Victoria Home Buying Guide

The beautiful city of Victoria and its outlying areas epitomize the "Island Life" which has become sought after by visitors from across the country and around the world. "Island Life" doesn't just mean we have the best weather in the country, it is a symbol of how we conduct our everyday life - in a relaxed and stress free manner. With so many people wanting to experience it, the Victoria real estate market is booming with people of all ages moving to the area, because who wouldn't want to live here? The incredible natural landscape is bar none, with beautiful beaches that span miles of coastline, pristine lakes, picturesque hiking opportunities, and more. The region also features exceptional amenities including local retail storefronts, great restaurants, immaculate golf courses and everything in between making the Southern Vancouver Island the whole package.

Now, buying a home can be stressful but with our methodical approach, we aim to take the pressure off you and make your buying experience easy and fun.  With our proven processes we are confident that we will be able to establish who you are and what you value in a home. There are a lot of moving parts to finding out what suits you and we want to break down what you care about as far as the design and style of your future home, its location, exterior amenities and all other factors that are important to you.  

Make your search as seamless as possible by partnering up with us, we know the industry and the Victoria real estate market better than anyone! Learn more about us Here!

Check out our Communities

Discover Victoria's Communities. There are so many beautiful areas in Southern Vancouver Island that we want to share with you. Yes, there is beautiful Victoria which is at the center of it all but have you heard about its surrounding communities in Oak Bay and Saanich? Or about the beautiful Victoria Peninsula? Maybe you have read about the growing Westshore? Or maybe you have seen stunning photos of the Cowichan Valley or up the Malahat in Mill Bay and Cobble Hill. Well, we want to share it all with you! We are experts in all 22 communities and we want you to see them!

See What's Available

Search Victoria Real Estate. Take advantage of our world class website that features an industry leading IDX search tool that is updated in real time. Here you can explore Victoria's many property types including a diverse selection of single family homes, condos, townhomes, acreages, duplexes and more. Interested in learning more about each communities specific neighborhoods? Take a look at our community pages and scroll to the bottom to browse further details on particular neighborhoods.

Let the Options Come to You

We understand that you have a lot going on in your life with minimal time to sit and look through homes. That's why we created our Home Finder that allows you to relax and let us do the searching for you. With your information we will be able to send you real time information on new homes that actually meet your search criteria. That way you won't have to painfully waste your time looking through homes that are outside your budget, in the wrong location, or outside of your design specifications. With your information we can easily send you perfect matches right to your inbox as soon as they hit the market. Save some time Here!

First Time Buyer Information

Being a first time home buyer can be quite daunting with so many moving parts in the acquisition of a home and so many mistakes to be made that we want you to avoid. There are also numerous benefits that are available to first time buyers that you should definitely take a look at.  Give these important steps a read before you start looking further into the process - you won't regret it. Check it out Here!

Understand the Financial Side

Buying a home can be the biggest financial decision of one's entire life and we want to be by your side to make sure that you are making the right decision. We suggest you try out our Mortgage Calculator which is a great tool that can give you a preliminary idea of what your mortgage payments could look like. We would also be happy to direct you to any of our certified mortgage partners for a consultation.

Talk with Us Directly

Please feel free to give Scott a call directly at 250-588-9918 or send him an email scott@scottyhomesales.com. If you would prefer, you can also fill out our Contact Form and we can organize a time with you to chat that fits your busy schedule.


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