Rental Vacancy Rate

• Rent report says Central Okanagan has 4th highest rent rates in nation

  The report says the rental vacancy rate in the region is at 1.2 per cent, with an average two-bedroom condo unit renting for $2,234 per month.

  Canada

  Jan 26
  
• Amid housing crunch, Vernon rejects variances for controversial apartment complex

  "We are keen to see a slight increase in densification in the city and providing more housing, but you can't do it at the expense of the neighbour beside you."

  News

  Nov 12, 2021
  
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• Saskatoon rental housing market less available, more expensive

  The report said a number of factors could explain the lower vacancy rate including more jobs added in Saskatoon and stricter mortgage qualification rules.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Amid housing crunch, 63% of Canadians agree landlords should be allowed to ban pets: poll

  Saskatchewan saw the biggest split, with 80 per cent of those surveyed agreeing that landlords should be able to refuse to rent their properties to pet owners.

  Mar 29, 2018
• Kelowna rental vacancy rate lower than Vancouver’s

  Kelowna’s rental vacancy rate is sitting at 0.6 per cent. Only Victoria and the Abbostford-Mission area have lower vacancy rates.

  Consumer

  Nov 29, 2016
• Edmonton remains a renter’s market with vacancy rate up to 7.1%

  Job losses, lower migration and increased construction of rental units are all cited as reasons why the vacancy rate continues to go up, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

  Consumer

  Nov 28, 2016
• West Vancouver seniors complain about new 3-storey rental building amid housing crisis

  A small group of West Vancouver residents are complaining a new three-storey rental building will impede on their lifestyle.

  Economy

  Nov 27, 2016
• Apartment rental bidding app causing concern and acclaim

  A new tool introducing potential renters and landlords to one another is garnering both praise and criticism.

  Tech

  Aug 11, 2016