Real Estate

'Local government champions': Burnaby wants to be a leader in pre-fabricated rental housing

Mayor Mike Hurley said the provincial project aims to help build rental housing, particularly below-market.

Dec 18, 2023 7:40 AM Read more >

$115M funding deal could help build 40K homes in Vancouver over decade: Trudeau

Deal will allow for more high-density housing, speed up development processes, and put more housing near transit

Dec 15, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in Vancouver down 39% in November

Drop in Vancouver driven by significantly lower multi-unit starts

Dec 15, 2023 6:54 AM Read more >

Bank regulator maintains uninsured mortgage stress test rate

Regulator says the stress test has produced a more resilient residential mortgage financing system

Dec 12, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Backfilled Bed Bath & Beyond premises in Vancouver vacant again

New homegrown concept defaults on lease obligations

Dec 12, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Taking a cue from B.C., Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue

The province launched a similar initiative last month

Dec 12, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

B.C. proposes to increase height for tall wood buildings

Proposed changes to building code would increase permitted height to 18 storeys

Dec 11, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

West Van homeowners paid second-highest vacancy tax in B.C.

Property owners in West Vancouver forked over $8.75 million in 2022

Dec 11, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

CREA housing sales forecast hinges on Bank of Canada moves

Bright outlook for sales not guaranteed as Bank of Canada weighs its options

Dec 11, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Developer Beedie tapped to build North America’s largest Tesla centre in Vancouver

Construction on new electric vehicle service facility slated for early next year

Dec 11, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >