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Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Underused Housing Tax not right for tourism economies: Whistler realtor

Dave Brown testified before the federal finance committee to ask for an exemption for Whistler tourism accommodations in paying the federal UHT
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The most expensive house on the market in Canada drops $10M from its original price

The most expensive house on the market in Canada drops $10M from its original price

It's dropped in price twice.
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B.C. government gives $1M to Tk'emlups' Chief Louis Crossing commercial project

B.C. government gives $1M to Tk'emlups' Chief Louis Crossing commercial project

Funding supports band's economic self-determination goals
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B.C. strata owners ordered to pay $8,500 for rental violations

B.C. strata owners ordered to pay $8,500 for rental violations

The tribunal found the owners had been added to the rental waiting list and were not authorized to rent their unit.
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Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Applications open for $40M loan program for secondary suites

Homeowners can apply for forgivable loans for as much as half the total cost of renovations, up to a maximum of $40,000, to build basement and garden suites
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Two-bedroom rent expected to hit $2,800 in Metro Vancouver

Two-bedroom rent expected to hit $2,800 in Metro Vancouver

The good news is that new rental homes are being constructed more than ever; the bad news is that overall construction will still not keep pace with demand.
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Greater Vancouver home sales rise as inventory reaches levels not seen since pandemic

Greater Vancouver home sales rise as inventory reaches levels not seen since pandemic

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says the number of homes that changed hands in April rose 3.3 per cent from the previous year, but total sales were still well below the 10-year average for the month.
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Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

A city councillor wants to soften the impact of development-induced displacement in Burnaby by increasing tenant protections.
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B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show

B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show

The proverbial 'Bank of Mom and Dad' is strongest in B.C. and appears to be buoyed by foreign-derived income, a Statistics Canada report reveals.
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Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Good jobs for workers, good times for students and retirees drive housing demand
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