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Opinion: Solution to money laundering that totalled $7.4B last year? Paperwork

Opinion: Solution to money laundering that totalled $7.4B last year? Paperwork

The solution to rampant money laundering in B.C. is to bury the bad guys in forms, disclosure requirements and paperwork. That includes the lawyers and all the other sectors who inadvertently or otherwise get involved in shady real-estate deals.
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Vancouver mall next to City Hall sold for more than double assessed value

Vancouver mall next to City Hall sold for more than double assessed value

Despite vacant stores, City Square shopping centre sold for $225 million in blockbuster deal, likely due to site's massive redevelopment potential
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Take a first look at this year's stunning PNE Prize Home (PHOTOS)

Take a first look at this year's stunning PNE Prize Home (PHOTOS)

Three-bed, 2.5-bath prize home is “net zero ready” and will be relocated to Kelowna after the 2019 fair
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Opinion: Dirty money in real estate’s big reveal today

Opinion: Dirty money in real estate’s big reveal today

Dr. Peter German is set to release his investigation into money laundering in B.C. real estate. But will it make a difference?
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Dirty money in real estate’s big reveal today

Dirty money in real estate’s big reveal today

Dr. Peter German is set to release his investigation into money laundering in B.C. real estate. But will it make a difference?
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Analysis: Housing woes cloud B.C.’s economic outlook

Construction of other non-residential capital projects should keep provincial economy moving in a positive direction
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Province cracks down on tenancy law-breakers – whether renters or landlords

Province cracks down on tenancy law-breakers – whether renters or landlords

Ministry of housing sets up enforcement group, warns of fines of up to $5,000 a day
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BIV Talks: Expert panel on money laundering in B.C. with Dr. Peter German

BIV Talks: Expert panel on money laundering in B.C. with Dr. Peter German

Panel will include author of province-commissioned investigative report into “dirty money” in real estate and other sectors
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ALR advisory committee slams industrial land redevelopment

ALR advisory committee slams industrial land redevelopment

A report endorsing an industrial land reserve points the finger squarely at greedy land owners
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Metro Vancouver’s new condos shrinking, but slower than Toronto’s: analysis

Metro Vancouver’s new condos shrinking, but slower than Toronto’s: analysis

The median size of new condo is 769 square feet, compared with 647 in Greater Toronto, according to new analysis of StatsCan data
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