VREP #519 | How to Spot a Bad Strata Before You Buy with James Milne and Brent Anderson

VREP #519 | How to Spot a Bad Strata Before You Buy with James Milne and Brent Anderson

June 11, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 519

About this episode

The episode discusses how to identify potential risks in strata properties before purchasing, featuring insights from industry experts.

Your home may be your biggest investment, but is it also your biggest risk? This week, James Milne and Brent Anderson, Business Development Directors at FirstService Residential, sit down with Adam & Matt to pull back the curtain on strata life in BC. From dysfunctional councils and deferred maintenance to the document red flags most buyers walk right past, this conversation is essential listening for anyone who owns or is shopping in the Lower Mainland. Why does Vancouver pay some of the lowest maintenance fees in North America, and is that actually bad news? What free online search should you run before lifting subjects? And what does a well run building look like from the inside? Don't miss this one!

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Hosts: Adam Scalena, Matt Scalena

Guests: James Milne, Brent Anderson

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Organizations: FirstService Residential

Places: British Columbia, Lower Mainland, Vancouver

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