Real Estate

Metro Vancouver approves aggressive lift to DCCs as construction slows

Regional move compounds the impact of local government increases

Oct 31, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

The Concord Metrotown development includes mixed-tenure buildings with strata condos, market rental and non-market rental homes, as well as an office/hospitality tower.

Oct 31, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

87 B.C. communities have applied to the Housing Accelerator Fund

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says they're working with the cities and municipalities who have applied for federal support.

Oct 28, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Pair short-term rental crackdown with vacancy controls, says advocacy group

Together Against Poverty Society says new restrictions on short-term rentals will potentially bring new “desperately needed” rentals into the long-term rental market

Oct 28, 2023 12:10 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver approves construction fees despite political 'hostage taking'

Metro Vancouver has approved new development cost charges despite opposition from federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, who is presently withholding money designed to increase permits and help house vulnerable people.

Oct 27, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

Renu Bakshi: Incompetent strata councils threaten financial, emotional security of condo buildings

Seinfeld dedicated two episodes to absurdity on condo boards. Unfortunately, there’s nothing funny about problem strata councils, writes Renu Bakshi

Oct 27, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Federal housing minister opposes Metro Vancouver development fees

Fees for a townhouse in Vancouver will rise from $10,027 today to $30,861 by 2027 to pay for new parks, sewers and water pipes.

Oct 26, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

People first-approach as office space looks to a brighter future

NAIOP panel anticipates lower vacancies in a year’s time

Oct 26, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Expect soft B.C. home sales the rest of the year, says real estate association

High interest rates expected to dampen housing sales going into 2024: BCREA

Oct 25, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Sales "surprise" at uber-luxury Curv condo tower

The tallest Passive House project in the world – with among the most expensive condos ever built in Vancouver – the tower has seen 90 per cent of the first offerings snapped up

Oct 25, 2023 7:06 AM Read more >