Multiplex Co-Development
Check your property's multiplex potential — free.
Trusted by 200+ BC families exploring multiplex
Vancouver Multiplex Builder–Developer
VanPlex delivers address-first multiplex feasibility and coordinates builder–developer teams that carry projects from concept through permits to construction. We provide instant feasibility, profit, budget, and timeline insights for Vancouver properties and then coordinate the full permitting, design, and construction program.
With Bill 44 opening gentle density pathways, we help homeowners and infill investors uncover the best unit mix, align value engineering opportunities, and secure permits with our dedicated expediting team. We coordinate planning, permitting, and construction delivery end-to-end.
Whether you want to compare duplex vs triplex outcomes or are structuring a full design–build program, our Multiplex Plan combines proforma, construction budget, and phased timeline insights so you can move from feasibility to a built multiplex with one accountable partner.
Track Record
Built by an actual builder.
David Babakaiff has built homes in BC for 25+ years, most recently as principal of Alair Homes Vancouver. He co-founded VanPlex so that experience sits behind every property we look at — now 102,000+ across four cities.
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HAVAN 2024 — Best Multiplex Unit
Alair Homes Vancouver
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HAVAN 2024 — Finalist, Best Multiplex Development
Alair Homes Vancouver
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HAVAN 2024 — Finalist, Best Custom Home Over $3M
Alair Homes Vancouver
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Top Choice Award — Best Residential Builder, Vancouver
2016 & 2017 · David Babakaiff
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CHBA Thompson Okanagan — Multiple Best Home Wins
2002–2005 · David Babakaiff
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HAVAN Member — Homebuilders Association Vancouver
Membership
Not sure what to do with your property?
Free 12-page guide for Vancouver-area homeowners. Build, sell, hold, or partner — side-by-side comparison of the numbers, timeline, and risk on each path.
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Latest Insights
Stay updated with the latest trends in Vancouver real estate and multiplex development strategies
Featured
Ottawa Named Missing Middle. We Have the BC Map.
Ottawa's Spring Economic Update 2026 named multiplex by name. We scored 102,518 BC parcels with PlexRank™ — here's where Bill 44 zoning actually pencils, from Burnaby's 36.6% mean ROE to Kelowna's 4.9%.
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MMC 2026: The One Room Where Housing Rules Get Read
May 8 at Fairmont Pacific Rim: BC housing minister, CMHC, three mayors, and active multiplex operators in one room. David Babakaiff presents on the main stage — and 25% off with our exclusive code MMC25.
Property Management for a Small Rental Multiplex: Self-Manage or Hire?
Self-managing an 8-unit building saves 8-12% of gross rent but costs 10-15 hours per week. Professional management runs $30,000-$34,000/year after placement fees. BC's Residential Tenancy Act caps rent increases at 2.3% for 2026 and averages 8-12 weeks for RTB disputes. Turnover costs $3,300-$5,500 per unit. The real question: does your building pencil with management included, or only if you do the work yourself?
AI-Powered Visualization
Picture it before you build
BetaEver wonder what a multiplex would look like on your lot? Pick a style, and our AI places it right on your property's Street View. Slide between today and what's possible.
6 design styles to explore
Multigenerational Housing
Keep your family close. Build wealth together.
441,750 Canadian households already live multigenerationally—up 21.2% in a decade. Bill 44 lets you build 4–6 independent units on one lot: a ground-floor suite for aging parents, your family upstairs, and rental income from the rest.
1 in 5 Canadians live multigenerationally
Census data breakdown by province, city, and demographic
$50,000 MHRTC: claim up to $7,000
Step-by-step guide to the federal tax credit for family compounds
Toronto is talking. Vancouver is building.
Why BC's ecosystem is years ahead for multigenerational builds
Bill 44 • Missing Middle
SSMUH & Gentle Density Resource Hub
Stay ahead of British Columbia's gentle density rollout. Explore our provincial SSMUH briefing and municipal gentle density playbook to understand unit yields, permitting timelines, financing, and construction delivery across Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Sea-to-Sky.
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)
View guideProvincial status tracker, municipal adoption map, implementation timeline, and VanPlex delivery pillars for 3–6 unit multiplex developments.
- Municipal eligibility tiers, parking triggers, and servicing requirements
- Financing benchmarks and pro forma guardrails
- Case studies from Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey SSMUH projects
Gentle Density Playbook
View playbookCompare multiplex, rowhouse, cottage court, and laneway infill strategies with timelines, consultant scopes, and pre-development checklists.
- City-specific case studies spanning Vancouver to Tri-Cities
- Pre-development checklist aligned with Bill 44 deliverables
- Launch kit download with multiplex pro forma and intake checklist
Vancouver Zoning Codes Simplified
Read articlePlain-language breakdown of every RT, RM, R1-1, and RR district with visuals and PlexScore-ready insights for investors and homeowners.
- Understand build forms, location context, and investor angles schedule by schedule
- Multiplex, rental, and heritage retention opportunities demystified
- Includes in-page address lookup to pull PlexScores for your property
Multigenerational Living Guide
View guideHow 441,750+ Canadian families are using multiplexes to house three generations on one lot—with privacy, rental income, and up to $7,000 in federal tax credits.
- MHRTC tax credit breakdown and stacking strategy for 2026
- Accessible ground-floor design for aging parents vs. $7K–$18K/month care facilities
- Census data on BC’s multigenerational household growth and municipal hotspots
Build-to-Rent Multiplex Hub
View hubVancouver-first resource on when small-lot rental actually works in BC, how secured rental differs from strata, and which cities deserve real underwriting attention.
- Vancouver 8-unit secured-rental versus 6-unit strata comparison
- CMHC MLI Select thresholds, debt coverage, and hold-period risk stack
- Metro-first city matrix marking markets as strong, selective, or weak