"crazy" ... What's crazy is that some contractor did not buy every one of those homes and (professionally) gut them. There is still a fortune in those homes. The countertops, most of the floors, central air and heat units, etc. One house seemed to still have excellent double glass entryway doors. If I lived by there they would already have been mine.
Use caution when exploring multi-abandoned places, there's a strong possibility of toxins, they can even be the cause and it may not be published as cause. How would the sink hole issue ever get past the records and inspections? Makes no sense. Essential general protective gear, always use gloves, mask. Be safe and enjoy Your Explorations and Discoveries.
The more I think about it, the angrier I am that nobody is being held responsible for cleaning that place up. The materials should be salvaged and the land returned to nature. The developers and the buyers knew about the sink holes. We shouldn’t let people develop on unstable lane, screw over buyers, and then the homes are left as trash to rot in a stunning natural area. It’s crazy to resent the vandals squatting in abandoned houses but not resent the people that originally vandalized the land by building on it.
Where can I find that info that they knew? No sane minded person would move into an area with existing sinkholes. If developers knew they were there, then they should know the source of where the water was coming from to cause them. It wouldn't be rain.
@@criticaloptimist Oh okay, well...their loss I guess eh? I'd still like to know where the underground water source was or is coming from. Man made or natural?!? No fix for natural, but if it was man made and the water source can or has been stopped, the ground will get solid again over time...,but a long time unfortunately.
I live near here. The disclosure he talks about was down played as the district of Sechelt allowed this subdivision to be built on unstable land that was clearly unstable. Had they done their due diligence and made sure the drainage was built to requirements put forward by the geotechnical survey this subdivision would probably have been ok. They passed substandard materials and workmanship. I know someone who bought at the end of this subdivision. Because of that disclosure they did there own geo survey and it passed so they bought it. They got booted as well because you can’t get to the house. They closed the road. Just to clear up some comments made here are some facts. They were given very little notice to move out. In fact my wife and I went to help people get there belongings and we had to use Atv’s with trailers. Mostly all big ticket items got left behind. Insurance companies cancelled their insurance. Can’t speak to all that bought there but the people I know had a mortgage that still had to be paid. They now rent because they are still paying the mortgage. It’s still in court. Apparently some took a buy out but cannot disclose amount (I guess that’s the wealthy people) Did this negligence by the district of Sechelt,the builders,the company that cut the corners on site drainage hurt anybody. Every last one of them
Thanks for the added info regarding move-out activities. While it's awful to lose one's home this way, at least irreplaceable items could be removed prior to abandonment.
@@charlenewilliams219 Should be but this is just Canadian contractors and investors at there finest! This is going to be an even bigger issue as time goes on, no oversite a lot of the time or there just taking ol fashioned bribes to keep investors coming in... No one is ever punished properly in this country!
@@DROK278 there’s a couple scriptures in the Bible that refer to this topic. One is Proverbs 28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill gotten gain ( dishonesty and bribes) will enjoy a long life. Proverbs 28:21 To show partiality is not good- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. ( giving preferred treatment to rich people is a clear case of selling, one’s soul for a piece of bread).
Hard to believe these homes haven’t been completely cannibalized. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of perfectly usable doors, hardware, woodwork, plumbing fixtures, railings, glass, etc. there.
@@diab01uswhat's the worst that can happen? A gaping mouth opens in the earth below your feet? You're swallowed screaming into darkness, uncertain if you'll be entombed in dirt or water?
I just watched this and made an OP. Yes, if I lived by there all of those homes would have already been mine and (professionally) gutted a long time ago! Without even trying there was (/is) at least $250,000 to be obtained. EDIT That's just the central AC/Heat units that are inside the houses. Did anyone notice that Goodman which was shown?
Moral of the story: Before you consider buying property or a home in an area that is newly built in, get a geologist report, check county and township maps for floodplain, etc. There’s often a good reason why nobody built anything there for so long! And if you find out there’s a problem, don’t try to convince yourself “it’ll never happen to me”.
Wouldn't the developer be responsible for the initial build knowing the land was unstable? Of course the home owners have to do their due diligence as well. We had a huge issue here in Nova Scotia after the flooding in the spring, the homes were built on a flood plain so can never be sold for their initial value, they are still standing but insurance won't cover the damage.
hey! oh Mightily achy brain there! they must've been too wealthy to have hauled away their TELLING trashiness, huh..? welcome to Can o' duhhhh tellingly championed by Ton o' rot, pal... 💡💡💡 with its ever fuckingly knavish mindsets......
@@trainrovernever!!! Canadians are the ultimate cucks to false authority. Look at our history. Sacrificing our children in pointless overseas wars to keep the Westminster inbred cleptocrats in power
Yeah and if the houses are now sinking/sagging it’s probably all not worth much now. The floors and kitchen stuff are probably still salvageable. Windows possibly if not sagging. But yes so much. The longer they wait, the less it useable. The glass balcony railings, I’d take those first!!
I was thinking the same thing…. You would think they would allow someone to go get for donations at least Homes for Humanity even. I’m sure these properties are tied up in legal issues and will most likely just rot down…. Such a waste.
Nice to have an update on these homes. So sad the builder knew something would happen and still did the job. Not fair for the homeowners. It’s amazing how quickly nature takes over. Always a great day when you post!
Builder wasn't the one in charge, I'm sure. They almost never are. So often it turns into a "do your job or get out" with concerns ignored by those who could do something about it.
I see a wonderful amount of salvage to be had. Appliances, tubs, vanities, doors, windows on and on. I wonder why it all has been left there without anyone salvaging it?
I remember reading or hearing that no big trucks - like moving trucks - were allowed in because of the instability. That might have something to do with it.
It would cost so much to get it all out and then itd be mismatched and/or not enough when you get out and installed somewhere new. So much easier to buy new
It's weird that there are sink holes and ground movement all over but none of the houses show signs of a compromised foundation. I didn't see any cracked walls or buckled flooring. Even the garage doors are still straight and the sliders still seem to work.
