Birds Nest Properties was established in 2017, which is almost a decade in the industry. They specialise in renting our various residential properties in the Lower Mainland, such as houses, apartments, and condos—that’s all the selection we need!

They handle everything, and by that, we mean every single thing. Their office is even open on Saturdays, which also makes them accessible to property owners and tenants

As a full-service property management in Vancouver, they take care of marketing, rent collection, move-in/move-out inspections, strata correspondence, and tenant and owner insurance.

We also appreciate their flexible times for unit showings, even on weekday nights and weekends! However, there were a couple of reports regarding last-minute changes and cancellations, which is very inconvenient.

On a good note, the property owners we conversed with loved their fees. Their management fee is a reasonable 8.33% of the monthly rent, and their pricing structure is very straightforward.

Very responsive to inquiries

“The most professional property management company I’ve had the pleasure of working with. As a tenant, they were very responsive to my inquiries and concerns. They seem to look after owners very well by making sure their rental units are routinely inspected and kept well-maintained. Every single person I’ve been in contact with was kind, professional and efficient. Thank you, Birds Nest!”

Nikki G., Google Review

Easy to work with

“I’ve been renting through Birds Nest for just over two years now and have had a fantastic experience. The team is incredibly responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Belva Wong, in particular, has been outstanding. She always responds promptly to my messages and quickly resolves any issues I’ve while renting. Her and the teams dedication and efficiency make the rental experience stress-free. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a well-managed rental”

Jared G, Google Review

Here’s the cool thing about Downtown Suites: they’ve been serving Vancouver for over 25 years. And as a full-service property management company, they offer a bunch of services.

We like that they handle everything for the property owner, including marketing, maintenance, and annual property inspections. They also handle apartments, condos, and strata-titled suites.

However, they mostly cater to small apartment buildings. While that’s a downside, they compensate for offering laneway housing services, which will give you full independence and privacy from your tenants.

They do have a good variety of rental properties all over Vancouver, including pet-friendly apartments.

Plus, we appreciate their customisable services so you can adapt to your own requirements. An example of this awesome service is tenant placement, giving you a more cost-effective solution.

We also found the rates decent. During our client surveys, the property owners felt the fees were reasonable for the thorough service they provided.

Relied on them to keep me compliant

“It has been a pleasure to work with Downtown Suites for the past 12 years. They have maintained my property and provided an effortless experience for me while I was located outside of the province. All maintenance, tenant issues, tax/government changes, all issues relevant to my property were well communicated and I relied on them to keep me compliant. This has involved turnover of tenants, condo repairs, appliance repairs, new flooring etc. Thanks again for the wonderful service! I highly recommend. Best Regards,”

Lori Miller, Google Review

Exceptional customer service skills

“I highly recommend downtown suites for their professionalism. Everyone that I have talked to in that office is pleasant and always eager to help. We worked with Lisa for four years, she has exceptional customer service skills, very polite and helpful. Thank you so much downtown suites for taking care of us.”

Shar Wilson, Google Review

The BC-owned and operated Cervantage Property Management knows how to successfully find the right tenants. During our surveys, their clients were very happy with their tenants, which speaks volumes about the company’s screening process!

That’s not all they offer! They also do inspections, repairs, staging, and listing. What’s awesome is they advertise only on popular websites to ensure your property gets the most views.

One of our favourite features is their customisable services. You can handpick the services instead of paying for the full property management service, which also means you only pay for what you need!

But we did find a minor problem. Their listings weren’t as extensive as we’d hoped. There weren’t a lot of Vancouver properties on their website, which is unfortunate considering they handle properties in the Lower Mainland.

On the bright side, most clients appreciated their thorough service. They were diligent in check-ins to ensure the property was in excellent condition.

Professional and proactive

“I couldn’t be more pleased with Joven and his team! They are professional, proactive, and truly dedicated. They managed every step, from advertising to finding excellent renters for our property. I highly recommend their services.”

Kofi Johnson, Google Review

Hassle-free renting process

“I had an excellent experience with Cervantage Property Management, especially with Property Manager Joven Cervas. Joven’s professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. He consistently addressed any concerns promptly, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free renting process. The property was well-maintained, and communication with Joven was always clear and efficient. I highly recommend Cervantage and appreciate Joven’s dedication to providing top-notch service.”

Jungbir Singh, Google Review

Bodewell took the spotlight with their upfront pricing. Transparency is very important for us (and I’m sure to many, too) because it avoids surprise and hidden charges.

We also love that they offer fair pricing. There are no additional charges for professional photography and credit checks. Plus, they’re one of the few in the area that doesn’t charge admin fees!

Additionally, we found the tenant placement fees competitive. Their clients felt the 8% to 10% fees for unfurnished and furnished properties were reasonable.

When you look at their property management services, they offer the usual and more! One of these includes targeted advertising, which they provide at no added cost!

Moreover, we like that they utilise modern platforms to reach more people. They even speak in French and Mandarin—very accessible!

We just hope they can improve customer service, especially during peak days, since some potential tenants had a tough time reaching them. But overall, they usually respond quickly!

Easy and convenient for landlords

“I have been a client of Bodewells for almost five years and have been very happy with their services. They have made being a landlord easy and convenient as they manage my property and tenants for me. I have only had two tenants in almost 5 years, and they managed the move-out of the first tenant and quickly found me new good tenants right away, ensuring I had no loss of income between tenancy and the property was returned in good condition and moved into by the new tenants seamlessly as well. I can highly recommend this team. Especially Myra.”

vicki strom, Google Review

Excellent process for finding tenants

“The Team at Bodewell came in to help me after a negative experience with a tenant and I’ve had nothing but smooth sailing ever since. Their methods for finding and placing quality tenants are excellent, and they made that process smooth and seamless. They have experts for all things in all areas which have had failures or deficiencies, and they handle it with poise. I no longer worry about what damage my tenant may be doing to my property. I can’t speak highly enough of The Team there.”

Jess Brown, Google Review

If you’re searching for stress-free property management, we think Pacific West is worth looking into. Their services make owning a rental property seamless!

We like their strict tenant screening process to ensure your property is in safe hands. Plus, their rental evaluation is designed to reach the maximised income, which is fantastic because it’s more accurate.

It’s worth highlighting that they go above and beyond just to give the best service. The property owners we spoke with appreciated their efficiency, reliability, and professionalism.

Their fees are also incredible—no hidden charges because they’re transparent! We also want to note that these guys don’t charge for lease renewals and there are no upcharges from trades—those are good for your bank account!

It’s a bummer that their website listings are not as extensive as we hoped. The upside is their marketing strategies ensure your property gets maximum exposure by using digital and traditional media.

Always available

“We just had the pleasure of leasing a new home from Alex. From our first communication, Alex was prompt and thorough. He has great staff who cleaned up our unit and ensured everything was ready for our move in. Any requests for service he has taken care of immediately. We’re thrilled to have a property manager we can count on and know is always available.”

Amanda Downs, Google Review

All issues were resolved in a prompt manner

“Rented from Pacific West for 1.5years, Jeremy was very professional to deal with and all issues were always resolved in a prompt manner. Renting in Vancouver can suck but these guys make it easy as possible.”

Danette J, Google Review