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What will be the effect of Whistler's exemption from speculation tax?

What will be the effect of Whistler's exemption from speculation tax?

Much has been made of the provincial government's new "speculation tax" and Whistler's exemption from it, but it's still not clear what effects the tax will have in Whistler or elsewhere in the province.
New laws give more protection to tenants facing renovictions

New laws give more protection to tenants facing renovictions

A Victoria tenants advocacy group says changes to B.C.’s tenancy laws introduced in the legislature April 12 will give more rights to renters facing renovictions.
B.C. government strikes ‘affordable housing’ deal with United Church of Canada

B.C. government strikes ‘affordable housing’ deal with United Church of Canada

One project calls for 100 new homes built at Lakeview United Church on Semlin Drive
Rental task force not enough: Burnaby housing activist

Rental task force not enough: Burnaby housing activist

Renters' advocate thinks the government should be listening to renters only, not landlords
Editorial: Vancouver’s new Airbnb rules are much more onerous than you think

Editorial: Vancouver’s new Airbnb rules are much more onerous than you think

On April 11, 鶹ýӳwas the first Canadian city to strike a deal with short-term home-rental website Airbnb , making it legal to short-term-rent a home subject to licensing.
B.C. home prices predicted to keep climbing as seller’s market persists

B.C. home prices predicted to keep climbing as seller’s market persists

The number of homes for sale across the province are at or near a 12-year low, pushing prices ever upwards, according to the B.C. Real Estate Association’s monthly statistical report released April 12.
Eight-storey mixed-use development proposed for Squamish site

Eight-storey mixed-use development proposed for Squamish site

Rezoning for a eight-storey development that would transform the block south of Junction Park has cleared first reading at council.
Metro 鶹ýӳhousing starts roar as sales go quiet

Metro 鶹ýӳhousing starts roar as sales go quiet

Housing starts in the first quarter of 2018 have more than doubled year-over-year, while home sales took a dive
LandlordBC hopes new Rental Housing Task Force takes balanced approach

LandlordBC hopes new Rental Housing Task Force takes balanced approach

The CEO of LandlordBC said the organization is “supportive” of the government’s new Rental Housing Task Force, but David Hutniak added that the situation is complex and he’s hoping for a balanced approach.
City and Airbnb come to an agreement over short-term rentals in Vancouver

City and Airbnb come to an agreement over short-term rentals in Vancouver

Airbnb will require hosts to include business licence in listings