Weston Realty Partners Brokerage
Weston Realty Partners Brokerage

Most Toronto agents have never sold a home in Vancouver. I've done it for over a decade.

Love where you live now? Find its Toronto match.

I spent nearly 12 years helping clients buy and sell across Greater Vancouver. Now I'm licensed in Ontario, so you can buy or lease in the GTA with someone who already speaks your market's language

Why work with me

Most Toronto agents have never sold a home in Vancouver. I've done it for over a decade.

When you say "we're coming from a two-bed in Yaletown" or "we sold our place in North Van," I know exactly what you're giving up, what you're used to paying, and what will feel like home here.

That means fewer wasted showings, honest comparisons, and no surprises about how deals work differently in Ontario.

  • I translate your Vancouver lifestyle into GTA neighbourhoods that fit it
  • I explain every Ontario rule and cost that differs from BC, before it matters
  • I run your search remotely so you can make one focused trip, not five
  • Stress relief: Buying a home can be stressful, but I can take some of the burden off by handling the logistics and communicating with other parties involved in the transaction
Buying resources

Neighbourhood translator

Love where you live now? Find its Toronto match. 

Pick your current neighbourhood and see where people with similar lifestyles usually land in the GTA. It's a starting point. On our call, we'll fine-tune it to your budget and commute.

Kitsilano (Vancouver West)

Beach walks, yoga studios, cafés and a laid-back, active crowd.

Closest match:

The Beaches - A lakefront boardwalk, Queen Street East shops and the same relaxed, outdoorsy feel.

Café culture:

Leslieville - Brunch spots, independent shops and young families in renovated Victorian homes.

Green space:

High Park - Toronto's biggest park at your door, with a strong community feel.

Yaletown / Downtown (Vancouver)

Walkable condo living, restaurants downstairs, and work a short walk away.

Closest match:

King West - Converted lofts, new condos and a busy restaurant scene, close to the Financial District.

Value condos:

Liberty Village - Newer buildings and young professionals, with a strong sense of community.

Quieter downtown:

St. Lawrence - Next to the market and the waterfront, with an established, calmer feel.




Main St. / Mount Pleasant (East Vancouver)

Independent shops, craft breweries and character homes with a creative streak.

Closest match:

Roncesvalles - A village-style main street, character homes and easy access to High Park.

Creative east end:

Leslieville - Indie shops, breweries and restored row houses.

Nightlife:

Little Italy / Ossington - Toronto's best restaurant streets, set among classic brick homes.





Shaughnessy / Kerrisdale (Vancouver West)

Established, leafy, top schools and stately detached homes.

Closest match:

Rosedale - Old trees, ravines and some of the city's most beautiful homes, minutes from downtown.

Families:

Lawrence Park - Large lots, highly rated schools and a quiet residential feel.

Prestige:

Forest Hill - Elegant homes, private and public school options and the Yonge-Eglinton amenities close by.




North Vancouver (North Shore)

Trails at your door, a family focus, and a bit more space and quiet.

Closest match:

Oakville - Lakefront, a charming downtown, strong schools and GO train access to the city.

In the city:

The Kingsway - Leafy and family-oriented, near the Humber River trail system.

Central family:

Leaside - Well-kept homes, great parks and quick access to downtown.



West Vancouver (North Shore)

Ocean views, large properties, privacy and a slower pace.

Closest match:

Oakville (South) - Lakefront estates, a village-like downtown and top private schools.

Estate living:

Bridle Path - Large ravine-side lots in the city's most private enclave.

Waterfront:

Port Credit - Marina, lakeside trails and a walkable main street in Mississauga.


Brentwood/Metrotown (Burnaby)

Transit-oriented towers, big shopping and great value near the SkyTrain.

Closest match:

North York Centre - Condos on the Yonge subway line, with shopping and services all around.

Value:

Mississauga City Centre - Newer towers around Square One, with more space for the money.

More urban:

Yonge & Eglinton - A busy central hub with new transit and plenty of restaurants.



