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House-hunting in Vancouver, scored and shared

Vancouver wrings high-rise condos, character houses and townhomes out of a tight, expensive market hemmed in by mountains and sea. When prices stretch this far, a clear score per dollar is what stops a marginal upgrade from costing a fortune.

Downtown Vancouver's towers reflected in the calm water of Coal Harbour.
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Compare Vancouver homes on what matters to you

Whether you're weighing up Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, Commercial Drive or anywhere else around Vancouver, the hard part is the same: too many listings, not enough clarity. Groundwork lets you score each place against your own priorities and ranks the shortlist automatically — so the standouts rise to the top instead of getting lost in a tab graveyard.

A local angle worth scoring

Rain, mould, strata fees and which way the balcony faces all swing a Vancouver home — bake them into your scoring rather than hoping for the best.

Searching Vancouver with someone else

Buying with a partner or renting with housemates across Vancouver? Invite them by email and you all score the same shared shortlist — the decision gets made on what you rated together, not on who saw the last place. It updates live, right there at the inspection.

Popular Vancouver areas people compare in Groundwork

  • Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
  • Kitsilano, Vancouver
  • Commercial Drive, Vancouver
  • Burnaby, Vancouver
  • North Vancouver, Vancouver
  • Richmond, Vancouver

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Common questions

Is Groundwork free to use in Vancouver?

Yes — it's free for buyers and renters everywhere, Vancouver included, and you can start scoring without creating an account.

Does it work for Vancouver rentals as well as buying?

It does. Switch a hunt to Rent mode and the price field, value-for-money score and exports all move to a weekly-rent basis — handy in a fast Vancouver rental market.

Can I compare properties from different Vancouver areas?

Yes. Add places from anywhere around Vancouver, score them the same way, and Groundwork ranks them side by side so different areas become genuinely comparable.

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