I agree with you Mike? Where is the damage to the homes? No water in the basements, nothing. Very odd. If I was homeless in the area... I would relock the doors and make it very nice inside... just saying.
Hello Brent! So glad you did a revisit to this place. It is extremely sad that all families had to leave their beautiful homes. The area is absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for sharing. Take care.😊❤
It's way out of the way for one and only crack heads would bother with the copper unless it was a full teardown, did you think that thru?. Theres logically more money in doors and windows alone than there is from copper pipe lol
So sad to see these beautiful homes just trashed and disrespected by the homeless. I'm sure the original homeowners would be sad as a home is most of our biggest asset. Unfortunate all this natural land was destroyed for something that was never meant to be. Unfortunate all around. the views are stunning. Great photo work.
I moved from Toronto to Vancouver in 2016, and I've been wanting to go to Sechelt because it looks so magnificently beautiful. I hadn't heard about this subdivision. So sad that the homes were lost, and all that garbage is left in the middle of nature. What an incredible place it would have been to live.
Gorgeous homes in a gorgeous location. I can't imagine losing my home, but these people knew what they were signing up for if it's true what you said. There's no way I would build my dream home in a location that is known to have sinkholes.
At least here in the USA, When all parties agree to a real estate contract, there's little to No Recourse for the buyer. Unless addendum is created. Sounds like the disclose language was complete and this means the builder is free of warranty/responsibility for the sink holes. Be interesting to know the Home Owner Insurance Policy. This catastrophic event Begs people to consult with a Real Estate Attorney and experienced credible surveyors, Prior to signing. Read contracts and create addendums in Your Favor, if needed. WoW what a waste of a sub-division.
@@GS-zc4sk There should have been a geotech study done as part of the permit process, that would have prevented the development from happening. The municipality looked the other way so the developer could make profit. Similar thing happened where I'm at, except it was a mudslide area and the houses all slid down the hill. The County knew, but looked the other way.
In Sechelt BC, the the owners did NOT know what they were signing up for at all! The geotechnical company that surveyed the land on behalf of the District of Sechelt (who obtained the area through a land swap) reported that all was well prior to building have ducked all responsibility, as have the District of Sechelt. The District issued permits for the construction to proceed, and charged a pretty penny for doing so - did someone mention corruption here? No insurance companies cover sinkhole or land slip events, leaving all of these home owners to deal with things themselves.
This place has been thoroughly gone through and trashed since the last visit video. Almost glad someone’s making use of some of kitchen cabinets etc. as to not let everything go completely to waste/ruin. Thanks for the revisit,Brent. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Idk, someone should salvage the materials that are still good. Like that is a nice banister. It’s better for the environment. Those windows might still be good too. Such a waste to abandon that much stuff.
These houses are gorgeous. The view! Sad that people had to leave this beautiful place. Thank you for capturing the eerie beauty of this abandoned sub division.
Thanks for the revisit Brent. I remember the first video. I think maybe it would have been safer after everybody moved out to pull the houses down for safety sake. You never know when a house can disappear into a sinkhole and homeless people living in them makes for a life and death situation. Glad you made it out ok without any trouble.
I want to show appreciation for Brent and his work! Urbex videos and urbex has been on a downturn, most channels I like to watch are gone, turned ghost faker or just all go to the same "flare" locations. Keep doing this Brent, interesting locations and giving us background about the sites. You show us places we never be able to visit.
It’s very sad to see these beautiful homes in the amazing nature of BC. I just can’t explain how it feels to just see this, so much has changed sense then. I feel bad the owners never got there money. Thanks for going back! ❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for taking us back here, I've watched the first video multiple times. So devastated for the people who've lost their beautiful homes. I can't imagine being in their shoes and watching this video to see what was supposed to be my dream home in these conditions. I hope they are all doing well. Thank you again
Thank you very much for the gift! Yes it’s a very sad thing. Crazy how the township is not keeping up with the fencing and allowing homeless to move it and trash the place
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada I agree, there's no need to let it get trashed the way it is. If the homeowners aren't allowed back, then the homeless shouldn't get to opportunity to go trash it.
@11:04 after just watching pt1 the kitchen was there, you were right. It is so much more damaged than pt1.. I wish you wouldn't go alone. Great video Thank you. Kindest thoughts to all and to your families and Furbabies from Australia x
I can't even wrap my head around this. That first home was gorgeous and looked ready to move into. And those views!! All such beautiful homes worth nothing now, so sad :( Thanks for the post Brent and stay safe
Thank you Brent for taking us back here again. It could be such a beautiful place, but I suppose it can't be cleared and returned to nature because it would be too dangerous for heavy vehicles. Maybe you could go back again in a year or so and show us how things are. I love your explores - keep them coming!
Please be careful. You look so well at the moment and we'd like you to keep it that way ! 😅 Thanks for returning to this explore it is so very sad and I wonder what happened to the people who had to start all over again . Now just remember as I have said to you before you are my favourite explorer and we need you in one piece ! I can't imagine buying such a beautiful home with such a great view, falling in love with it and then having to leave it behind. I would love to hear from someone who was in that position so we could know they are doing ok. All the best. Keep exploring. Janice 👵 🇬🇧 xx
Some of these owners managed to restart their lives but may never recover financially. We know of one family who had to move into parents basement suite, AND have to continue making mortgage payments.
I subscribed! Thank you for revisit the area without damage or destroy the property. We don't know the financial struggle the families had to go through. Hope they are at peace and resolve with the city. It makes me sad to see vandalism from other unknown visitors. The homes are absolutely beautiful. It was once filled with memories and now left abandon.
I think I'd get a rainwater catch and generator and live with the sinkholes... The view is worth the hassle and danger. What a beautiful area--B.C. is so stunningly gorgeous.
Wow, that's the first time i have ever felt emotions while watching! I love the way you record.. the drone footage and music are perfect.. thank you for making and sharing, it was worth my time. 👍👍
Hey Brent good to see u again! It makes me sick to see all those beautiful hard wood floors and cabinets just sitting there wasting away! Thanks for the update! 😮😮😮😮
Thank you for this update. I saw your original and often wondered about this place. I know the places are abandoned but l just don't understand why people feel the need to trash things that aren't theirs.
