Vancouver Renters Guide - 10 May, 2013

May 10 - June 07, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 05

Metro Vancouver Edition

CENTRALLY LOCATED IN BURNABY – AMAZING VALUE INCLUDING A VIEW

LOUGHEED VILLAGE

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Surrey / Rich mond

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Charming Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites

• Elevator • Professionally managed • No pets • Renovated units • Quiet, well maintained complex • Near shopping & transit

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Ryan Rd.

604-277-3810

10100 No. 3 Road, RICHMOND May 10 - June 07, 2013 renters guide 3

Surrey / Langley / Delta Majorca

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5699-201A St. • 604-533-6945

5639-201A St. • 604-533-7578

Langley FREE: Laundry, Heat, Hot Water and Covered Parking

• Resident manager on site 24 hrs • Free cable - Free laundry • Hardwood Floors • Sparkling Clean Buildings • We Are Proud of Our Addresses • No pets

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5669-201A St. • 604-533-6945

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• Ideal for seniors: • Handy Dart - Home making Services Seniors Centre • Bus Stop at Corner • 5 Min Walk to Save-On-Foods, Walk-In Clinics, Shops and Restaurants

DOWNTOWN AT YOUR DOORSTEP

1 and 2 Bedrooms Available

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Ideal for those who thrive on the energy of the city ~ an apartment at Infinity puts downtown at your doorstep.

Infinity also offers tremendous amenities including a fully equipped fitness facility, access to maid service and apartments wired for high speed internet access. You even have a Chapters Book store, Starbucks, Kichi Sushi and Urban Barn all located within the building.

828 HOWE STR.

604.681.1186

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Surrey / Delta / Vancouver

Deltita Gardens

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS SINCE 1964

10525-150th Street, Surrey

• Across from Guildford Mall, library & new community centre • Close to schools & buses • Outdoor pool, balconies & patios • Heat, h/w, drapes & carpet included • Spacious & very clean

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AFFORDABLE 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Available

1 bdrm from $700 2 bdrm from $800 3 bdrm from $900 $400 Move-in Bonus Limited time offer (Ask for Details). For new applicants only

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Close to schools, shops, bus route to Sky Train.

Some suites with mountain views.

Rent includes heat + hot water and basic cable.

For more info or to view please call.

604-594-5211

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Carmen Manor 1516 DAVIE STREET & NICOLA

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Ocean or mountain views Sauna Gated underground parking Close to shops, beach and park

1 bedroom suites with balcony Close to shops, beach and park Sauna Laundry facilities No pets To view please call at

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VICE PRESIdENT, wAll2wAll mEdIA

Jacqueline Hill

EdITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAl REAl ESTATE

Susan Legge

ACCOUNT ExECUTIVES

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Surrey, Langley, White Rock, Maple Ridge, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Richmond, Ladner

Amy Gagnon 604-422-7813 Classified Advertising

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Lougheed Village Apartments

LOUGHEED VILLAGE

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4180, Lougheed Highwy, Suite 102, Burnaby, BC V5C 6A7

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The Spring H.O.P.E. Food drive

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IN THE NEwS

3. Surrey/Richmond

9. Coquitlam/ Chilliwack

4. Surrey/Langley/Delta

10. Downtown

5. Surrey/Delta/Vancouver

17. Victoria

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EDITORS’ NOTES

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elping you find the right home.

The Renters Guide team always enjoys hearing from the readers of Renters Guide, so please write to us and let us know what you think of the features and stories you’ll find ahead.

Much of what you’ll want to know about finding the perfect place to live is right here in this magazine. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, contact us and we’ll help get an answer from one of our experts.

One of our readers, Joelle, told us she always gets a copy of her favourite magazine from the yellow box at her local GO Station. It’s not only a great way to unwind, but she said it also gives her a chance to catch up on her local housing options since she’s getting married next year.

We hope you will take us along for the ride. Be sure to check out our website, TheRentersGuide.ca. Finding a great new space to call your own is what we do best.

Let us know what you think, we’d love to hear from you.

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t

here seems to be a lot of confusion regarding leases – basically whether they’re necessary and what can be included in them. And with good reason. There are a lot of rules that govern the rental industry.

The fact is, a lease is not legally required, but it is legally binding. Without one, a tenant and a landlord are still legally bound by the law. However, a lease is a good idea because it identifies and outlines the contract between the tenant and landlord and generally sets out a minimum tenancy length – generally 12 months. A landlord can include in the lease the terms, including price and list what expectations, amenities and utilities are included. Without a lease, there can be miscommunication.

