You do not need to guess your way through a multiplex project.
I was the first homeowner in Port Moody to move forward under the new multiplex rules. I have met with City staff, taken the zoning courses, and stress-tested a real project on my own lot. Now I help other owners and small developers make clear, grounded decisions instead of expensive guesses.
Who this is for
- Homeowners in Glenayre, Seaview, College Park, and nearby who want kids or parents to stay close.
- Owners sitting on a lot that might work for SSMUH, a fourplex, or other gentle density.
- Investors considering a purchase or assembly and want a second set of eyes on the numbers.
- Builders and designers who want Port Moody reality before they spend on full design.
What you get out of it
- A realistic view of what your lot can and cannot do under the current rules.
- High-level cost and value ranges so you can say go, pause, or no confidently.
- A simple explanation of who you actually need on your team and in what order.
- A written summary you can use with family, partners, or your builder.
How I help you
1. Feasibility and direction
Is this idea worth pushing forward.
- Review of zoning, setbacks, trees, lane access, utilities, and parking.
- Best fit: duplex, triplex, fourplex, or SSMUH-type project.
- High-level costs and potential values using current local numbers.
- Clear call: build, hold, sell, or partner.
2. Team and process
The right people in the right order.
- Which consultants you actually need at each stage and which you do not.
- Introductions to architects, builders, engineers, planners, surveyors, and lenders.
- Review of scopes so you are not paying for work that does not move the file.
- A simple process so you know who does what and when.
3. Numbers and risk
Decisions backed by math, not vibes.
- High-level pro forma checks: rough costs, values, and basic return ranges.
- Simple sensitivity if costs rise or values softens.
- Questions to bring to your lawyer and accountant on structure and partners.
- Ideas on where to trim scope without hurting long-term value.
4. Ongoing advisory
A steady voice across the full permitting journey.
- Check-ins at milestones: survey, concept, development, building permit.
- Help reading and responding to City comments and conditions.
- Review of major quotes and contracts from a practical point of view.
- Support when the project feels heavy and you need a straight answer.
A simple path instead of a maze
Share where you are stuck
You send your address, rough idea, and what you are trying to decide.
We review the site and numbers
I look at what is possible, what it might cost, and what it might be worth.
You get a clear recommendation
You walk away knowing whether to move ahead, change direction, or pause.
Option: stay involved
If you want, I stay on as an advisor while you deal with consultants and City.
Typical consulting scopes
Feasibility and reality check
For owners who want to know “is this even worth doing”.
- Site and zoning review, including SSMUH and multiplex options.
- High-level cost and value ranges.
- Written summary and recommended direction.
Fee: project-based. Often a flat fee for a single lot.
Ongoing advisory
For people who want a second set of eyes at each step.
- Regular calls or meetings tied to set milestones.
- Review of scopes, quotes, and City feedback.
- Adjustments as the project evolves.
Fee: retainer or staged fees tied to milestones.
Owner’s rep style support
For owners who want someone fully in their corner.
- Everything in ongoing advisory, plus deeper involvement in team and budget.
- Value engineering as quotes come in.
- Help keeping the project aligned with your family or investment goals.
Fee: custom proposal based on scope and timeline.
All consulting work is based on a written agreement that sets scope, expectations, and fees in advance. The goal is simple: no surprises.
What this is and what it is not
This is
- Practical advice from someone who has gone first locally.
- A way to make decisions with real constraints and numbers on the table.
- Support when you are dealing with new rules, new forms, and a lot of new opinions.
This is not
- Legal, tax, or engineering advice. You still need proper professionals.
- A guarantee of approval or profit. No one can give that honestly.
- A one-size template. Every lot and family situation is different.
Want a straight, local read on your project.
If you have a lot, a rough idea, or even just a sense that something might be possible, we can walk through it together. You will leave with a clearer view of what is realistic, what it might cost, and what to do next.
Book a consulting call on CalendlyPrefer email first. You can also reach me at dawar@zadagroup.ca with your address and a short note about what you are considering.