Hi Mr Brent! You said you were talking with a guy who was aware of the sinkhole’s, yet he still built two houses? I’m guessing he just didn’t care and needed the money. For me, if I were a builder, I couldn’t morally live with myself. But hey, that’s just me. 😊. Thank you for the revisit 👍
Did anyone else feel a sense of sadness watching this, thinking how quickly Mother Nature can erase all traces of mankind's existence when the last ones die?
Always enjoy your videos. Remember the guy who was sleeping in his bed in Florida and his house sank in a sink hole and they never found him? That is very scary. You are the only house explorer videos I watch. I used to watch others but I get creeped out when they are exploring those old houses I feel like I’m walking with them.. but not creeped out with yours. Thank you ❤
I thought they finally did get to him about 3 or so weeks later? It must've been another one, but you don't hear about people disappearing everyday. I do recall a 48 Hours or 60 Minutes did a feature dedicated to sink holes in Florida with that specific story, but obviously I'm incorrect he was finally recovered. They also didn't go into much detail about how sink holes happen. I suppose I could go Google it, but time gets away from you, ya know?
@@BabyMonkeyDefender I found this. The sinkhole initially opened in 2013 and took the life of 36-year-old Jeffrey Bush, who was asleep when the hole opened, and the floor collapsed beneath him. His body was never recovered.Jul
I've been going to Sechelt once or twice a year for 10 years now and can not believe I have never heard of this community!!!! Just crazy to me! Definitely will be looking into this area next time I'm there, thanks for the video
It is so insane for people to just go in and destroy things like smashing the windows and glass in the bathrooms. And if a roof is not intact, the building will soon be toast. Shame on those developers!
Hello Brent, I saw your first video on this subdivision, at that time I felt very sorry for everyone loosing their homes. However, if what you say is true, and these homeowners signed some sort of acknowledgment to show they knew sinkholes existed in the area, then I don’t feel as bad because they took the risk.
This may sound like an odd juxtaposition, but I just wanted tho thank two Canadians for reminding me that all that glitters is not gold. Between you and Mike Holmes looking behind the walls and luxury finishes, and beyond the spectacular views, I have come to truly understand what is meant by Buyer Beware. Hard enough to find a home inspector worth their salt, but now I have to find a geologist as well? Sigh. As others have pointed out, this development should never have been allowed to proceed. Hindsight is 20/20. Thanks again for an interesting video, @AbandonedUrbexCanada
Hi Brent, really good to see you again. Too bad about these beautiful houses. Stupid, idiot vandals. Those sea views were beautiful. Wow! I'm wondering how much longer they have before the houses start to sink and fall apart. Sad.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So sad to see the place continue to deteriorate. It's such a beautiful area and would have been an awesome place to live. Do you know what the current legal status of the place is? Your description said the region was told to stop abusing emergency orders, but they continued to do so. Have the homeowners managed to get any kind of settlement from them or the builder?
Gorgeous views and I don't understand why these houses wasn't salvaged there are tons of things that can be salvaged out of these homes and then tear them down and let mother nature have her land back...so sad.
It's a shame these people lost their homes, but he said at the beginning that supposedly they signed papers stating they were aware of the problem. It's insane they were permitted to even build this subdivision. But it has happened in the U.S. too. There are neighborhoods with beautiful mountain views that are sliding down hillsides, 2 and 3 million dollar homes and the whole back of the house and the backyard are gone.
In the last video there was a home that still had a boat in the garage! I’d be shocked if it was still there. Looks like homes have been looted of their materials and appliances since the last video. Thanks for the documentation.
Hey Brent thank you for going back. It's so sad that a better survey wasn't done before the land purchase. I can imagine waking each morning with that fantastic view and topped with the sun streaming in. Just wow get to leave so much behind all needed at another home sofas kitchen appliances furniture sad to think of the people moving on. The water looks like soil erosion is leeching out from the shore line . Dreams of what it could have been. Yes safe to keep away from drug addicts to be beaten for money or worse in a place no one would search to look for you , safety has to be upper most in your mind if out alone. I truly love your explores but think a good friend supporting you would be a good idea. Anyway thank you for going back sad to see glass smashed I wonder at the mentality of people especially if homeless why destroy a place to live for free. Thank you again beverley stone U.K.
Hey thanks so much Beverley! I believe a survey was done and they discovered issues but built anyway. It does look like soil erosion is leeching out from the shoreline
Sure has changed since the last time you were there " shame about the vandalism, but the house's are doomed anyway"! Still is a very beautiful location" thanks Brent"!👍😎😁
Hi just watching now in Australia 🇦🇺. I did watch the first video awhile back and I’ve been wondering about this place . I loved that first home in this vid , just beautiful. Would’ve been such an amazing place to live , such a shame .
I just found your channel & subscribed. I haven't subbed to any abandoned channels, but you are professional, respectful & have the best videography! I love Canada but live in Northern California. Thx💙
At the end of the day, its a shame that they didn't make it a legality to remove as many parts of the homes as possible, even by hand, so wildlife could move back into the area. :/ So much of the wood, floors, railings, etc, could have been repurposed, as they're so new.
Agree, there is so much materials just wasting away for nothing. I think maybe because the lawsuits are ongoing, nothing can be touched by the owners but in the meantime, the homeless etc are taking over the houses which must be devastating for the owners to see.
No cracked windows or drywall. Doors operational. Those houses are not sinking. The road clearly is, but I think there may be been a bit of an over reaction to force everyone to abandon. The builder may just have built the road without the proper base and drainage.
