Real Estate

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have unveiled their plan to solve the housing crisis, building on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country-wide effort to build more housing on public lands

Enforcement against short-term units is to start May 1. New law bans most short-term rentals that are not part of an owner’s principal residence.

The plan for a new film production studio in Big Bend by Larco Investments (Bridge Studios) is not going ahead, according to the Burnaby mayor.

Resort community argues unique needs, tourist economy justify exemption

TORONTO — Three in four Canadians who don't own a property say buying a home feels out of reach, a new poll shows.

New mass timber buildings in B.C. can now reach up to 18 storeys for residential and office towers

Technology investments tailored to the residential, investment markets pay off

SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia's government is spearheading a new public development project on Vancouver Island aimed at bringing more affordable homes closer to transit access.

After five straight holds of the Bank of Canada's key interest rate that followed its hiking cycle of more than a year, economists say a rebound awaits the national housing market — but don't expect a big surge just yet.

"It's probably fair to say they're pulling many ideas from B.C."