Granville Island, with its many galleries and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, has drawn a large artistic community to the area. Retirees also enjoy the convenience of the "pedestrian" lifestyle, as so the many young families who have made this their home. The City of Vancouver has retained the freehold interest to the majority of the land in False Creek. Some of the leases were pre-paid originally by the developer - some were not. Many of the lease payments are under review in the next few years, so do your research. At each end of False Creek there are a handful of buildings on freehold land. These desirable homes are made of reinforced concrete construction, and are in high demand. Please call for your advantage...
ZIP Codes: V6J, V6H, V5Z Approximate Location Boundaries: Burrard and Cambie from the Water of False Creek to 6th Ave.
Location Characteristics: Home to Granville Island, the Sea Wall, Charleson Park and one of the friendliest communities in the city. The majority of the residential section of False Creek has limited access for cars, making it surprisingly peaceful for such a central location. Lots of parks, gardens, apartments, and townhomes. Question is reinforced concrete construction vs. wood framed construction, and leased land vs freehold land
About John Kowalchuk:
John Kowalchuk has always had a keen interest in architecture, building and real estate. In 1983, he graduated from Construction Engineering, a program specializing in project management. It proved to be a valuable introduction to real estate. After studying finance, John began purchasing properties, renovating and re-selling them in his hometown, Edmonton. During this time, he also project managed for numerous prominent development companies and founded several development and construction companies of his own.
In 1990, John moved to Vancouver from Edmonton to competitive sail, a lifelong passion of his. In 2001, he sailed around Vancouver Island in the Van Isle 360 Sailing Race. John continued to purchase and renovate properties throughout Vancouver before deciding to use his knowledge by becoming a realtor. He is familiar with and has lived in many different locations across the Lower Mainland. In addition, he has an extensive network of connections: legal, appraisal, mortgage broker, insurance, movers and trades people available to make your purchase or sale a fulfilling experience.
John’s clients and their needs are always a priority. It would be his pleasure to assist you in any aspect of real estate that you require.
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