WOW! It's very sad all these peoples dreams have gone down the drain, and all the money and memories lost forever, it is a beautiful location and view to have enjoyed.... 😵
I realize doing proper land surveys can be expensive, especially if you need hire a geologist specialist to special equipment (ground penetrating rador, etc.). But for a neighborhood like that, it should become more common to do so (hiring geologists, etc. before deciding to build). Whereas in other areas, when I see problems occur, it is just inevitable (like building mansions on steep cliffs in California) or near water (especially in Florida)
I find it interesting that you filmed no structural damage of the houses as a result of the sinkholes or did i skip through it to fast. Yes , sinkholes in front of the house on the road etc. The biggest damage seems to be from humans. When you build a house, a large excavator comes in and digs a big hole to place the house in. You are going to dig until you find solid ground and the first inspection is the footing inspection. If you find soft ground , you do not build or pass the first inspection. Something feels off here.
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Was that the one with the long steep driveway with a crack on it and the front stair dipping down a bit. Also, I read something about the Regional Disrtict was sueing the home owners which is bizzare and that last year a court said the owners could move back if they wanted to. If the owners had large mortgages and small down payments, would not the Banks be up in arms if the owner stopped paying. Really, owners do not own roads unless it was a strata, and would not a government entity be responsible for fixing the roads . Something really stinks about the whole situation
Not only that,since the viability of the ground was already in question I’m unaware of any insurance company that would sign off on a coverage policy. That means these buyers would have had to pay cash for these houses.
Oh my! Thanks very much for revisiting this place! Ì did watch your first time there, and going to rewatch it also :-) I agree with your viewer Janice, that you are the absolute BEST there is in your business!! Please Please take care of yourself, be safe & stay healthy also! Thank you so much for all you do for us! ❤
The amount of material that could have been salvage is incredible. Every window and door could have been saved, hardwood floor, electrical parts, plumbing etc, could have been donated or sold at a discount. Disgusting how we basically destroyed the environment.
Great update on this ! Thanks. What would cause all the sink holes. And if they knew this was going to happen how did the B.C. government allow them to build?
Don't like the vandalism but I can't say I would fault a person for going in there and scavenging materials to reuse. I think that is what should be done in an approved and organized fashion in order to preserve all of the reusable materials. Those places are going to rot away anyway and if someone can repurpose some nice kitchen materials, or flooring then I say have at it. But again have the removal process organized by a trustee over the properties.
Absolutely. There is just an abundance of high quality salvageable materials. Like seeing those toilets with tanks smashed sitting in the driveway there just kind of gets to me. A nice, high end toilet is not cheap. Somebody should be overseeing the removal of all materials simply because things will wind up broken and therefore go to waste.. like removing large stone countertop slabs is not an easy task and needs professional equipment. @@AbandonedUrbexCanada The houses really need to be scrapped out and completely dismantled, let nature reclaim its space again. All of that trash and debris amongst that picturesque scenery is a major eyesore and it is clearly attracting some unsavory characters into the area.
Check out my original video of this location here - ua-cam.com/video/3QPfXXZKsx4/v-deo.htmlsi=btgoB35fgB2nYCN9
"crazy" ... What's crazy is that some contractor did not buy every one of those homes and (professionally) gut them. There is still a fortune in those homes. The countertops, most of the floors, central air and heat units, etc. One house seemed to still have excellent double glass entryway doors. If I lived by there they would already have been mine.
Soon every subdivision will be like this in Canada. Coming to a suburb near you.
Use caution when exploring multi-abandoned places, there's a strong possibility of toxins, they can even be the cause and it may not be published as cause.
How would the sink hole issue ever get past the records and inspections? Makes no sense.
Essential general protective gear, always use gloves, mask.
Be safe and enjoy Your Explorations and Discoveries.
The more I think about it, the angrier I am that nobody is being held responsible for cleaning that place up. The materials should be salvaged and the land returned to nature. The developers and the buyers knew about the sink holes. We shouldn’t let people develop on unstable lane, screw over buyers, and then the homes are left as trash to rot in a stunning natural area. It’s crazy to resent the vandals squatting in abandoned houses but not resent the people that originally vandalized the land by building on it.
Canadian pansies bro. I agreem. The doors, windows, etcm. Could be saved
Where can I find that info that they knew? No sane minded person would move into an area with existing sinkholes. If developers knew they were there, then they should know the source of where the water was coming from to cause them. It wouldn't be rain.
go for it, it's all yours...
@@fadetoblond it said the owners signed waivers at the time of purchasing.
@@criticaloptimist Oh okay, well...their loss I guess eh? I'd still like to know where the underground water source was or is coming from. Man made or natural?!? No fix for natural, but if it was man made and the water source can or has been stopped, the ground will get solid again over time...,but a long time unfortunately.
I live near here. The disclosure he talks about was down played as the district of Sechelt allowed this subdivision to be built on unstable land that was clearly unstable. Had they done their due diligence and made sure the drainage was built to requirements put forward by the geotechnical survey this subdivision would probably have been ok. They passed substandard materials and workmanship. I know someone who bought at the end of this subdivision. Because of that disclosure they did there own geo survey and it passed so they bought it. They got booted as well because you can’t get to the house. They closed the road. Just to clear up some comments made here are some facts. They were given very little notice to move out. In fact my wife and I went to help people get there belongings and we had to use Atv’s with trailers. Mostly all big ticket items got left behind. Insurance companies cancelled their insurance. Can’t speak to all that bought there but the people I know had a mortgage that still had to be paid. They now rent because they are still paying the mortgage. It’s still in court. Apparently some took a buy out but cannot disclose amount (I guess that’s the wealthy people) Did this negligence by the district of Sechelt,the builders,the company that cut the corners on site drainage hurt anybody. Every last one of them
Thanks for the added info regarding move-out activities. While it's awful to lose one's home this way, at least irreplaceable items could be removed prior to abandonment.
Shouldn’t it be illegal for a township or city to allow building permits on any unstable property?
@@charlenewilliams219 Should be but this is just Canadian contractors and investors at there finest!
This is going to be an even bigger issue as time goes on, no oversite a lot of the time or there just taking ol fashioned bribes to keep investors coming in...
No one is ever punished properly in this country!
