Tag Archives: homeowner protection office
Relax You’re Covered: BC’s Provincial Homeowner Protection Coverage
The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), introduced by the Provincial Government in July 1998, serves to protect new home buyers and builders in the province of BC. They ensure that all new homes are covered by home-warranty insurance, they monitor the performance of the third-party home warranty insurance system underwritten by the private sector, and require … Read More
Home Warranty Insurance
As the owner of a home protected by home warranty insurance, you are expected to do a number of things to ensure that you do not limit or jeopardize your coverage: Be familiar with your home warranty insurance policy and maintenance manual (if provided), and keep these documents in a secure place. Know when the … Read More
HPO Reconstruction Loan Program Ended
The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) reconstruction loan program stopped accepting new applications, effective July 31, 2009. Here are the facts: The Province has more than met its commitment to help homeowners with the cost of repairs to leaky condos. The program has been in existence now for almost 11 years and all leaky buildings should … Read More
15th Annual Free Seminar for First-time Home Buyers
If you are considering purchasing your first home and need help understanding what is involved, then you would greatly benefit from GVHBA’s Seminar for First-time Home Buyers, taking place Tuesday, March 24 from 7pm to 9pm at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (ballroom). To help you make informed decisions, the GVHBA, in partnership with CMHC, … Read More
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