A lease cannot include anything that contravenes the law. Items such as ‘no kids’ won’t be enforced. However items like garbage procedures and the requirement for insurance are often clauses that are included.

When you come to the end of your lease term, by law you keep the same terms, you just go from month to month (or week to week). You’re not obligated to sign a new lease, though some landlords like having the annual commitment and will ask – possibly offering some benefit in exchange.

Looking to sign on the dotted line? With Renters Guide in hand you’ll find that perfect place. Our magazine and website, TheRentersGuide.ca, offer the best selection of available apartments, informative articles and advice, making it easy to make your move!

Elisa Krovblit EDITOR elisa.krovblit@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/ElisaKrovblit Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheRentersGuide

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A19. Holly Tree Apartments 1116 Hamilton Street Caprent.com

A25. Blair House 10100 No.3 Road GreatApartments.ca

A30. Rainbow 5669-201A St.

A1. Fraser Pointe 3083 Kent Ave NE concertproperties.com

A8. Nelson Place 1424 Nelson & Broughton

A13. Whitgift Gardens 550 Cottonwood Ave concertpropert ies.com

A2. 600 Drake Downtown/ Yaletown concertproperties.com

A9. Carmen Manor 1516 Davie Street & Nicola

A14. Kent Place 533 Cottonwood Avenue

A3. Collingwood Village concertproperties.com

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A4. The Westridge 4170 & 4180 Nanaimo Street concertproperties.com A5. Cassiar Court 1730 Cassiar St concertproperties.com A6. Parkside Village 3646 William Street concertproperties.com A7. Infinity 828 Howe Street

A10. Lougheed Village Apartments 9500/9502 Erickson Drive 9303/9304 Salish Court

Surrey A11. Surrey Gardens 100, 12747-102 Avenue GreatApartments.ca A12. Evergreen Apartments 10525 150 St. Gatewaypm.com

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A15. Cypress Gardens 114 & 1132 Howie Street Caprent.com A16. Park Regency Apartments 612 Clarke Road Coquitlam Caprent.com A17. Sydney Place Apartments 544 Sydney Ave Caprent.com A18. Lougheed Village Apartments 9500/9502 Erickson Drive 9303/9304 Salish Court

A20. Park Astoria Apartments 430- 11th Street Caprent.com A21. Princeton Place Apartments Howay Street Caprent.com A22. Tantus Towers 810 St. Andrews Street Caprent.com A23. Sherbrooke Manor Apartments 329 Sherbrooke Street Caprent.com

Delta A24. Deltita Gardens 8507 120 St

A26. Fraser Place 11675 Seventh Ave Caprent.com A27. Dolphin Square 8200 Park Rd Caprent.com A28. Carlton Park Gardens 10951 Mortfield Rd Caprent.com

aBBotSforD A29. Huron Court 31790 Union Ave Baywest.ca

A31. Villa Fontana 5609-201A St. A32. Majorca 5699 201A St A33. Stardust 5639 201A St A34 Encore 19899-55A Avenue www.baywest.ca

Coquitlam / Chilliwack

ENCORE ½ MONTH FREE RENT Newer Deluxe and Spacious Suites- Available now Located in the centre of Langley, minutes away from shops, recreation and parks 1 bdrm from $850 1 bdrm + den from $1000 2 bdrm + 2 bth from $1200 2 bdrm + den + 2 bth from $1225 Rent includes parking & hot water • Langley Deluxe • Large Apartments • Newer, well maintained building • Brushed Steel Appliances: stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave • Insuite stacked washer +dryer • Gated u/g parking • Laminate hardwood flooring throughout living area • Quality carpeting in bedrooms • Airy 9' overheight ceilings in select top floor suites

19899-55A Avenue, Langley (778)994-1859 or 604-532-1859 www.baywest.ca

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Huron Court

1 Bdrm from $625 2 Bdrms from $745 $200 Move-in Bonus Crime Free Multi-Housing Program $25 Seniors Discount (New Applicants only) • Rent includes heat, hot water, U/G parking.

• Quiet, well-maintained building.

SORRY NO PETS

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Fraser Place 11675 Seventh Ave., Richmond Bachelors Available!

