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Real estate consulting firm Urbanation says fewer buyers, rising costs are contributing
other · 18 Oct 2025 · Amir Ali
While it still counts as an ultra-luxury home sale, a West Vancouver mansion sold for way less than the initial asking price. Located in the British Properties neighbourhood of West Vancouver, 925 Fairmile Rd. was first listed in May 2021 for $19,880,000 when …
The modified plan would add height to several apartment buildings and remove up to 275 rental units
Western Investor · 29 Jul 2025 · Nick Laba
West Vancouver council is moving ahead with a plan to add height and removal rental from a project of high rises above the Upper Levels Highway. At a July 21 meeting, council voted to send an updated proposal for the Beedie Uplands development to a public hear…
Your guide to cheaper rent in the region.
Western Investor · 23 Jul 2025 · Elana Shepert
Metro Vancouver rental prices haven't declined, but several neighbourhoods offer a better bang for your buck (and they likely aren't in West Vancouver). The average price for a newly-listed, unfurnished, one-bedroom rental unit has increased by a modest $9 fro…
The District of North Vancouver will not be looking at opportunities to redevelop places of worship
other · 24 Nov 2024 · Nick Laba
At meeting Monday, Nov. 18, a split 4-3 vote on the issue narrowly failed, with Mayor Mike Little and Couns. Herman Mah, Lisa Muri and Betty Forbes opposed. The initiative was brought forward by Coun. Catherine Pope, who wanted to direct staff to explore oppor…
Columbia Square redevelopment that was approved this week is just one of many transit-oriented developments
other · 31 Oct 2024 · Howard Chai
Did you know New Westminster is British Columbia's oldest city? New West was an early pioneer settlement with a history that dates back 10,000 years , it was incorporated in 1859, and it was the first capital city of British Columbia until Victoria took over t…
West Vancouver brokerage among 12 entities fined by Fintrac in 2023/2024 for non-compliance of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing policies.
other · 26 Jul 2024 · Graeme Wood
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac) has fined West Vancouver real estate firm Masters Realty (2000) Ltd., also operating as RE/MAX Masters Realty, $83,655 for five compliance violations of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Lau…
The provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties
Western Investor · 25 Jul 2024 · Canadian Press
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. The province says nearly 90 per cent of 188 local governments have followed the legislation that…
City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan says the plans will also include ‘job-generating, mixed-use' developments
Western Investor · 17 Jun 2024 · Jane Seyd
The provincial government will buy the iconic ICBC building on North Vancouver's waterfront and develop the property as transit-oriented housing. B.C. Premier David Eby made the announcement in North Vancouver Monday. Eby said the province will work with the C…
The two low-rise buildings, a high-rise tower planned for 2050-2070 Marine Drive in North Vancouver up for sale
other · 03 May 2024 · Howard Chai
One of the larger ongoing development projects on the North Shore is the subject of foreclosure proceedings as a result of a substantial amount of debt and has now been listed for sale, according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and a sales …
North Vancouver's Sinclair Dental sells to global distributor Medline Canada Corp.
Business in Vancouver · 05 Feb 2024 · Glen Korstrom
North Vancouver-based dental supply and equipment distributor Sinclair Dental has sold to global medical-supply distributor Medline Canada Corp. for an undisclosed amount in a transaction that executives say will keep customers served to the same high standard…
North Van's Riverside Drive to receive new affordable housing development
other · 09 Aug 2023 · Mina Kerr-Lazenby
A portion of North Vancouver land has been selected as the site for a new project that will bring affordable housing to families, seniors and those with disabilities on the North Shore. The four undeveloped lots, located on Riverside Drive in the Maplewood Vil…
0.165 acres retail in North Vancouver sells for $5.3 Million
Western Investor · 29 Nov 2022 · Western Investor Staff
The modern, prime two-storey package, on 0.16 acres in Edgemont Village, traded at $5.3 million in a deal closing November 30.
4,176 square feet multi-family rental in North Vancouver sells for $2.56 Million
Western Investor · 20 Oct 2022 · Western Investor Staff
Small townhouse rental complex near central Lonsdale Avenue has development potential under OCP approval for higher density
Metro Vancouver markets saw home price declines in Q3
Western Investor · 23 Aug 2022 · Jeremy Hainsworth
High-priced Vancouver's West Side and West Vancouver also out-perform three-quarters of Metro markets
The market for detached homes in Greater Vancouver has statistically become balanced
The Georgia Straight · 14 Jun 2022 · Carlito Pablo
The West Side of Vancouver and West Vancouver are now a buyer's market.
