Best Neighbourhoods Near UBC, SFU, and BCIT for 2026 Students
With campus housing waitlists stretching into the thousands, many parents are choosing to buy an investment condo for their student children. It solves the housing problem and builds equity.
UBC (University of British Columbia)
Top Pick: Kitsilano or Dunbar. Direct bus access (99 B-Line or 25/33 Bus), safe, and high resale value.
SFU (Simon Fraser University)
Top Pick: The "UniverCity" community on Burnaby Mountain is convenient but leasehold. For freehold appreciation, look at Burquitlam (one SkyTrain stop away).
BCIT (Burnaby Campus)
Top Pick: Brentwood. Fast access via bus or car, and offers the urban lifestyle students crave.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is safe, but financing can be trickier (require larger down payments) and appreciation is often slower than freehold.
Yes, this is a great strategy to cover the mortgage. Just ensure the strata bylaws allow rentals (most do) and you comply with occupancy limits.