British Columbia real estate

Explore British Columbia.

Buying a home in British Columbia: the official sources and the land title office, each with its source and date.

British Columbia, from the official sources.

Each card links to an official government or regulator page, checked one by one.

Check a licence
BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA): Find a Professional or Organization
BCFSA regulates B.C. real estate licensees; its public search shows a licensee's licence category, any conditions or restrictions, and recent discipline history.
Visit bcfsa.ca
Reviewed October 5, 2026
Land titles
Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA)
LTSA operates B.C.'s land title and survey systems, where buyers can search title records and where property ownership is registered.
Visit ltsa.ca
Reviewed October 5, 2026
Taxes and fees
B.C. property transfer tax rates
B.C. general property transfer tax is 1% up to $200,000, 2% to $2,000,000, 3% above that, plus 2% more on residential value over $3,000,000.
Visit www2.gov.bc.ca
Reviewed October 5, 2026

The official directory of school boards.

School boards
B.C. School District and Contact Information App (Ministry of Education and Child Care)
The province's official School District and Contact Information App lists B.C. public school districts and schools with contact details.
Visit bcschoolcontacts.gov.bc.ca
Reviewed October 5, 2026