1 Bedrooms Available!

1 Bedrooms + Dens Available!

2 Bedrooms Available!

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778.732.0138 1 MONTH FREE RENT!

• Swimming pool • Fitness center • Water front property with ocean view suites • Only minutes walk to the heart of Steveston Village • Dishwashers in select suites.

• Next to West Dyke Trail.

• Next to Garry Point Park.

Carlton Park Gardens 10951 Mortfield Road, Richmond Bachelors Available!

1 Bedrooms Available!

2 Bedrooms Available!

3 Bedrooms Available!

604.283.2422 ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS!

• Cable ready, large suites • Private balconies • Outdoor pool and indoor sauna • BBQ area • Exercise room • 3 appliances - fridge, stove & dishwasher • Resident party room • Courtyards and water fountains throughout the property

Dolphin Square 8200 Park Road, Richmond

604.273.0269

1 Bedrooms Available!

2 Bedrooms Available!

• Ample secure covered parking • Landscaped courtyard • Outdoor pool • BBQ patio with • Desirable location • Minutes to Vancouver Airport • Short walk to shopping • Close to City Hall, library, and the Minoru Park Sports Complex (pool, ice rink, playing)

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Cypress Gardens 1114 & 1132 Howie Street, Coquitlam, BC private patios, underground parking, upgraded suites.

1 Bedrooms Available!

1 Bedrooms + Dens Available!

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778.730.0120 ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN BONUS!

Located in the established central area of Coquitlam, 1114 and 1132 Howie St (Cypress Gardens Apartments) provides the ideal standards of living in the area. Close to parks and all conveniences, it is your best choice for apartments for rent in Coquitlam.

Park Regency Apartments 612 Clarke Road, Coquitlam, BC

778.730.0126

Private balconies, Dishwasher, underground parking, laundry room, elevators, fitness room.

1 Bedrooms Available!

These apartments for rent in Coquitlam are located in the beautiful parkland in the city. Just 15 kms from the city of Vancouver and bordering New Westminster and Burnaby, 612 Clarke Rd is an ideal location for commuting and living. A small property with ample access to shopping at the Lougheed Mall and other retailers provides everything you would need in your day.

Sydney Place Apartments 544 Sydney Ave, Coquitlam, BC Tennis Court, Laundry Room, Covered Parking, Balconies, Large Closets.

1 Bedrooms Available!

2 Bedrooms Available!

778.730.0128 ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN DISCOUNT

These apartments for rent in Coquitlam are Located in the parkland community of the city, with mountain views, this mature site with large trees and gardens is the ideal location for commuting or working in the area.

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Holly Tree Apartments 1116 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC

778.732.0135

Indoor & Outdoor Parking, Lockers, Balconies, Elevators, Laundry Room.

1 Bedrooms Available!

This accommodating low-rise is located in the Moody Park neighbourhood and is surrounded by impressive greenery.

Our bright and spacious apartments for rent in New Westminster come with hardwood floors throughout.

Located near bus routes, The Sky Train, Justin Morneau Field, the Royal City Centre Mall and Westminster Centre Mall and theatre. Lord Kelvin Elementary and New West Secondary School are also conveniently located close by. For your grocery needs you are located less than 1km from a Safeway and Save on Foods supermarket

Royal Ridge Apartments 315 Agnes Street, New Westminster, BC

778.732.0139

Elevators, Parking, Balconies, 1 MONTH Laundry Room, Fitness Room.

FREE RENT! Bachelors Available! 1 Bedrooms Available!

This well kept low rise building, featuring apartments for rent in New Westminster, is located close to the Columbia Sky train station, the Fraser River, the Westminster Quay Public Market and Douglas College. The River Market offers you quaint shops and restaurants with breath taking views of the Fraser River. For your added convenience, Columbia Square Plaza and Royal City Centre Shopping Centre are both nearby. Our units come carpeted throughout the living and bedrooms along with tiled floors throughout the bathroom and kitchen. A fitness room is also available for your use at no extra charge.

Park Astoria Apartments 430 - 11th Street, New Westminster, BC Elevators, Indoor Parking, Balconies, Laundry Room, Fitness Room, Dishwashers, Entry Call Board.

778.727.0191 1 MONTH FREE RENT!

