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Richmond organization formed to tackle affordable housing

Richmond organization formed to tackle affordable housing

A newly-formed Richmond-based organization says it has a solution to the city’s housing affordability problem.
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Task force calls for B.C. government to cut annual rent increase by two per cent

Task force calls for B.C. government to cut annual rent increase by two per cent

Recommendation would still give landlords ability to ask for a boost in rents
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New home presentation centre moves location – literally

New home presentation centre moves location – literally

Rather than demolish sales centre to make way for new tower, developer moves entire building to a different spot
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Populist housing ‘platitudes’ from mayoral candidates are ‘dangerous,’ warn outgoing officials

Populist housing ‘platitudes’ from mayoral candidates are ‘dangerous,’ warn outgoing officials

Candidates in many municipalities claim they can solve housing crisis but plans may have “no credibility”
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Short-term rental owner fights North Van City lawsuit

Short-term rental owner fights North Van City lawsuit

The North Vancouver woman accused of running a hostel out of her Central Lonsdale townhouse is pushing back against the city’s attempt to have her shut down.
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Vancouver rental prices flatlining, despite fears over allowable increases

Vancouver rental prices flatlining, despite fears over allowable increases

Median one-bed rents about the same as last year, as landlords come under fire over permitted price hikes
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Vancouver council approves duplexes in most neighbourhoods

Vancouver council approves duplexes in most neighbourhoods

Decision came despite opposition from some residents
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B.C. home sales forecast to slide further next year

B.C. home sales forecast to slide further next year

Contradicting the provincial association’s recent predictions, national real estate body is less optimistic about B.C.’s home sales recovery in 2019
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Vancouver residents divided over duplexes replacing single-family homes

Vancouver residents divided over duplexes replacing single-family homes

Councillors prepare to make decision on rezoning neighbourhoods, as lively public hearing reveals sharply divided opinions
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New developments in New Westminster to get electrified

New developments in New Westminster to get electrified

New developments in New Westminster will soon be required to include electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.
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