Ethical, Honest and Trustworthy
At Downtown Suites, Ltd. we specialize in strata-titled suites, condos, apartments, and townhouses in Vancouver. Our clients enjoy profitable and carefree ownership. We provide expertise and individual attention to all the properties we manage. We offer comprehensive, fully customized suite management.
As licensed professionals under the B.C. real estate act, we have been serving our clients for more than 25 years.
“Be assured, we will do all we can to ensure you have the best rental management experience possible. We know from experience that being a landlord can be stressful, especially if you are far away. Our role is to provide ethical, trustworthy service that will alleviate the stresses of ownership and provide a pleasurable owning experience for you. When we decide to work together, the considerable resources and expertise at Downtown Suites will be made available to you, as we are happy to provide additional advice without extra fees. We will communicate regularly and provide regular market updates. We look forward to developing an ongoing relationship with you.”
– Nicholas Meyer
NIC MEYER
Founder and President of Downtown Suites, Ltd.
Always involved in the process and available to help clients decide between available options, Nicholas Meyer helps you find the right match for your needs, and assists in analysis of investment potential. We are not driven by commission. We don’t need to be because we are secure in the industry and not anxious to make sales at all costs. Business is consistent, the company is secure and active. The cornerstone of Nicholas Meyer’s philosophy was to make Downtown Suites a very trustworthy and ethical business. As a result, the company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau consistently for over 20 years.
Honest, Trusted, and Experienced
Nicholas Meyer understands the local market and its economic trends to ensure that you maximize your rental investment income. His thorough and intensive knowledge of the buildings in the downtown core, coupled with his indispensable experience chairing or serving on various Strata corporations, enables him to be well qualified to look after your condo investment. In addition, Nicholas will help clients with acquisition and disposition of properties. Our rates are competitive and offer full MLS exposure and network with realtors.
Originally from London, Nicholas left the UK to travel the globe, visiting more than 65 countries over the years. His extensive travel developed a good understanding of other cultures and customs.
Living in Vancouver for many years now, he enjoys all forms of cycling, including off road on the wonderful trails in BC (he has 4 different bicycles, including his original 10 speed!) Nicholas has recently returned to playing the cello, has an interest in foreign language and has for many years practiced yoga and meditation. He is also an advocate for animal rights and organic healthy whole foods.
Nicholas is a longtime member of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. He has also been accepted as a member of both the Real Estate Institutes of B.C. and Canada, F.R.I., R.I. (B.C.) In addition, he holds diplomas in Urban Land Economics, specializing in Appraisal (UBC), and Hotel Management (BCIT).
A founding partner in Downtown Suites, Margaret Olney held a real estate license through the ’80s and ’90s before she went into property management, working beside Nicholas Meyer. Creating a balance in the team as the company moved forward, Margaret has contributed to its stability as it has expanded since its inception, helping to grow the company and all that it stands for. In addition to travelling extensively, Margaret is involved in yoga, biking, and gardening. As another area of interest, she graduated in the Integrated Energy Healing Program through Langara College. She grew up in Vancouver, and is a Graduate of UBC in Psychology. Licensed Property Manager. Lisa has over 20 years’ experience in the property management industry and is our Senior Property and Leasing Manager. From Vancouver, BC to the Cayman Islands, to Atlanta, Georgia, and back home to her native Vancouver. Lisa specializes in leasing residential properties. Her enthusiastic and friendly manner certainly has factored Lisa as one of Vancouver’s top leasing agents. A licensed property manager, her responsibilities include overseeing the management team, the acquisition and marketing of rental properties; market and rental rate analysis and determination. If you are contemplating having your suite rented and managed, Lisa will be happy to assist you.MARGARET OLNEY
Partner
LISA TAYLOR
Senior Property Manager
Downtown Suites Ltd. has a lot more friendly faces, from administrative staff to accounting!