Richmond

The City of Richmond is a compilation of islands with a population of almost 200,000 people making it the fourth largest city in British Columbia. Richmond’s real estate occupies a river delta creating rich agricultural soil and land that is prone to flooding as all land averages just one metre above sea level. The high water table is the reason very few houses have basements and until recently very few strata properties were above 3 storeys high. The recent development of the Canada Line has delivered a transportation system in Richmond with unmatched land sea and air connections. Since the completion of this project Richmond has conscientiously instituted a transit oriented development strategy where new high density apartments and commercial starts are concentrated in the city centre to allow for sustainable living. This mindset has positioned Richmond to grow into a dynamic urban centre with a unique mixture of commercial and residential property, agricultural lands, industrial parks, waterways and natural areas.