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Saanich scraps housing study to focus on complying with new provincial rules

Saanich scraps housing study to focus on complying with new provincial rules

Instead of its “neighbourhood homes” study, staff will work on bringing Saanich’s zoning bylaws in line with the new provincial legislation and keeping the public informed
Frank O'Brien (1949-2023)

Frank O'Brien (1949-2023)

Western Investor editor was a spirited and prolific writer about B.C. real estate.
Plan for affordable townhomes near UVic to go to public hearing

Plan for affordable townhomes near UVic to go to public hearing

The project planned for 2249 McCoy Rd. would see an existing 12-unit townhouse complex demolished and replaced with 119 townhouse units in two six-storey buildings
$70M Granville hotel sale the biggest in Vancouver since 2017

$70M Granville hotel sale the biggest in Vancouver since 2017

Newly announced sale means the property value of GEC Granville Suites Hotel has increased 79 per cent since 2015
Richmond activists challenge city council on affordable rental program

Richmond activists challenge city council on affordable rental program

There are 474 low-end market rentals units in Richmond.
Must-have goods like groceries will keep retail real estate on good footing into 2024: Colliers

Must-have goods like groceries will keep retail real estate on good footing into 2024: Colliers

Shops in neighbourhood or open-air centres expect a profitable year in 2024 despite economic pressures on households
Collapse at Coquitlam construction site possibly caused by poor engineering or sloppy workmanship: professor

Collapse at Coquitlam construction site possibly caused by poor engineering or sloppy workmanship: professor

The collapse of a temporary shoring wall into the excavation for a new Coquitlam condo complex was captured on video.
Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Why B.C.’s new building codes are raising concerns over housing costs

Uncertainty over permit delays, inflation and labour shortages among stakeholders’ top concerns.
B.C.'s transit-oriented development plan needs more definition, stakeholders say

B.C.'s transit-oriented development plan needs more definition, stakeholders say

Some voice concerns that the new B.C. bill will have unintended consequences and will not guarantee affordable housing
Short-term rentals have 'significantly impacted' housing affordability: Desjardins

Short-term rentals have 'significantly impacted' housing affordability: Desjardins

TORONTO — A new Desjardins report suggests short-term rentals likely contributed to the housing affordability crisis in Canada and around the world.
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