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Victoria mayor urges province to tackle short-term rentals

Victoria mayor urges province to tackle short-term rentals

Housing Minister Ravi Khalon said there would be new legislation this fall to help cities get a better handle on the short-term rental industry.
Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

TORONTO — From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it’s been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.
Vancouver councillor urges review of 'view cones' to increase housing

Vancouver councillor urges review of 'view cones' to increase housing

The goal is to strike a balance between increasing housing and liveability while preserving the city's unique views.
Downtown Vancouver office vacancies hit highest level in nearly 20 years: Colliers

Downtown Vancouver office vacancies hit highest level in nearly 20 years: Colliers

Health-care sector surpasses the technology sector as the leader for office demand in the region
Prairie flex space addresses post-pandemic office shifts

Prairie flex space addresses post-pandemic office shifts

Double-digit office vacancies spur search for alternatives
Victoria council poised to scale back requirements in missing-middle initiative

Victoria council poised to scale back requirements in missing-middle initiative

Councillors consider removing some requirements after little interest shown in building missing-middle housing.
Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
Metro Vancouver region facing potential wave of development fee increases

Metro Vancouver region facing potential wave of development fee increases

Single-family homes and townhomes could see fee increases more than triple over three years.
Arny Wise: Some proposals to produce more affordable housing

Arny Wise: Some proposals to produce more affordable housing

There are no magic bullets, but plenty of ways to make a difference
B.C. sets housing targets for 10 municipalities, urges immediate federal support

B.C. sets housing targets for 10 municipalities, urges immediate federal support

SAANICH, B.C. — The British Columbia government has set out its first set of targets for thousands of new homes to be built in 10 cities or municipalities in an effort to chip away at the provincial housing crisis.
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