@@DROK278 there’s a couple scriptures in the Bible that refer to this topic. One is Proverbs 28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill gotten gain ( dishonesty and bribes) will enjoy a long life.
Proverbs 28:21 To show partiality is not good- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. ( giving preferred treatment to rich people is a clear case of selling, one’s soul for a piece of bread).
@@charlenewilliams219 Agreed!
Hard to believe these homes haven’t been completely cannibalized. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of perfectly usable doors, hardware, woodwork, plumbing fixtures, railings, glass, etc. there.
I would totally do it except I am terrified of sink holes.
@@diab01uswhat's the worst that can happen? A gaping mouth opens in the earth below your feet? You're swallowed screaming into darkness, uncertain if you'll be entombed in dirt or water?
@@unoriginalname4321 Pretty much. Like the guy in Florida that got swallowed up while he was asleep in his bed never to be found.
Cannibalized is one thing, but these home have been vandalized for no good reason.
I just watched this and made an OP. Yes, if I lived by there all of those homes would have already been mine and (professionally) gutted a long time ago! Without even trying there was (/is) at least $250,000 to be obtained. EDIT That's just the central AC/Heat units that are inside the houses. Did anyone notice that Goodman which was shown?
Moral of the story: Before you consider buying property or a home in an area that is newly built in, get a geologist report, check county and township maps for floodplain, etc. There’s often a good reason why nobody built anything there for so long! And if you find out there’s a problem, don’t try to convince yourself “it’ll never happen to me”.
Wouldn't the developer be responsible for the initial build knowing the land was unstable? Of course the home owners have to do their due diligence as well. We had a huge issue here in Nova Scotia after the flooding in the spring, the homes were built on a flood plain so can never be sold for their initial value, they are still standing but insurance won't cover the damage.
I can’t imagine the loss to the home owners and how they were ever able to recover financially. What a catastrophic event. Horribly sad.
hey! oh Mightily achy brain there! they must've been too wealthy to have hauled away their TELLING trashiness, huh..? welcome to Can o' duhhhh tellingly championed by Ton o' rot, pal... 💡💡💡 with its ever fuckingly knavish mindsets......
once upon a time, Canadien/nes used to be the better ones at wresting might right out of cleptoparasites' grubby talons........
Well if they were told. They took a calculated risk and lost. So that is what it is.
@@trainrovernever!!! Canadians are the ultimate cucks to false authority. Look at our history. Sacrificing our children in pointless overseas wars to keep the Westminster inbred cleptocrats in power
Like the entire housing market, it's all just a paper mache House of cards. What goes up eventually goes down
The amount of salvageable material there is INSANE. There are multiple fortunes there, just waiting to be disassembled and brought to market.
I was thinking the exact same thing. What a waste.
Facts
Yeah and if the houses are now sinking/sagging it’s probably all not worth much now. The floors and kitchen stuff are probably still salvageable. Windows possibly if not sagging. But yes so much. The longer they wait, the less it useable. The glass balcony railings, I’d take those first!!
It is sinful that doors, fixtures, wood floors, railings, etc. have not been removed to be reused.
I was thinking the same thing…. You would think they would allow someone to go get for donations at least Homes for Humanity even. I’m sure these properties are tied up in legal issues and will most likely just rot down…. Such a waste.
Nice to have an update on these homes. So sad the builder knew something would happen and still did the job. Not fair for the homeowners. It’s amazing how quickly nature takes over. Always a great day when you post!
Thank you!
Builder wasn't the one in charge, I'm sure. They almost never are. So often it turns into a "do your job or get out" with concerns ignored by those who could do something about it.
spani know it was going to happin . @@FranNyan
The government should had bar construction of the subdivision instead of letting buyers get hosed.
this has got to be one of the greatest abandoned exploration channels. So well done and respectful.
I see a wonderful amount of salvage to be had. Appliances, tubs, vanities, doors, windows on and on. I wonder why it all has been left there without anyone salvaging it?
Because of the sinkholes ???
I remember reading or hearing that no big trucks - like moving trucks - were allowed in because of the instability. That might have something to do with it.
What is it with you hillbillies and need for junk
It would cost so much to get it all out and then itd be mismatched and/or not enough when you get out and installed somewhere new. So much easier to buy new
Looks like vandals and just being abandoned has done more damage than any sinkholes but idk, its such a shame 😢
It's weird that there are sink holes and ground movement all over but none of the houses show signs of a compromised foundation. I didn't see any cracked walls or buckled flooring. Even the garage doors are still straight and the sliders still seem to work.
Does anyone know the cause of the sink holes in this area?
@bethelle9099 groundwater causing unstable grounds
I agree with you Mike? Where is the damage to the homes? No water in the basements, nothing. Very odd. If I was homeless in the area... I would relock the doors and make it very nice inside... just saying.
Have you ever tried to find the previous owners and speak with them about the whole story?
I have wondered what has happened since your last video of these beautiful homes. I feel so bad for the owners. Thank you revisiting this one.
Hello Brent! So glad you did a revisit to this place. It is extremely sad that all families had to leave their beautiful homes. The area is absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for sharing. Take care.😊❤
This is very sad. I'm surprised that the copper wiring and/or piping wasn't removed from these houses. Thanks Brent. Stay safe.
It's way out of the way for one and only crack heads would bother with the copper unless it was a full teardown, did you think that thru?.
Theres logically more money in doors and windows alone than there is from copper pipe lol
I have seen where people go into a work site and steal the copper. Just saying . . .@@DROK278
So sad to see these beautiful homes just trashed and disrespected by the homeless. I'm sure the original homeowners would be sad as a home is most of our biggest asset. Unfortunate all this natural land was destroyed for something that was never meant to be. Unfortunate all around. the views are stunning. Great photo work.
I moved from Toronto to Vancouver in 2016, and I've been wanting to go to Sechelt because it looks so magnificently beautiful. I hadn't heard about this subdivision. So sad that the homes were lost, and all that garbage is left in the middle of nature. What an incredible place it would have been to live.
