New Westminster packs five SkyTrain stations into a small city, and that commute drives rental demand. Tenants also pick New West for Royal Columbian Hospital and Douglas College.
Refinity Homes leases and manages condos, townhomes and older homes across the city, from Quayside towers to Queensborough.
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New Westminster neighbourhoods we manage
- Downtown and Quayside: condo towers along the river near New Westminster and Columbia stations and River Market.
- Sapperton: condos and older homes near Royal Columbian Hospital and Sapperton Station, popular with hospital staff.
- Uptown and Moody Park: older low-rise rentals and newer condos along Sixth Street.
- Queen’s Park and Glenbrooke North: heritage homes, some with suites.
- Queensborough: newer townhomes and family homes on Lulu Island.
Recent New Westminster rentals we’ve leased
- A Queensborough townhome on Ota Avenue
- A Quayside condo at Renaissance Square
- Downtown condos on Carnarvon Street and Agnes Street
See more in our New Westminster listings.
What New Westminster landlords need to know in 2026
- Condition inspections: many New West rentals are in older buildings. Under the RTA, skipping the move-in condition inspection report can cost you the right to claim damage against the deposit. We complete it with photos and the tenant’s signature every time.
- Speculation and Vacancy Tax: New Westminster is inside the BC SVT zone, so every owner files a declaration each year. A home rented to a tenant for at least six months of the year generally qualifies for the rental exemption, and we keep the lease records you need.
- Short-term rentals: BC’s principal residence rule covers New Westminster, so an investment condo or house here can’t run as an Airbnb. Long-term tenancies are where the returns are.
- Rent increases: BC caps annual increases at 2.3% for 2026 and 2.2% for 2027. Each increase needs three full months of written notice on the RTB form, and you can raise rent once every 12 months. We track the dates for you.
What’s included when we manage your New Westminster rental
- Rent pricing based on live local comps, adjusted while the home is on the market
- Professional photos and video, listed on 12 rental sites
- Showings, applications and screening: Equifax credit check, ID verification, two interviews and reference checks
- RTA-compliant lease, deposits, and move-in and move-out condition inspections
- Rent collected online on the 1st, owner payouts on the 15th
- 24/7 repair coordination with vetted vendors, plus strata communication
- Owner portal with real-time statements and a CPA-ready year-end package
- Service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
New Westminster property management fees
Management runs 6% to 9% of monthly rent depending on the property, and leasing is 40% to 75% of one month’s rent. We charge no setup, photo, video, advertising, inspection or move-in and move-out fees, and no management fee while your New Westminster home sits vacant. Our six optional owner guarantees are available for an added monthly fee, with conditions listed on our homepage.
New Westminster property management FAQ
Do you rent to hospital staff and students?
Yes. We screen for stable income or a qualified guarantor and verify employment directly, which suits Royal Columbian staff and Douglas College students alike.
My unit is older. Should I renovate before renting?
Sometimes. We walk the unit, tell you which fixes will actually raise the rent or cut vacancy, and skip the ones that won’t pay back.
What does property management cost in New Westminster?
6% to 9% of monthly rent for management and 40% to 75% of one month’s rent for leasing. No setup, advertising or inspection fees.
Get a free rent estimate for your New Westminster property
Send us the address and we’ll come back within 24 hours with a rent range and a short list of pre-listing fixes worth doing.
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Other Greater Vancouver areas we manage
Vancouver · Burnaby · Richmond · Surrey · North Vancouver · West Vancouver · Coquitlam · Port Moody · Port Coquitlam · Delta · Langley · White Rock & South Surrey · Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows · All of Greater Vancouver
Property management services by Refinity Homes, with brokerage by Sutton Group – Metroland Realty. Rent caps and tax rules are summarized for general information; confirm current rules with the RTB, BC government or your accountant.
