# The Hidden Condo Costs Buyers Miss | Strata Red Flags Every Buyer Must Know | Episode 95

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Podcast: [The Real Deal Pod: Allister Carrington & Geoff Lee’s Pro Insights in Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-deal-pod-allister-carrington-geoff-lee-s-pro-insights-in-real-estate-7022107)
Published: 2026-05-04T16:04:40+00:00
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Buying a condo or townhouse in BC? Read the strata documents—or risk buying a financial headache. In Episode 95 of The Real Deal Pod, Allister Carrington and Geoff Lees break down the real issues buyers, sellers, and Realtors® need to understand before purchasing a strata property. Inside this episode:✔ How special levies can suddenly cost owners thousands✔ Why contingency reserve funds matter more than most buyers realize✔ What active lawsuits mean for financing approval✔ Insurance red flags hidden in strata documents✔ Rental-heavy buildings and lender concerns✔ Why depreciation reports matter✔ Property Disclosure Statements—and why honesty matters One overlooked document can become a very expensive mistake. If you're buying, selling, investing, or advising clients in BC real estate, this is essential listening. Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay tuned. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

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