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Live Bigger for Less

Multiple South Island homeowners have upgraded to a detached home with a suite — and lowered their monthly costs doing it.

This program could close at any time.

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Your current townhome
Your estimate of home value $1,000,000
Greater Victoria townhome average — $840,175
Mortgage balance owed $520,000
Current monthly payment $2,300/mo
Current rate 2.3%
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Renewal rate 5.3%
Today's 5yr fixed
Payment shock at renewal
What you pay now $2,300/mo
Estimated renewal payment
Monthly increase at renewal
Months until renewal 18 months
Strata fees $450/mo
Included in your true monthly cost
Clear up Consumer Debt $0
Home Equity can Clear Debt and Save you $300–$1,500/mo
Your Next Home
Target price $950,000
South Island detached with suite — $850k–$1.2M
Suite rental income $1,900/mo
No suite 1 bed · $1,900–$2,200 2 bed · $2,200–$2,500
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Upgrade — true cost
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Current payment
Strata fees
Debt carrying cost
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Suite income
New home net cost
You save by upgrading

Why this works when the banks say no: Our lending partner counts suite rental income far more favourably than major banks — most homeowners qualify for significantly more than a standard pre-approval shows.

1
Langford → Colwood detached
Couple near renewal. Bought 4-bed with suite. Suite rent offset the new mortgage.
Paying $340/mo less than before
2
Langford → Langford detached
Single owner, 14 months to renewal. Same street, 3-bed with suite. Suite covered most of the mortgage.
Upgraded for $180/mo more — suite pays gap
3
Saanich → View Royal detached
Family needed space. Lender counted 100% of suite income — approved for far more than expected.
Qualified for $180k more than expected

Next step
Want Chris to run the real numbers and connect you with our lending partner?
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Calculations are estimates for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute financial, mortgage, or legal advice. Chris Cochrane is a licensed REALTOR® with eXp Realty — not a mortgage broker or financial advisor. Mortgage qualification figures and rental income projections are based on data provided by our lending partner and are subject to change. Consult a licensed mortgage professional before making financial decisions. Not intended to solicit sellers currently under contract.

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