Real Estate

87 B.C. communities have applied to the Housing Accelerator Fund

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says they're working with the cities and municipalities who have applied for federal support.

Oct 28, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pair short-term rental crackdown with vacancy controls, says advocacy group

Together Against Poverty Society says new restrictions on short-term rentals will potentially bring new 鈥渄esperately needed鈥� rentals into the long-term rental market

Oct 28, 2023 12:10 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver approves construction fees despite political 'hostage taking'

Metro Vancouver has approved new development cost charges despite opposition from federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, who is presently withholding money designed to increase permits and help house vulnerable people.

Oct 27, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

Renu Bakshi: Incompetent strata councils threaten financial, emotional security of condo buildings

Seinfeld dedicated two episodes to absurdity on condo boards. Unfortunately, there鈥檚 nothing funny about problem strata councils, writes Renu Bakshi

Oct 27, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Federal housing minister opposes Metro Vancouver development fees

Fees for a townhouse in Vancouver will rise from $10,027 today to $30,861 by 2027 to pay for new parks, sewers and water pipes.

Oct 26, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

People first-approach as office space looks to a brighter future

NAIOP panel anticipates lower vacancies in a year鈥檚 time

Oct 26, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Expect soft B.C. home sales the rest of the year, says real estate association

High interest rates expected to dampen housing sales going into 2024: BCREA

Oct 25, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Sales "surprise" at uber-luxury Curv condo tower

The tallest Passive House project in the world 鈥� with among the most expensive condos ever built in Vancouver 鈥� the tower has seen 90 per cent of the first offerings snapped up

Oct 25, 2023 7:06 AM Read more >

B.C.鈥檚 construction industry in 鈥榙ire need of relief,鈥� says industry group

Construction continues to experience pressure from interest rates, skilled labour shortage and a lack of prompt payment legislation.

Oct 24, 2023 2:02 PM Read more >

Foreign bookings up but they can鈥檛 buy at some B.C. ski resorts

Operators gain confidence as international bookings recover: U.S. traffic has doubled and Asia Pacific entries are up 194 per cent

Oct 24, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

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