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What the parties are promising ahead of the British Columbia provincial election

October 3, 2024 No Comments

The British Columbia’s New Democrats released the party’s platform Thursday days after the Greens unveiled a plan for government ahead of the election on Oct. 19.

Vancouver home sales down 3.8% in Sept. as lower rates fail to entice buyers: board

October 2, 2024 No Comments

Vancouver-area home sales dropped 3.8% in September compared with the same month last year, while listings grew to put modest pressure on pricing, said Greater

B.C. Conservatives, NDP both announce plans to help ease B.C. housing crisis

September 27, 2024 No Comments

Both of the main candidates in British Columbia’s election campaign pushed their own plans to solve parts of the housing crisis.

B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value

September 19, 2024 No Comments

An agreement between First Nations and the British Columbia government will see thousands of homes made available in Vancouver at 40-per-cent below cost.

B.C. municipal leaders gather to talk infrastructure, addiction, emergency management

September 16, 2024 No Comments

The president of the Union of B.C. Municipalities says communities have billions of dollars worth of infrastructure that will need replacing in the next decade

Vancouver home sales fall 17% in August as market awaits rate cut effects

September 4, 2024 No Comments

Experts say many are still weighing the impact of higher borrowing costs and awaiting clearer signs of market stability before making a move.

B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

August 29, 2024 No Comments

British Columbia is moving to allow buildings up to six storeys to have one exit stairwell instead of two in the government’s latest effort to boost housing supply.

B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

August 26, 2024 No Comments

The maximum allowable rent increase in British Columbia next year will be 3%, down from the current 3.5%.

Vancouver home sales slip in July as prospective buyers remain hesitant

August 8, 2024 No Comments

Like other metro areas across the country, Vancouver saw home sales slip in July, leading to a build up in housing inventory.

90% of B.C. communities adopt province’s plans for more small-scale housing

July 26, 2024 No Comments

Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government’s plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.

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