Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Real Estate

Government-owned infrastructure worth big bucks in B.C.

Government-owned infrastructure worth big bucks in B.C.

Housing longevity Those wondering where municipal tax dollars go will appreciate the fascinating run of data Statistics Canada published last week, just in time for this week’s civic elections in B.C.
B.C. launches speculation and vacancy tax, with new name following criticism

B.C. launches speculation and vacancy tax, with new name following criticism

The newly titled "speculation and vacancy tax" will apply to owners of second homes in applicable areas of B.C., as of December 31
Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Mandarin-speaking strata council settles prior to Human Rights Tribunal hearing

Wellington Court made national headlines after homeowners complained of holding meetings in Mandarin only
B.C. residential forecast still bullish, despite dismal September home sales

B.C. residential forecast still bullish, despite dismal September home sales

BCREA reports that home sales plummeted across province last month, but says activity is levelling off on a seasonal basis and is expected to recover
Landlord investors face bidding wars in Kitimat

Landlord investors face bidding wars in Kitimat

Residential real estate investors hoping to make a quick buck in Kitimat are running into veteran property owners who are jacking up prices as the largest private investment in Canadian history avalanches onto the town.
Developer files application for 54-storey downtown Vancouver tower

Developer files application for 54-storey downtown Vancouver tower

What would be city’s fourth-tallest high-rise aims to echo under-construction Vancouver House opposite, to create new “Granville Gateway”
Metro Vancouver land squeeze chokes business growth

Metro Vancouver land squeeze chokes business growth

Affordable industrial land shortage limits manufacturer’s expansion options
Tight downtown office market sends companies to Broadway

Tight downtown office market sends companies to Broadway

Going down, downtown Triple-A office vacancies in Vancouver continued to decline in the third quarter. Preliminary numbers from Cushman & Wakefield indicate a dramatic drop in the city proper from 4% to 1.
Small First Nation steps up with industrial land

Small First Nation steps up with industrial land

PoCo reserve parcel of 110 acres could help loosen Metro Vancouver land squeeze
Moving modular design beyond temporary

Moving modular design beyond temporary

Multi-purpose housing option meets permitting impediments