1 Bedrooms Available!

Surrounded by lush foliage and well manicured grounds, these beautiful and modern low rise apartments for rent in New Westminster are what you will want to call home. The spacious units have carpeting throughout and come equipped with dishwashers for your added convenience. A fitness room is available for your use at no extra charge. Close to bus routes and grocery stores such as Safeway and Buy-Rite foods. The New West Mall, which has a Cinema and the Royal City Centre Shopping Centre are also located nearby.

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Princeton Place Apartments 1021 Howay Street, New Westminster, BC

778.727.0186

Large Suites, Balconies, Dishwashers, Laundry Rooms, Exercise Room, Close to Skytrain.

1 Bedrooms Available!

2 Bedrooms Available!

Princeton Place, featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent in New Westminster, is a well situated and leading neighbourhood building. This beautifully maintained property is ideal for commuters given the closeness to the Sky Train or the short commute to downtown Vancouver. This condo-like building surrounds beautiful grounds and a courtyard for all to enjoy.

Tantus Towers

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810 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster, BC

778.727.0205

Laundry Room, Elevators, Onsite Office & Building Staff, Indoor Parking, Balconies, Swimming Pool, Lockers.

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1 Bedrooms Available!

Situated in a prime central location these apartments for rent are just a short walk to restaurants, shopping and schools. The units are very large and come in various layouts. In the summer time you can enjoy a relaxing dip in the outdoor swimming pool. The Skytrain is a 10 minute walk and the New Westminster Quay is a great place to enjoy local events.

Sherbrooke Manor Apartments 329 Sherbrooke Street, New Westminster, BC Balcony, Laundry Facilities, Parking, En Suite Storage.

1 Bedrooms Available!

778.727.0198 ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE IN DISCOUNT

A well situated and family building, these beautiful apartments for rent in New Westminster are ideal for commuters given the closeness to the Sky Train.

The short commute to downtown Vancouver or for those who work close by makes Sherbrooke Manor Apartments the ideal place to live for all.

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moving

avoid common

packing mistakes

by Dan Hopkins

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ore than 4 million people moved residences in Canada last year, many of whom did the packing themselves. For some, it works out fine; others have problems resulting from a lack of foresight, poorly packed boxes and inexperience in loading moving trucks.

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Here a re a few tips to help you avoid finding damaged items at your destination: 1. Consider purchasing boxes from your mover. The most common packing mistake we see is people getting free boxes at the grocery or liquor store and then putting too much weight in them. For example, using a large box to pack books and magazines may make it too heavy to lift, and the box might break during the move due to the weight.

Use this rule of thumb: the heavier the item, the smaller the box. Be choosy about your boxes; free boxes from a grocery store that have been used to ship produce could contain insect larvae that may transfer to your belongings.

2. Be realistic about the number of boxes you need. Depending on how long you have lived in your current location, you will most likely underestimate your boxes requirement.Often, we hear of renters who think 40 or 50 boxes will be enough, and then realize they need upwards of 80, two days before moving day.

3. Start packing early and be completely packed when the movers arrive.

Sometimes we arrive at a customer’s home and they’re not packed. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to move a customer’s belongings while they are attempting to shove items into boxes and we get in each others’ way.

This also interferes with the optimal loading of the moving truck. We have a loading system where the first things we place in the truck are light items such as chairs, lampshades, cushions, etc; we place these items in the ‘attic’ (the area over the cab) of the truck. We can get TheRentersGuide.ca lots of light items up there and they stay secure.

Next, we create a ‘box wall’ stacked to the ceiling to hold the items in the attic in place. We then stand plastic TheRentersGuide.ca

wrapped mattresses against the box wall and secure everything with tie-off straps to keep belongings from getting jostled during the move. If you’re not completely packed and ready on moving day, we can’t create that box wall early on and, this decreases the capacity of the items that can be moved at one time. It also eats up precious time and, therefore, money!

4. Think ahead. Begin packing items you don’t use daily. As you pack your boxes move them to the front of your apartment and stack them along a wall near the front door. Having them by the door, organized and ready to go, instead of having movers go back and forth to each room can shave 10 to 20 seconds off the time for each box. Saving 20 seconds per box can save lots of time – and money.

5. Consider having your moving company pack for you. We are skilled, have more experience and have standard-size small, medium and large boxes that are designed to fit into our trucks to create a perfect box wall for optimum efficiency and safety.

So, when it comes to moving, forethought goes a long way. Because your belongings mean a lot to you, take extra care when packing so that they arrive at your destination safely.

Dan Hopkins is chief operating officer, Two TheRentersGuide.ca Men and a Truck Canada.

For more information visit the website at twomenandatruck.ca

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Victoria & The Saanich Peninsula

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Victoria A1. Princess Patricia 701-703 Esquimalt Road A2. The Lord/ Lady Simcoe 450-440 Simcoe Street

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The Lord Simcoe 450 SIMCOE ST.

James Bay area, concrete hi-rise. 1 & 2 bedroom suites available. Free heat and hot water, close to all amenities.

Sorry, no pets.

The Lady Simcoe 440 SIMCOE ST.

1 bdrm. + 2 bdrm. suites Waterfront Concrete high-rise Free heat and hot water Fitness centre and tenant lounge Sorry, no pets

BOTH SIMCOES ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD AND OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL.

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Free heat and hot water, close to all amenities, sauna, billiards room, concrete hi-rise. Sorry, no pets.

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Cordon Place 1550 RICHMOND AVE.

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spring h.O.p.e. fOOd drive Incredible community support and generosity across BC!

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antries – and hearts – opened wide on March 21 as British Columbia’s apartment residents came together with property management companies and the BC Apartment Owners and Managers Association (BCAOMA) in their inaugural year of the annual Spring Housing Owners & People Everywhere (HOPE) Food Drive.

The Spring Housing Owners & People Everywhere (HOPE) Food Drive was successful in collecting 5,866 pounds of food for needy families across British Columbia, and donations continued coming in from across the province even after the official collection had ended. The first of its kind in BC, this food drive saw dozens of landlords, property managers, community volunteers and tenants work together in 266 apartment buildings throughout Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo to collect food for BC families.

“The rental housing industry is primarily family run. It has been a once-in-aTheRentersGuide.ca lifetime experience for me to participate in our first province-wide food drive alongside my son,” says one of the food drive volunteer organizers Bill Goold, Realtor and BC Apartment Owners and Managers Association (BCAOMA) Director.

typically not targeted during food drives. It was led by a partnership between BCAOMA, the Rental Owners and Managers Society of BC (ROMS BC) and various food banks including the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS).

Proceeds were donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, Mustard Seed Food Bank (Victoria), Loaves and Fishes Food Bank (Nanaimo), Surrey Food Bank, South Delta Food Bank, Share Community Food Bank and White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank.

The Spring HOPE Food Drive originally started 13 years ago in Ontario, where it is the largest doorto-door food drive in the country. With Ontario and BC leading the way, next year should see the Spring HOPE TheRentersGuide.ca Food Drive go national, with interest from the prairies and the east coast!

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1 and 2 bedroom suties for rent in the Metrotown area, 5 min from Mall and Skytrain. Freshly11238531 painted with very large balconies, new appliances, new window coverings in a newly updated building. Rents from $850 6570 Burlington Ave, Burnaby Call 778-323-0237

11238527

EVERGREEN PLACE BURNABY 1 Bedroom $960 1 and 2 bedrooms, close to all major transit and shopping. Carpeted with balcony. Rent includes heat, hot water and parking.

6920 Gilley Ave Burnaby

The Glenmore In Vancouver

Studio and 1 Bedroom apartments. New kitchen appliances, including dishwashers. Hardwood flooring, vertical blinds, mirrored closet doors. Walking distance to Stanley Park.

Call 604-644-0062

Call 778-788-1867

11238530

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3091 Lincoln Ave New 1 bed, 1 bed & den and 2 bedroom suites available, 5 appliances, free hot water, clubhouse, from $1060. 2 - 3 blocks to mall, bus/Westcoast Express and City Centre. NO smoking NO dogs.

11238498 Call 604-468-1698

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Huron Court 31790 Union Ave

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Valley View Terrace 2750 Fuller St

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buRnaby Burnaby Centre 4288 Grange St

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California Gardens 8350 - 11th Avenue

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Cornerstone (SFU) 8950 University High Street

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Horizon Towers 5050 Sanders Street

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Lougheed Village 9500 Erickson Dr

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Kent Place 533 Cottonwood Ave

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Beach Towers 1600 Beach Ave

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Bellevue Tower 4639 West 10th Ave

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Brockton House 1640 Alberni St

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Carlton House 1540 Burnaby St

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Casa Bella 840 Broughton St

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Casa Del Vandt 1265 Cardero St

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Cassiar Court 1750 Cassiar Street

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Central Plaza 1160 Haro St

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Cresta 855 Jervis St

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