Richmond

Excellent Asian dining,  newer homes and a practical suburban lifestyle.

Closest match:

Markham - A thriving food scene, newer communities and highly rated schools.

Families:

Richmond Hill - Spacious homes, good schools and easy access to Highway 404 and Yonge.

Value:

Scarborough (Agincourt) - Great food, more affordable homes and improving transit.


What's different here, so nothing catches you offguard

Guiding you the whole way!

A few of the differences that matter most to people moving from BC. I'll go through all of them with you in detail. 

General information only, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so we'll confirm the current details for your situation.

If You're Buying

Two land transfer taxes in Toronto

Buy inside the City of Toronto and you pay both the provincial and the municipal land transfer tax. That's a real budget line Vancouver buyers don't expect. Just outside the city, in places like Markham, Oakville or Vaughan, only the provincial tax applies.

Offers work differently

BC buyers are used to "subjects." In competitive Toronto markets, sellers often hold offers until a set date, and the strongest offers are frequently firm. That's why pre-offer inspections and financing are done up front.

No resale cooling-off period

BC has a home buyer rescission period. Ontario doesn't have one for resale homes; once a firm offer is accepted, it's binding. The 10-day cooling-off right in Ontario only applies to new pre-construction condos bought from a builder.

Pre-construction is its own world

Assignment clauses, development charges, deposit schedules and occupancy fees all work in specific ways in the GTA. I'll review them with you before you commit to anything.

If You're Leasing

A standard lease, by law

Most residential tenancies in Ontario must use the province's Standard Form of Lease, so terms are more predictable than you may be used to.

Last month's rent, not a damage deposit

In Ontario, landlords can ask for a rent deposit (usually last month's rent) but can't collect a damage or security deposit. Expect to pay first and last month up front.

Check the rent-control date

Units first occupied as residences after November 15, 2018 are generally exempt from Ontario's annual rent increase guideline. On newer condos, that matters for your future rent.

Applications move fast

Good units in downtown Toronto can be rented within days. I'll get your credit report, employment letter and references ready before you start looking, even before you have Ontario credit history.

Settling In

Health coverage

Register with OHIP as soon as you arrive and confirm with BC how long your MSP coverage lasts after you move, so you're never without coverage.

Driver's licence

Ontario asks new residents to exchange an out-of-province licence within 60 days. Your BC driving history can usually be credited.

Commutes and transit

GO Transit, the TTC and the 401 shape daily life here the way the bridges and SkyTrain do in Vancouver. I'll map real commute times for every home we look at.

Schools and districts

Ontario has public, Catholic and French-language school boards. Your address decides which ones you can use, so we'll check this before you make an offer. Exceptional private schools are also available for you to consider.

Three ways I help Vancouver movers

WHEREVER YOU'RE STARTING FROM

8 Mistakes to avoid when buying a home

Buying in the GTA

Condo, townhome or detached. I'll build a shortlist around your Vancouver benchmarks, preview homes on video, and handle offers and closing, even while you're still in BC.

Buy or sell first?

Leasing first

Want to try a neighbourhood before you buy? I'll find a lease that fits, get your application ready to win, and help you plan the purchase when you're ready.

Buying a home: What expenses to expect

Selling there and buying here

Timing two provinces' closings is the hardest part. I'll help you line up bridge financing, closing dates and moving logistics so you're not stuck between two homes.

How it works

From Vancouver to your new keys, in four steps

  • A video call

    We talk budget, timing, work, schools and what you love (or don't) about where you live now.

  • Your custom plan

    A neighbourhood shortlist, price expectations and a full list of costs, Ontario-specific taxes included.

  • Remote previews, then one trip

    I tour homes for you on live video. You fly in for one well-planned weekend to see the finalists.

  • Offer to move-in

    Offers, lawyer, inspections and closing are coordinated for you, with e-signing wherever possible.

This website may only be used by consumers that have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate of the type being offered via the website. The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of the PropTx MLS®. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate.