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Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

B.C.'s new provincial short-term rental laws will force hosts to declare their homes as primary residences, with information going to a new registry that will be accessible by Canada Revenue Agency
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Only 17% of short-term rentals in this B.C. city appear to be licensed

Only 17% of short-term rentals in this B.C. city appear to be licensed

The City of Richmond issued more than 400 short-term rental fines as of August
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B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would rein in what it says is a rapidly expanding short-term rental market.
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North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

Are short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO treasured guests in North Vancouver, or have they overstayed their welcome?
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B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

Home sales are trending at below average levels as potential buyers struggle with the high cost of borrowing, says BCREA economist
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North Van and Tsleil-Waututh among first to go digital on housing permits

North Van and Tsleil-Waututh among first to go digital on housing permits

The City of North Vancouver and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) are part of a project to speed up permit approvals in B.C.
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Victoria council to mull incentives to ensure more rental projects are built

Victoria council to mull incentives to ensure more rental projects are built

Council will look at creating a revitalization tax exemption to spur more affordable units in new market rental projects
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Greater Vancouver home prices fall slightly in Q3: Royal LePage

Greater Vancouver home prices fall slightly in Q3: Royal LePage

Aggregate homes prices fell 1.8 per cent across region
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'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

Ken Sim says residents are expected to see more 'bold motions' coming from council in the upcoming week
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Airbnbs don't cause residential rent increases: Conference Board

Airbnbs don't cause residential rent increases: Conference Board

Conference Board of Canada study contradicts recent McGill study
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