Gorgeous homes in a gorgeous location. I can't imagine losing my home, but these people knew what they were signing up for if it's true what you said. There's no way I would build my dream home in a location that is known to have sinkholes.
At least here in the USA, When all parties agree to a real estate contract, there's little to No Recourse for the buyer. Unless addendum is created. Sounds like the disclose language was complete and this means the builder is free of warranty/responsibility for the sink holes. Be interesting to know the Home Owner Insurance Policy.
This catastrophic event Begs people to consult with a Real Estate Attorney and experienced credible surveyors, Prior to signing. Read contracts and create addendums in Your Favor, if needed. WoW what a waste of a sub-division.
@@GS-zc4sk There should have been a geotech study done as part of the permit process, that would have prevented the development from happening. The municipality looked the other way so the developer could make profit. Similar thing happened where I'm at, except it was a mudslide area and the houses all slid down the hill. The County knew, but looked the other way.
In Sechelt BC, the the owners did NOT know what they were signing up for at all! The geotechnical company that surveyed the land on behalf of the District of Sechelt (who obtained the area through a land swap) reported that all was well prior to building have ducked all responsibility, as have the District of Sechelt. The District issued permits for the construction to proceed, and charged a pretty penny for doing so - did someone mention corruption here? No insurance companies cover sinkhole or land slip events, leaving all of these home owners to deal with things themselves.
This place has been thoroughly gone through and trashed since the last visit video. Almost glad someone’s making use of some of kitchen cabinets etc. as to not let everything go completely to waste/ruin. Thanks for the revisit,Brent. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
I hope it was the owners who came and salvaged their kitchen.
Great update. I know the houses are abandoned but I still feel sad about the vandalism
Me too
Idk, someone should salvage the materials that are still good. Like that is a nice banister. It’s better for the environment. Those windows might still be good too. Such a waste to abandon that much stuff.
I think legally it would still be classified as stealing.
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@@doltonmurray1625 It would be yes.
These houses are gorgeous. The view! Sad that people had to leave this beautiful place. Thank you for capturing the eerie beauty of this abandoned sub division.
Thanks for the revisit Brent. I remember the first video. I think maybe it would have been safer after everybody moved out to pull the houses down for safety sake. You never know when a house can disappear into a sinkhole and homeless people living in them makes for a life and death situation. Glad you made it out ok without any trouble.
Should fill the homes with homeless and hope for it.
I want to show appreciation for Brent and his work! Urbex videos and urbex has been on a downturn, most channels I like to watch are gone, turned ghost faker or just all go to the same "flare" locations. Keep doing this Brent, interesting locations and giving us background about the sites. You show us places we never be able to visit.
Thank you very much for the kind words. Glad you enjoy my videos 🫡
The complete heartbreak I feel watching this is insane. Watching nature take itself back is crazy. 😢
Sad to see people’s dreams turn into a nightmare.
Those homes and the views are incredible.
It’s very sad to see these beautiful homes in the amazing nature of BC. I just can’t explain how it feels to just see this, so much has changed sense then. I feel bad the owners never got there money.
Thanks for going back! ❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for taking us back here, I've watched the first video multiple times. So devastated for the people who've lost their beautiful homes. I can't imagine being in their shoes and watching this video to see what was supposed to be my dream home in these conditions. I hope they are all doing well. Thank you again
Thank you very much for the gift! Yes it’s a very sad thing. Crazy how the township is not keeping up with the fencing and allowing homeless to move it and trash the place
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada I agree, there's no need to let it get trashed the way it is. If the homeowners aren't allowed back, then the homeless shouldn't get to opportunity to go trash it.
@11:04 after just watching pt1 the kitchen was there, you were right. It is so much more damaged than pt1.. I wish you wouldn't go alone. Great video Thank you. Kindest thoughts to all and to your families and Furbabies from Australia x
I can't even wrap my head around this. That first home was gorgeous and looked ready to move into. And those views!! All such beautiful homes worth nothing now, so sad :( Thanks for the post Brent and stay safe
Actually they are worth $2.00.
Thank you Brent for taking us back here again. It could be such a beautiful place, but I suppose it can't be cleared and returned to nature because it would be too dangerous for heavy vehicles. Maybe you could go back again in a year or so and show us how things are. I love your explores - keep them coming!
What magnificent views. The homeowners must have been heart-broken to leave.
Ya i dont blame em for trying to build there with that view
Please be careful. You look so well at the moment and we'd like you to keep it that way ! 😅
Thanks for returning to this explore it is so very sad and I wonder what happened to the people who had to start all over again .
Now just remember as I have said to you before you are my favourite explorer and we need you in one piece !
I can't imagine buying such a beautiful home with such a great view, falling in love with it and then having to leave it behind.
I would love to hear from someone who was in that position so we could know they are doing ok.
All the best.
Keep exploring.
Janice 👵 🇬🇧 xx
Thanks so much Janice your very kind 😊
Some of these owners managed to restart their lives but may never recover financially. We know of one family who had to move into parents basement suite, AND have to continue making mortgage payments.
I cannot imagine spending that kind of money on a home with a neighbor in spitting distance!
I went and saw a 425k townhouse… that kind of money to share walls with strangers
I subscribed! Thank you for revisit the area without damage or destroy the property. We don't know the financial struggle the families had to go through. Hope they are at peace and resolve with the city. It makes me sad to see vandalism from other unknown visitors.
The homes are absolutely beautiful. It was once filled with memories and now left abandon.
I think I'd get a rainwater catch and generator and live with the sinkholes... The view is worth the hassle and danger. What a beautiful area--B.C. is so stunningly gorgeous.
16:03 that beautiful view from the living room. So sad they had to leave the house.
Wow, that's the first time i have ever felt emotions while watching! I love the way you record.. the drone footage and music are perfect.. thank you for making and sharing, it was worth my time. 👍👍
Hey Brent good to see u again! It makes me sick to see all those beautiful hard wood floors and cabinets just sitting there wasting away! Thanks for the update! 😮😮😮😮
I hope these families are doing well, I can't imagine how bad it is to lose your home.
It might be five years later but its still a great video!!😊👍
Beautiful homes. I can imagine the bliss of living there before the evacuation!
I still feel sad for the families. How sad to lose the house they saved for only to lose it all
Thank you for this update. I saw your original and often wondered about this place. I know the places are abandoned but l just don't understand why people feel the need to trash things that aren't theirs.
Hi Mr Brent! You said you were talking with a guy who was aware of the sinkhole’s, yet he still built two houses? I’m guessing he just didn’t care and needed the money. For me, if I were a builder, I couldn’t morally live with myself. But hey, that’s just me. 😊. Thank you for the revisit 👍
I remember your first visit there.. its amazing.. and so sad that these homes with million dollar views have gone to waste.
Did anyone else feel a sense of sadness watching this, thinking how quickly Mother Nature can erase all traces of mankind's existence when the last ones die?
Aside from the sinkholes these homes are beautiful and it’s unfortunate this is happening to them.
I saw your prior video… but I’m glad you went back to see how it looks now😢
Always enjoy your videos. Remember the guy who was sleeping in his bed in Florida and his house sank in a sink hole and they never found him? That is very scary. You are the only house explorer videos I watch. I used to watch others but I get creeped out when they are exploring those old houses I feel like I’m walking with them.. but not creeped out with yours. Thank you ❤
I thought they finally did get to him about 3 or so weeks later?
It must've been another one, but you don't hear about people disappearing everyday.
I do recall a 48 Hours or 60 Minutes did a feature dedicated to sink holes in Florida with that specific story, but obviously I'm incorrect he was finally recovered.
They also didn't go into much detail about how sink holes happen.
I suppose I could go Google it, but time gets away from you, ya know?
@@BabyMonkeyDefender I found this. The sinkhole initially opened in 2013 and took the life of 36-year-old Jeffrey Bush, who was asleep when the hole opened, and the floor collapsed beneath him. His body was never recovered.Jul
I've been going to Sechelt once or twice a year for 10 years now and can not believe I have never heard of this community!!!! Just crazy to me! Definitely will be looking into this area next time I'm there, thanks for the video
It is so insane for people to just go in and destroy things like smashing the windows and glass in the bathrooms. And if a roof is not intact, the building will soon be toast. Shame on those developers!
After living in Vancouver since the early 90’s all I keep thinking is how enormous the houses are. So devastating.
In the second house I saw what looked like a really big bookcase or set of bookcases placed together. I would love to have those in my living space!
These developers don't care about the land they clear cut. They just think about profit.
Hello Brent, I saw your first video on this subdivision, at that time I felt very sorry for everyone loosing their homes. However, if what you say is true, and these homeowners signed some sort of acknowledgment to show they knew sinkholes existed in the area, then I don’t feel as bad because they took the risk.
Thank you for your time😊
My pleasure 😊
Interesting for all the sinkholes.... all the houses still seem straight, level, and undamaged.
Just... interesting.
This may sound like an odd juxtaposition, but I just wanted tho thank two Canadians for reminding me that all that glitters is not gold. Between you and Mike Holmes looking behind the walls and luxury finishes, and beyond the spectacular views, I have come to truly understand what is meant by Buyer Beware. Hard enough to find a home inspector worth their salt, but now I have to find a geologist as well? Sigh. As others have pointed out, this development should never have been allowed to proceed. Hindsight is 20/20. Thanks again for an interesting video, @AbandonedUrbexCanada
Hi Brent, really good to see you again. Too bad about these beautiful houses. Stupid, idiot vandals. Those sea views were beautiful. Wow! I'm wondering how much longer they have before the houses start to sink and fall apart. Sad.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Another classic! Glad you returned! Thanks! The developer should be held responsible and forced to refund 100% of everyone's costs!
So sad to see the place continue to deteriorate. It's such a beautiful area and would have been an awesome place to live. Do you know what the current legal status of the place is? Your description said the region was told to stop abusing emergency orders, but they continued to do so. Have the homeowners managed to get any kind of settlement from them or the builder?
So sad they should see if they could salvage and recycle the flooring , kitchen cabinets & counters from those homes.
Who was the engineer that signed their name to this development?
Gorgeous views and I don't understand why these houses wasn't salvaged there are tons of things that can be salvaged out of these homes and then tear them down and let mother nature have her land back...so sad.
It's a shame these people lost their homes, but he said at the beginning that supposedly they signed papers stating they were aware of the problem. It's insane they were permitted to even build this subdivision. But it has happened in the U.S. too. There are neighborhoods with beautiful mountain views that are sliding down hillsides, 2 and 3 million dollar homes and the whole back of the house and the backyard are gone.
one word: money
In the last video there was a home that still had a boat in the garage! I’d be shocked if it was still there. Looks like homes have been looted of their materials and appliances since the last video. Thanks for the documentation.
I didn’t see it this time, yes people have been taking things out. Probably the boat too
Hey Brent thank you for going back. It's so sad that a better survey wasn't done before the land purchase. I can imagine waking each morning with that fantastic view and topped with the sun streaming in. Just wow get to leave so much behind all needed at another home sofas kitchen appliances furniture sad to think of the people moving on. The water looks like soil erosion is leeching out from the shore line . Dreams of what it could have been.
Yes safe to keep away from drug addicts to be beaten for money or worse in a place no one would search to look for you , safety has to be upper most in your mind if out alone. I truly love your explores but think a good friend supporting you would be a good idea. Anyway thank you for going back sad to see glass smashed I wonder at the mentality of people especially if homeless why destroy a place to live for free. Thank you again beverley stone U.K.
Hey thanks so much Beverley! I believe a survey was done and they discovered issues but built anyway. It does look like soil erosion is leeching out from the shoreline
All of Canada is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 😍 😊
Sure has changed since the last time you were there " shame about the vandalism, but the house's are doomed anyway"! Still is a very beautiful location" thanks Brent"!👍😎😁
Thank you for the update on those beautiful homes, I love your videos 😊
Glad you like them!
