Real Estate

North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

Are short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO treasured guests in North Vancouver, or have they overstayed their welcome?

Oct 16, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

Home sales are trending at below average levels as potential buyers struggle with the high cost of borrowing, says BCREA economist

Oct 12, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >

North Van and Tsleil-Waututh among first to go digital on housing permits

The City of North Vancouver and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) are part of a project to speed up permit approvals in B.C.

Oct 12, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Victoria council to mull incentives to ensure more rental projects are built

Council will look at creating a revitalization tax exemption to spur more affordable units in new market rental projects

Oct 12, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Greater Vancouver home prices fall slightly in Q3: Royal LePage

Aggregate homes prices fell 1.8 per cent across region

Oct 12, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

Ken Sim says residents are expected to see more 'bold motions' coming from council in the upcoming week

Oct 11, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >

Airbnbs don't cause residential rent increases: Conference Board

Conference Board of Canada study contradicts recent McGill study

Oct 11, 2023 9:53 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada reports value of building permits up 3.4% in August

Statistics Canada says the total monthly value of building permits in Canada rose 3.4 per cent in August to $11.9 billion, as gains in the non-residential sector offset modest declines in residential construction plans.

Oct 11, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

How new rental GST waiver is easing the impact of higher lending rates for developers

CMHC-insured rental construction loan rates have doubled in the past year, so waiving the goods and service tax seen as a boon for rental developers

Oct 10, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Liberal minister says turning federal assets into affordable housing part of fix

Procurement minister cites $200M fund that the government launched through CMHC in 2018

Oct 6, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >