B.C. Housing

• What the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike means for B.C.’s housing market

  The Bank of Canada hiked its key overnight rate by a surprise full point on Wednesday, in a bid to curb surging inflation.

  Economy

  Jul 13
  
• Got homebuyer’s remorse? Regret sets in for some as heated housing markets cool

  Realtors and lawyers in Toronto and Vancouver say they have noticed buyers looking at what options they have to get out of a purchase and sellers hoping to ensure one goes through.

  Money

  May 18
  
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• Vernon, B.C. city council passes motion to keep housing permitting powers local

  Vernon was reacting to comments made by David Eby, B.C.'s Minister Responsible for Housing, about limiting local government permitting power.

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• Controversial proposal to fast-track social housing towers heads to Vancouver council

  The proposal would allow the approval of non-profit or co-op housing projects of up to 12 storeys without a lengthy public hearing process in some Vancouver neighbourhoods.

  News

  May 19, 2021
• Kelowna’s overnight homeless camp at Recreation Park set to close down in fall

  'When the Ellis Street supportive housing site opens this fall, the recreation avenue overnight sheltering will close," city public safety director Darren Caul said.

  Politics

  Jun 3, 2020
• Province announces new rental homes for middle-income families in Kelowna

  Almost 160 new rental homes will be built on Clement Avenue across from the police station for Kelowna’s middle-income families.

  Canada

  May 26, 2019
• Housing minister decries ‘frustrating’ pace of housing in Maple Ridge, points to ‘roadblocks’

  "We've come forward with a number of suggestions over the last number of months and we just keep hitting roadblocks," said Selina Robinson.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2019
• U.S.-based platform aims to disrupt B.C.’s real estate market

  Redfin is already active in Toronto, and it plans on opening a Vancouver office later this spring.

  Feb 14, 2019
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• B.C. has some of the highest rents, lowest vacancy rates in Canada: CMHC rental market survey

  The vacancy rate in B.C.'s primary rental market went up slightly to 1.4 per cent, compared to 1.3 per cent last year.

  Economy

  Nov 28, 2018
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• West Kelowna and Regional District of Nanaimo want out of B.C.’s speculation tax

  Multiple B.C. communities are voicing their displeasure with the provincial government's new speculation tax.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2018