fun night of baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium as they watched the Vancouver Canadians play the Everett Aqua Sox.  Approximately 45 guests enjoyed a BBQ dinner by first base  with many of them moving up to the stands to enjoy the rest of the game!  It was an exciting game as the Vancouver Canadians took two amazing home runs and ended up winning the game with a score of 6-2.  It was a sold out baseball game, and it was well worth it!!

Thank you to all of those who attended!

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Member News

John D'Eathe, RI

John D'Eathe, a member of the Institute since 1972, received the BC Community Achievement Award  at the 11^th Annual British Columbia Community Achievement Awards' ceremony held at Government House in Victoria, BC on April 29, 2014. John D'Eathe was one of the 32 British Columbians who were honored with this prestigious award.

The BC Community Achievement award recognizes and celebrates the spirit, imagination, dedication and contribution of British Columbians to their communities. John's influence in his community has been pivotal and made a difference to many lower mainland organizations.

Congratulations John!

Dave Moore, RI

The Scrivener asked RI member, Dave Moore to speak about being a Governor for the Notary Foundation of B.C. Dave Moore is the Director of Licensing Education for the Real Estate Division at the Sauder School of Business at UBC and has been a member of the REIBC since 1992. Dave Moore was appointed a Lay Governor of the Notary Foundation Board by the Attorney General in June 2008. Dave shared his experience of being involved with many projects that give benefits to British Columbians. He also expressed his gratitude and commended the commitment and dedication of people running the Notary Foundation. To read the article, click here.

Click here to read the summer edition of The Scrivener.

David Podmore, RI

David Podmore, was recently honored at B.C.'s Government House with the Provinces highest form of recognition, the Order of British Columbia. The Order of BC recognizes those who have dedicated themselves to bettering the lives of their fellow citizen and exemplifies the positive difference a person can make in a community.

David Podmore has been a member of the Institute for the past 20 years and in 2002 was the first REIBC Award of Excellence winner,which honors a member for outstanding leadership and contribution to the industry.

Congratulations David!

INDUSTRY NEWS

Real Estate Foundation of BC Announces 2014 Land Champion, Finalists for Land Awards

On July 9, 2014 The Real Estate Foundation of BC announced  the recipient of the 2014 Land Champion award as well as the finalists for the Fifth Annual Land Awards Gala which will be held on October 17, 2014 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. To read more please click here for the REFBC announcement.

Strata Property Law Project

Phase Two of the Strata Property Law Project builds on the results of Phase One’s consultation and research by examining the options for reform in selected areas of strata-property law. These areas are: (1) fundamental changes to a strata—with a priority focus on cancellation of a strata plan and dissolution of a strata corporation; (2) complex stratas; (3) leasehold stratas; (4) common property; (5) governance; (6) insurance; and (7) land-title issues. The goal of the project is to make recommendations for reform, illustrated by draft legislation, to help in the development of the next generation of strata-property law in British Columbia.

The full consultation paper, a summary consultation, a response booklet, and a backgrounder are all available below. Online surveys have also been set up, please follow link to:

Survey for the summary consultation (3 Questions):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XL9HFBC

Survey for the full consultation (21 Questions):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XT9J5WS

The consultation is open until September 30, 2014.

The Strata Property Law—Phase Two Project has been made possible by project funding from the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia, the Notary Foundation of British Columbia, the Ministry of Natural Gas Development and Responsible for Housing for British Columbia, Strata Property Agents of British Columbia, the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia, the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors, and the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association.

Invasive Species Toolkit

“Severe invasive species infestations can depress property values, affect human health and safety and have serious economic and environmental impacts. European fire ants are capable of forming very high nest densities in urban areas resulting in stings to people who tread on nests, loss of use of green space both in private yards and public parks and grounds and in more rural areas, have the potential to impact agricultural crops. Knotweed is creating challenges for many communities and home owners due to its aggressive ability to grow through concrete resulting in severe infrastructure damage and financial implications. In other parts of the world, knotweed species is now included in disclosure statements during property transactions due to its financial implications, including refused mortgages of infested properties. The issues and impacts resulting from invasive species affect everyone.

Developed by the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) and a special advisory team, the Invasive Species Toolkit for Local Government: Information for Local Government, Developers and Real Estate Professionals provides a foundation for professionals to refer to when making land use decisions that may be impacted by invasive species. This Toolkit will serve as a key and important resource for land use managers and real estate professionals.

Watch for the Invasive Species Toolkit for Local Government to be released online at www.bcinvasives.ca later this month! For more information, please contact the ISCBC at info@bcinvasives.ca or 250-305-1003.”

REIBC UPCOMING EVENTS  

BCIT Meet the Pros
October 8, 2014

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REIBC 2014 President's Luncheon
December 4, 2014

Four Seasons' Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
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REIBC 2015 Symposium  
March 26, 2015

Location: TBA
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REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 24, 2015

Location: Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857 168th St., Surrey
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UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

Thompson/Okanagan REIBC/AIC-BC Joint Dinner  
Guest Speaker: Rudy Nielsen, RI, Owner of LandQuest, President & CEO of Landcor Data Corporation and NIHO Land and Cattle Company
September 11, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p. m.
Hoodos Restaurant (Sun Rivers), 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Kamloops
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