Vancouver Island realtor Jason Anson is offering help to homeowners who want to challenge the value of their property from BC Assessment this year.
Anson is leading an initiative in partnership with a group from Paradise Valley, located near Squamish, that has launched an online education platform and community support system, called 91裸聊视频淐ommunity Connect: Safe Spaces for Empowering Homeowners91裸聊视频� for homeowners looking to appeal their assessments.
The platform can be found at .
Anson is a seasoned advocate who successfully guided 40 homeowners from the Youbou area through the appeals process last year.
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Under his leadership, BC Assessment conceded 75 per cent of the time, resulting in a total reduced property value of $5 million in 2023, and he is currently awaiting a decision from an appeals board that could potentially reduce an additional $10 million in assessed values as a result of what he describes as the over assessments by BC Assessment last year.
91裸聊视频淏C Assessment91裸聊视频檚 guidance to its staff in preparation for the 2024 Property Assessment Review Panel has brought to light their concern over homeowners working together,91裸聊视频� Anson said.
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Anson said the initiative, galvanized by the cooperative energy of communities like Paradise Valley and Youbou, thrives on bringing together collective wisdom and support.
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He said his role in uniting these communities has been to provide a forum where shared concerns can lead to empowering solutions.
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91裸聊视频淏y fostering communication and pooling our collective experiences, we91裸聊视频檝e cultivated innovative strategies that now serve as a beacon for other communities across British Columbia. We extend our hand to all homeowners across B.C. to be part of a forward-thinking alliance.91裸聊视频�
BCA said in a statement that, in general, the assessment agency does not comment on properties under appeal, nor does it comment on internal business processes.
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91裸聊视频淭here are many resources available to the public at . If there are further concerns from members of the public, we encourage them to contact our office at 1-866-825-8322 to discuss with an appraiser. Those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2023, or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as soon as possible in January.91裸聊视频�
If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of BC Assessment91裸聊视频檚 appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by Jan. 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.