New zoning policies are on tap in the District of West Vancouver
Western Investor · 03 Mar 2022 · Brent Richter
Commercial zoning change will address the district's lack of light industrial space
Proposal for 535 home and retail town centre in North Vancouver this month
Western Investor · 09 Dec 2021 · Frank O’Brien
The residential rental vacancy in North Vancouver is currently at 2.8 per cent, according to CMHC.. In addition to qualifying income, as determined by BC Housing, the 58 rental units will be set at 25 per cent below market rates, which were pegged at $1,436 pe…
Numbers of residential apartments sold in B.C wiped out its records during the first half of 2021
The Vancouver Sun · 01 Nov 2021 · Joanne Lee-Young
"Investing in rental apartments in B.C. is probably one of the lowest risk profiles of any asset class right now." Toronto-based Starlight Investments bought two separate portfolios of multi-family apartments, in Vancouver and West Vancouver, and Victoria and …
The beginning of the end of new monster homes in West Vancouver | Nora Gambioli
Western Investor · 09 Aug 2021 · Jane Seyd
The idea is to encourage smaller homes and limit the visual impact of houses that don't fit in with the existing neighbourhood, while still preserving property owners' equity, according to staff.
0.18 acres industrial site sells for $4.2 Million located at 1484 Rupert Street, North Vancouver, B.C.
Western Investor · 07 Jul 2021
The site covers 0.18 acres and holds a 6,524-square-foot light industrial building in the Lynn Creek area. Property type: Industrial
2.79-acre site sells for $44 Million located at West 1st Ave., North Vancouver, B.C.
Western Investor · 27 May 2021 · Avison Young
Deal includes four buildings totalling more than 110,000 square feet on a 2.79-acre site on West 1st Avenue and is considered the largest North Shore industrial sale this year to date.
2.79 acres sold for $44 Million located in North Vancouver City
Western Investor · 27 May 2021 · WI Staff
"This property features exceptional street exposure and is in proximity to several amenities including Capilano Mall, North Shore Auto Mall, and the newly-announced North Harbour development by Concert Properties," Thomas noted.
North and West Vancouver sales listing shot up and pent-up demand between January and April
Western Investor · 18 May 2021 · Jane Seyd
Realtors were as surprised as anyone else by the bullish turn in the real estate market.
0.21 acres multi- family rental sells for $10.8 million located at North Vancouver, B.C.
Western Investor · 15 Apr 2021 · Western Investor Staff
The central Lonsdale luxury apartment building was rebuilt from the studs with a complete retrofit, including the addition of two floors.
Luxury penthouse with 1,310 square feet at Burfeild Place, West Vancouver
Livabl · 02 Dec 2020 · Michelle McNally
Penthouse 1 – 701 in Courtenay has 1,310 square feet of private terrace space on the top level of this luxury hillside development on Burfield Place. This penthouse is the last suite available in the 39-unit mid-rise collection developed by British Pacif…
The largest developer of purpose-built, student housing in Canada has spent the last year-and-a-half working with the City of Burnaby on a rezoning application.
The Vancouver Sun · 03 Nov 2020 · Joanne Lee-Young
More developers in Metro Vancouver seeking to build student-oriented residential buildings that are off-campus and not necessarily affiliated with a particular school. Because such projects don't fall neatly into residential or institutional categories, develo…
The Sentinel 200 Klahanie Court West Vancouver selling out fast
Western Investor · 02 Jun 2020
Launched in the teeth of a pandemic, a new 122-unit luxury condominium tower in West Vancouver has pre-sold 54 condos in the last month, including a $6 million penthouse, and the head of its marketing team suggest the success is more than a geographic anomaly.…
Which Canadian cities are people moving to right now?
Canadian Real Estate Wealth · 09 Jan 2020
U-Haul's migration trends report for 2019 shows that North Vancouver, BC, is the No.1 U-Haul Canadian Growth City, posting the largest net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks entering the city versus leaving it during the past calendar year.
BC Assessments show modest overall value declines, steeper in Lower Mainland
Western Investor · 02 Jan 2020
Property values across the province have declined only modestly over the past year, looking at all regions and property types, according to the 2020 BC Assessment roll announced January 2.
Ebb & Flow 109 homes at 1944 Fullerton Avenue North Vancouver by Woodbridge Homes and Citimark
The Province · 03 Oct 2019
Jamie Howard, president and principal of Woodbridge Homes, believes he's on to a winner with Ebb & Flow, a 109-home development from Woodbridge and Citimark at Lions Gate Village in North Vancouver.
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