Jeff Nield Real Estate

A lot of people in the Comox Valley are asking the same question right now: does the land claims situation mean they should rethink their property plans?

I published a post this week that tries to give an honest answer. It covers what the K'ómoks treaty actually is and how it differs from the Cowichan court ruling in Richmond, what the federal Musqueam agreement does and doesn't affect, and what the CHIP archaeological permit process means for anyone building or developing locally. There's also a mapping tool you can use to check a specific property.

If you've been sitting with that question, the post is at the link. Anything specific to your situation belongs with a BC real estate lawyer.

What the K'ómoks Treaty and BC Land Claims Mean for Comox Valley Property Owners - Engel & Völkers - Jeff Nield Managing Broker Vancouver Island A client I sold a waterfront lot to last year sent me a message recently. They’re deep into the design phase of a project, close to sending drawings to engineering, and generally optimistic. Then came this: “Was just curious if our long term outlook with real estate needs to adjust based on thes...

Some lots are worth the patience.

4649 McQuillan Road is 0.42 acres inside Courtenay city limits, with municipal water and sewer, mountain views from the slope, and SSMUH zoning that allows for a multi-unit build when the time is right.

Right now there's an older manufactured home on the property, mid-renovation, with most of the materials already on site. The lower level is a self-contained one-bedroom in-law suite. Rent it while you finish the main floor. Rent both while you plan the next step.

$479,000. Renovation list available.

If you know someone who builds rather than buys finished, this one is worth a conversation. Feel free to tag them or send them my way.

0.42 Acres Inside City Limits. SSMUH Zoning. Mountain Views - Engel & Völkers - Jeff Nield Managing Broker Vancouver Island Large 0.42-acre lot inside Courtenay city limits, fully serviced with municipal sewer and water. The site has a gentle slope with mountain views, and SSMUH zoning that sets it up well for a 2–4 unit build when you’re ready to go that route. The existing 1973 manufactured home (de-registered and ...