Real Estate News

Those of us who keep a close eye on the B.C. real estate industry and housing policy were widely anticipating a speculation tax to be introduced in last week’s B.C. Budget, as it had been heavily hinted at by the NDP in advance of the announcement.

West Vancouver council has voted to approve final building permits for a housing development on the edge of Hollyburn Mountain, despite concerns that the plan for single-family homes is out of step with current needs in the municipality.

Beautiful 1930s home has been residence of A.J. Taylor – of “Taylor Way” fame – as well as local philanthropist Kay Meek

Province targets foreign buyers, speculators in high-end real estate

44-unit building at Upper Levels to get traffic flow study

Despite concerns over residential/industry conflict and ever-present gridlock, District of North Vancouver council amended their official community plan Monday, nudging the Maplewood Village plan forward.

North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek was already seeing huge changes, with the Seylynn Village masterplan underway and Intergulf’s planned high-rises in the pipe.

Darwin Properties development manager Andrew McMillan discusses a proposal for residential towers on the current site of the North Shore Winter Club.

Council sees light on rental; neighbours fear shadows

Council opts for split lots over monster homes