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Province confirms rental buildings to be exempt from luxury house tax

Province confirms rental buildings to be exempt from luxury house tax

Properties with four or more rental units will be exempt from the new school tax announced in B.C. Budget 2018
Four in five British Columbians support new real estate taxes

Four in five British Columbians support new real estate taxes

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 partly to blame for Metro Vancouver housing crisis: union

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).

‘Dual agency’ real estate rules booted to June

Industry concern cited while commercial agents call for separation from residential
Editorial: Why new speculation tax is not a speculation tax

Editorial: Why new speculation tax is not a speculation tax

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 Van council OKs 21 luxury homes for Rodgers Creek Lane

West Van council OKs 21 luxury homes for Rodgers Creek Lane

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.
Historic “Kew House” in West Vancouver listed for $15M

Historic “Kew House” in West Vancouver listed for $15M

Beautiful 1930s home has been residence of A.J. Taylor – of “Taylor Way” fame – as well as local philanthropist Kay Meek
Budget housing measures to impact West Vancouver

Budget housing measures to impact West Vancouver

Province targets foreign buyers, speculators in high-end real estate
City of North Van sends 6-storey project back to square 1

City of North Van sends 6-storey project back to square 1

44-unit building at Upper Levels to get traffic flow study
District of North Van advances Maplewood Village plan

District of North Van advances Maplewood Village plan

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.