Recent sale in The Bowker 1356 sq feet/$1,600,000. That's pushing $1200/sq. ft.

We have some friends looking to buy a house in the Oak Bay area but someone told them that any improvements to the property, inside or out, over $500 needed a permit.

Anyone know if there is any truth to that?

Beware asshat staff in the buildings/permits dept. If the work is inside and not structural avoid them.

I did a skylight and roof window that didn't change the envelope and not very visible from the street. I know about it and my neighbour knows about it so make sure any neighbours are onside.

Inspector Clouseau won't show up unless its hugely visible or a neignbour finks on you.

nobody likes a finking neighbour.

That's a stereotype. I lived next to Roger and Gail Finking for several years. I didn't like them, but the family who lived across the street seemed to think they were tolerable.

So what's the deal with the restaurant in this place? Anybody been there?