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Speculation tax ‘should be eliminated’ in current form, says Nanaimo

Speculation tax ‘should be eliminated’ in current form, says Nanaimo

Both West Kelowna and now the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) have asked the B.C. government not to impose the new speculation tax in their regions, with the latter saying that “in its current form, [the tax] should be eliminated.
West 鶹ýӳseeks rules to curb monster homes

West 鶹ýӳseeks rules to curb monster homes

West 鶹ýӳcouncil is gearing up for another tilt at the community’s monsters. Council voted Monday night to establish a new citizens’ working group that will help guide council into shrinking down the size of new so-called “monster homes.
Two more towers set to rise at Suter Brook in Port Moody

Two more towers set to rise at Suter Brook in Port Moody

Onni Development Corp.'s Brendan Yee said being allowed to add a second 26-storey tower to its final property at Suter Brook would help make the development “a legacy project” for his company.
Province announces tipline to report real estate misconduct

Province announces tipline to report real estate misconduct

There is now a way for the public to report shady real estate deals. The Real Estate Council of British Columbia Thursday announced the launch of an anonymous tipline “to enhance consume protection in British Columbia’s real estate market.
West End’s Thurlow Street set to see clusters of new high-rises

West End’s Thurlow Street set to see clusters of new high-rises

Since changes in strata legislation that means winding up a condo building no longer requires a 100 per cent vote from owners, the City of 鶹ýӳhas seen a flurry of redevelopment applications.
Home sales across B.C. hit by strict new mortgage rules

Home sales across B.C. hit by strict new mortgage rules

Home sales across the province fell on an annual basis in February, due to tough new rules that make qualifying for a mortgage harder, according to a B.C. Real Estate Association report released March 14. A total of 6,206 B.C.
Foreign home ownership concerns subtly acknowledged by City of Richmond

Foreign home ownership concerns subtly acknowledged by City of Richmond

After many respondents to a 2017 public survey made it clear that foreign home ownership, housing speculation and empty homes must be addressed in Richmond’s revised Affordable Housing Strategy, city planners are now recommending the municipality tak

Condo consultation: Have your say on strata governance reforms

If you’re a condo owner – especially those on strata councils – frustrated by current laws over how strata buildings are run, now’s your chance to be heard. The B.C.
Dual 'starchitect'-designed towers planned for West End

Dual 'starchitect'-designed towers planned for West End

A pair of high-rise residential towers designed by German “starchitect” Büro Ole Scheeren is proposed for a site at Barclay and Thurlow in the West End, almost directly behind the upcoming Butterfly tower .
False Creek Flats land costs soar with speculative developments

False Creek Flats land costs soar with speculative developments

The first speculative developers on Vancouver’s False Creek Flats may be the last to see land prices at less than $500 per square foot. It is a lesson that could be carried into Vancouver’s historic Railtown area.