Real Estate

B.C.’s constrained geography stokes tensions on the home front

Land of scarcity The constrained geography of B.C. makes it unique in Canada, which generally prides itself on being a land of opportunity and new beginnings. By contrast, the West Coast welcomes everyone – just not too many of them.

Dec 17, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

B.C. real estate outlook 2020: a forecast summary

Our round-up of various industry groups’ predictions for B.C.’s housing market next year — and is there a consensus?

Dec 17, 2019 8:41 AM Read more >

West Vancouver real estate agent fined $7,500 for 'unprofessional conduct' in property rental

She wasn't licensed to act as a rental agent

Dec 16, 2019 9:57 AM Read more >

City’s biggest build exempt from foreign-buyer tax

6,000-unit Squamish Nation project not subject to B.C. rent controls, city regulations

Dec 16, 2019 8:46 AM Read more >

B.C. housing market ‘firming’ as home sales, prices rise

With listings down for seventh straight month, sector edges towards seller’s market territory once more

Dec 12, 2019 1:28 PM Read more >

Squamish Nation approves massive joint-venture with Westbank

First Nation members vote in favour of 11-tower, 6,000-home development at south end of Burrard Bridge

Dec 11, 2019 1:09 PM Read more >

Richmond farmland owners want properties out of ALR

Council has previously refused to allow three properties in east Richmond to be pulled out of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), but the owners are giving it another go.

Dec 11, 2019 9:45 AM Read more >

Co-working takes its lead from hotels in offering more services

Co-working intelligence The past decade has seen a dramatic transformation in co-working space.

Dec 10, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

Speculation tax increases to 2% Dec. 31

Taxpayers to be alerted to changes, exemptions for coming year

Dec 10, 2019 9:53 AM Read more >

Upcoming B.C. Assessment values to ‘reflect moderating market’ (WITH MAP)

Residential sector – especially in Lower Mainland – to see lower valuations, but commercial and industrial real estate values hold firm

Dec 10, 2019 9:23 AM Read more >