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Seniors with unrentable homes in Belcarra, B.C., face huge speculation tax bills

Seniors with unrentable homes in Belcarra, B.C., face huge speculation tax bills

Mayor says Finance Minister Carole James has rejected his community’s attempts to be exempt
Province balks at condo Airbnb tax proposed by Victoria council

Province balks at condo Airbnb tax proposed by Victoria council

The province’s new speculation and vacancy tax declaration could provide a pathway to taxing condos being used as Airbnbs as commercial operations, says Victoria Coun. Geoff Young. But it doesn’t appear the province is prepared to go down that road.
Port Moody council rejects 'over the top' townhouse proposal

Port Moody council rejects 'over the top' townhouse proposal

A proposal to build 45 townhomes on six properties along St. George Street in Port Moody is “far too dense,” with not enough green space, said city councillors who rejected the project at their meeting last Tuesday.
Burnaby should displace homeowners, not renters: analyst

Burnaby should displace homeowners, not renters: analyst

Renter-density data shows why redeveloping Metrotown is a bad idea, according to Jens von Bergmann
Canadian cities have among highest homeownership rates in world: RBC

Canadian cities have among highest homeownership rates in world: RBC

Federal Budget measures to make homeownership easier for more Canadians need to “tread carefully,” says bank’s senior economist
Metro Vancouver home sales down on annual basis, but up from January

Metro Vancouver home sales down on annual basis, but up from January

Port Moody sees one of region's biggest condo price declines, but it's a different story in Port Coquitlam
Free homebuyer’s forum offers help navigating the real estate market

Free homebuyer’s forum offers help navigating the real estate market

Evening event in downtown Vancouver this Wednesday, March 6, is free to attend but you must register
House Beautiful: Lifting, trucking and barging everything from bungalows to mansions

House Beautiful: Lifting, trucking and barging everything from bungalows to mansions

This is the second in a two-part series on salvaging and reusing houses on the Island.
Smart, liveable homes in an idyllic community

Smart, liveable homes in an idyllic community

Modern townhome and condo enclave offers fabulous homes that will appeal to families and downsizers
‘Out-of-touch’ Liberal leader backtracks over dismissive renter comments

‘Out-of-touch’ Liberal leader backtracks over dismissive renter comments

Andrew Wilkinson, slammed for saying the challenge of paying rent is “fun,” takes to Twitter for some urgent damage limitation