David Howard

Background

About David Howard

David Howard has been involved in commercial real estate since 1996 when he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Geography at Carleton University. David has been an accredited member (AACI) with the Appraisal Institute of Canada since 2002. He joined Altus Group Ltd after gaining extensive experience with the BC Assessment Authority. Since then he has specialized in assessment review and property tax appeals, with emphasis on retail, office, industrial and multi-family residential properties throughout British Columbia. David is retained on a regular basis to provide expert evidence before the Property Assessment Appeal Board concerning the establishment of assessed value, equity and other proceedings. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate, David is a skilled consultant in all property assessment issues ranging from property assessment negotiations to running formal appeal hearings. Selected Project Experience Appraisals for the acquisition of property by City of Vancouver in connection with a number of major projects. These included the Emry Barnes Park, the widening of Clark Drive and the Development of the Olympic Village. Rent Review - Estimated the market rental rate for a large industrial building located on Annacis Island on the behalf of Grosvenor for rental arbitration purposes. Valuation of the Jericho Lands, a 38 acre land parcel in Vancouver Payment In Lieu of Tax consulting for the CBC during the redevelopment of their Vancouver broadcasting facility. Assisted CBC in saving in property taxes. Property assessment appeal for Burnco Rock Products relating to valuation, rent determination and lost use and benefit.