Hi just watching now in Australia 🇦🇺. I did watch the first video awhile back and I’ve been wondering about this place . I loved that first home in this vid , just beautiful. Would’ve been such an amazing place to live , such a shame .
I just found your channel & subscribed. I haven't subbed to any abandoned channels, but you are professional, respectful & have the best videography! I love Canada but live in Northern California. Thx💙
Yeah I saw the first video. Definitely getting worse, but what a view they had. I'll bet it was a beautiful place, until it wasn't. Thanks Brent. 💜☮️
Thank you Brent!
Thank you for sharing ❤️
You are so welcome
Thank you for taking us back. I wondered how things were there.
Amazing! Must feel so eerie walking around there with no one around.
Super eerie! Just waiting for the zombies to come chase me 🤣
Such a stunning place. Sad to see. Great exploration.
At the end of the day, its a shame that they didn't make it a legality to remove as many parts of the homes as possible, even by hand, so wildlife could move back into the area. :/ So much of the wood, floors, railings, etc, could have been repurposed, as they're so new.
Agree, there is so much materials just wasting away for nothing. I think maybe because the lawsuits are ongoing, nothing can be touched by the owners but in the meantime, the homeless etc are taking over the houses which must be devastating for the owners to see.
Probably a few divorces over this.
Thanks for this! I'm so interested in the story!
No cracked windows or drywall. Doors operational. Those houses are not sinking. The road clearly is, but I think there may be been a bit of an over reaction to force everyone to abandon. The builder may just have built the road without the proper base and drainage.
What a view from the house with all rhe insulation--gorgeous!!! So sad to see these beautiful homes just wasting and being trashed.
WOW! It's very sad all these peoples dreams have gone down the drain, and all the money and memories lost forever, it is a beautiful location and view to have enjoyed.... 😵
Love your videos amazing footage beautiful homes. Stunning backdrop of nature❤
I realize doing proper land surveys can be expensive, especially if you need hire a geologist specialist to special equipment (ground penetrating rador, etc.). But for a neighborhood like that, it should become more common to do so (hiring geologists, etc. before deciding to build). Whereas in other areas, when I see problems occur, it is just inevitable (like building mansions on steep cliffs in California) or near water (especially in Florida)
Thanks for the update Brent. Please stay safe!!!
Amazing ❤
This is the worst thing I've seen in my 70 years of life. Those poor unfortunate people.
I find it interesting that you filmed no structural damage of the houses as a result of the sinkholes or did i skip through it to fast. Yes , sinkholes in front of the house on the road etc. The biggest damage seems to be from humans. When you build a house, a large excavator comes in and digs a big hole to place the house in. You are going to dig until you find solid ground and the first inspection is the footing inspection. If you find soft ground , you do not build or pass the first inspection. Something feels off here.
I just posted about lack of structural damage to the homes. I too, find it odd.
No too much visible structure damage from the sinkholes I seen. One day the large house that had damage to to front will fall down
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Was that the one with the long steep driveway with a crack on it and the front stair dipping down a bit. Also, I read something about the Regional Disrtict was sueing the home owners which is bizzare and that last year a court said the owners could move back if they wanted to. If the owners had large mortgages and small down payments, would not the Banks be up in arms if the owner stopped paying. Really, owners do not own roads unless it was a strata, and would not a government entity be responsible for fixing the roads . Something really stinks about the whole situation
Yes, they offered the home owners keys to the gate to go inside at their own risk. But not to live there or drive vehicles on
Not only that,since the viability of the ground was already in question I’m unaware of any insurance company that would sign off on a coverage policy. That means these buyers would have had to pay cash for these houses.
Oh my! Thanks very much for revisiting this place! Ì did watch your first time there, and going to rewatch it also :-) I agree with your viewer Janice, that you are the absolute BEST there is in your business!! Please Please take care of yourself, be safe & stay healthy also! Thank you so much for all you do for us! ❤
Thank you and thanks for watching!
From the drone image I would assume that there is going on a lot underground... the plumes of dirt in the water at the shore show it...😢
The amount of material that could have been salvage is incredible. Every window and door could have been saved, hardwood floor, electrical parts, plumbing etc, could have been donated or sold at a discount. Disgusting how we basically destroyed the environment.
Great update on this ! Thanks. What would cause all the sink holes. And if they knew this was going to happen how did the B.C. government allow them to build?
Groundwater causing unstable grounds
But don't they have to survey the land to make sure it's stable before building? Sounds like somebody didn't do their job. @@AbandonedUrbexCanada
@@JeanStAubin-nl9uoyes they did and they did discover issues with the ground. They built on it anyway
I can't imagine how angry the homeowners were to be evicted from those beautiful, expensive homes
IT's easy to see why people were drawn to buy here. The views are incredible.
Thanks for the vlogs 👍❤❤
Glad you like them!
Hi Frank👋
Oh this is horrible.. It is such a beautiful place, the views of the water from the balcony or decks are stunning. This breaks my heart.
Don't like the vandalism but I can't say I would fault a person for going in there and scavenging materials to reuse. I think that is what should be done in an approved and organized fashion in order to preserve all of the reusable materials.
Those places are going to rot away anyway and if someone can repurpose some nice kitchen materials, or flooring then I say have at it. But again have the removal process organized by a trustee over the properties.
I feel the same way. Less material in the landfill or ocean the better
Absolutely.
There is just an abundance of high quality salvageable materials. Like seeing those toilets with tanks smashed sitting in the driveway there just kind of gets to me. A nice, high end toilet is not cheap.
Somebody should be overseeing the removal of all materials simply because things will wind up broken and therefore go to waste.. like removing large stone countertop slabs is not an easy task and needs professional equipment. @@AbandonedUrbexCanada
The houses really need to be scrapped out and completely dismantled, let nature reclaim its space again. All of that trash and debris amongst that picturesque scenery is a major eyesore and it is clearly attracting some unsavory characters into the area.
I'd be worried about liability if people go back in there to salvage.@@marcodarko6941
Those views are breathtaking-i can see why people would want to live there