Real Estate

Burnaby mayor slams new provincial housing legislation

B.C. plans to end single-family zoned neighbourhoods. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley says it’s too much too soon.

Nov 4, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

5 top towns for real estate investors in 2024

A year of investing pragmatically and strategically means turning from the flash to the proven in Western Investor’s annual pick of the best places to buy real estate in 2024

Nov 2, 2023 12:12 PM Read more >

Housing supply still outpacing demand in Vancouver market as sales increase

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the region continues to see an increase in newly listed properties, but sales still lag behind long-term trends. The board says October home sales totalled 1,996, a 3.

Nov 2, 2023 9:21 AM Read more >

Province introduces legislation to spur small-scale multi-unit home construction

Municipalities will be required to adopt new zoning bylaws to comply with the provincial changes by June 30 of next year

Nov 1, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Little Mountain developer promises 282 social housing units to be built by 2026

Joo Kim Tiah: "I need to build the social housing so we can pay back [the loan from] the province. If I don't do that, I'm in trouble."

Nov 1, 2023 5:36 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria real estate sales drop amid interest-rate uncertainty

The Victoria Real Estate Board says sales fell 15.2 per cent to 407 in October compared to the same time last year.

Nov 1, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Rental Protection Fund taps 22 non-profits to secure affordable rental units across B.C.

Fund currently has 25 properties across the province under consideration for acquisition, according to the organization’s first report.

Nov 1, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Calgary Real Estate Board reports 17 per cent increase in home sales for October

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city saw 2,171 home sales in October, marking a 17 per cent increase compared with the same month last year and among the highest levels it has ever reported for October.

Nov 1, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Lower Mainland industrial sites have double the parking than what’s needed: report

Reducing parking at industrial sites can boost access to land, according to industry association.

Nov 1, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Esquimalt to require developers to assist displaced tenants

Five out of the 13 capital region municipalities now have tenant assistance policies

Nov 1, 2023 4:50 AM Read more >