Real Estate

Buyers, builders and designers are embracing new technologies and materials that make homes easier on Mother Nature – and the pocketbook

Tax complex Tax first, provide data later – that was the province’s two-step approach last week as it announced a new, 15% property transfer tax for foreign buyers of residential property in Metro Vancouver on July 25, and then, on July 26, reported

Insights West poll shows 78% think they will stay in B.C. forever; down from 84% in 2014

Industry derides unfairness of finance ministry being unwilling to grandfather already-signed deals

The rush to rezone fuels speculative land inflation that’s further exacerbated by unregulated foreign capital flows.

The new 15% tax kicks in on August 2 for those not citizens or permanent residents

Average price for mostly older apartments close to $500,000 per suite

The easy part – saying something, not doing it – is done. The province is recalling the legislature next week to change the Vancouver Charter to provide the city with a new power to tax homeowners.

Canada Revenue Agency strategy briefing outlines plans to investigate properties bought with offshore money

Multiple bids, soaring prices characterize tight market