Real Estate News

In a month that usually starts picking up in terms of sales activity ahead of the spring market, detached home sales in Metro Vancouver saw a considerable slump in February, according to the latest statistics. Detached sales were down 39.

Fate of application for 2601 Lonsdale Ave. awaits full council vote

Properties with four or more rental units will be exempt from the new school tax announced in B.C. Budget 2018

More than 80 per cent of British Columbians agree that the new speculation tax and the expanded foreign buyer tax are “good” or “very good” moves by the NDP, according to a new poll.

Banks and other mortgage lenders are key players in the high price of Metro Vancouver and B.C. real estate, according to a study by the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU).

Industry concern cited while commercial agents call for separation from residential

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