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Abbotsford, Mission emerge as commercial power centres
The latest residential data underlines the strength of the economy of the far east of the Lower Mainland as Abbotsford and Mission report 1,777 new homes under construction in March.
Presale condo cancellations also apparent in Vancouver
Pre-sale contracts that are over two years old are being subjected to cancellation or buyers are being asked to pay up to 15% more.
Vancouver office vacancy nosedives, while Calgary's skyrockets
All of Western Canada's office markets have reported an increase in leasing activity, reflected in decreasing vacancy rates in Vancouver .
Don't base child and spousal support on my million-dollar income, B.C. realtor tells divorce court
Jason Soprovich argues that the real estate market's present condition makes it difficult to guarantee high spouse and child support.
Amazon may rent the old post office in downtown Vancouver
The old post office in downtown Vancouver, a 686,000-square-feet structure that occupies an entire block between Georgia, Dunsmuir, Homer and Hamilton streets
Hungerford Properties purchases 15.5 acres on Marine Drive
Hungerford Properties has acquired two large industrial sites on Marine Drive totalling 15.5 acres — a 12.5 acre site at 86 Southeast Marine Dr. formerly owned by Walmar t.
Provincial government leaves mark on Vancouver housing market
Home sales in Canada's third-largest city are still declining.
The Residences on Marine 1347 Marine Drive West Vancouver 16 condos in a 3 storey mixed use building by Atti Group
The Residences on Marine is a three-storey building of 16 luxury condos and four retail spaces at 13th Street and Marine Drive in the heart of Ambleside .
B.C. government forms Rental Housing Task Force
Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert will head up a new Rental Housing Task Force
Metro Van housing starts roar as sales go quiet
Metro Vancouver new home starts have soared in the first quarter of the year.
Vancouver tackling vacancy issue
here are roughly 6,600 short-term rentals posted online, and more than 80 per cent will remain legal under the program .
Vancouver senior is 'collateral damage' of empty-home tax
Homeowner Garry Harding said, "if I had housing that's easily rentable, then I can see that the city would have a case against me. But even then, why do I have to supply housing?"
Vancouver and BC Taxes Guide from 2018 Budget
A new tax on Foreign speculators that will apply in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Capitol and Nanaimo Regional Districts and Municipality of Kelowna and West Kelowna
City of Vancouver Empty Homes Tax FAQ
Information about the Vacancy Tax and more
Vancouver home sales slow down, but prices remain inflamed
first quarter of 2018 showed sales down but prices still high.
Vancouver home sales continue to drop but the new mortgage rules aren’t the main cause
The mortgage stress test and BC's added taxes on real estate have contributed to the drop in sales.
Apartment Source - Year End 2017 Highlights
The Greater Vancouver apartment market continued its trend as a premiere asset class as witnessed in our year-end Apartment Source.
Edgemont Walk 1133 Ridgewood Drivee North Vancouver 24 townhomes by Boffo Properties
Boffo Properties' latest project is Edgemont Walk, a collection of 24 row townhomes on the corner of Edgemont Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive in North Vancouver.
Canada’s housing affordability improved except in Vancouver
The report shows that affordability worsened in BC with Vancouver and Victoria both seeing higher prices in the last quarter of 2017 .
Metro Vancouver home sales down nearly 30 per cent in March
Home sales in Canada's two biggest markets were down almost 40 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively, in March, the local real estate board said Wednesday.
Higher-priced house markets nailed by tax hike
If the government plan was to gut sales in Metro Vancouver's most expensive detached housing markets, it has been a spectacular success
B.C. and Vancouver home taxes: Some in the city will pay twice
Both the city's empty homes tax of one per cent of a home's assessed value and the province's speculation tax, which starts at 0.5 per cent of assessed value , could be owing by some foreign owners.
B.C. clarifies speculation tax provisions
The Speculation Tax will apply to; Metro Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo and others.
Rents fall in Canada’s priciest cities – including Vancouver, Burnaby
Burnaby retained its third place among Canada's most expensive rental cities .
Failure to disclose murder costs homeowner
The owner of a Shaughnessy mansion in Vancouver forgot to tell a buyers about a gangland murder.
Fraser Commons 725 Southeast Marine Drive Vancouver 363 homes in four buildings by Serracan Properties
Fraser Commons, a residential development in south Vancouver, the first under the company's new Serracan City Living brand.
Jolt of reality when dealing with EVs
For the ease of strata corporations and car owners, the future will be much easier as local governments (as the City of Vancouver has recently done) adopt bylaws that require electrical services be available at parking spaces to facilitate the ease of installa…
West Vancouver council looking to curb monster mansions
A house being built near to them on Lawson Avenue is out of character with the West Vancouver neighbourhood.
Barclay Street home in West End for sale for almost $7 million
The reason for the high price -- "Location, location, location"
Landmark on Robson a twin tower development of 237 suites at 1400 Robson Street by ASNA Robson Landmark Holdings
The architects came up with a solution to ensure the homes have both shelter from the rain and panoramic views of the city and mountains .
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