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Although the BC government introduced an artificial rental cap at 2.5% for 2019, BC landlords will be increasing rents in 2019 as strong […]
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As expected, the BC government’s speculation and vacancy tax passed in the legislature on November 22, 2018. The politically controversial yet publicly supported tax […]
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According to the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), housing sales will plunge 23% this year and the projected 2019 recovery will be led by […]
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Vacancy control is a form of rent control that is linked to a unit rather than a tenant – meaning that a landlord […]
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1. Vancouver real estate will remain extremely desirable for landed immigrants Let’s face it; everyone wants to live in Vancouver. Scenically, Vancouver is […]
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You’ve been pre-approved for a mortgage to secure your mortgage financing; you’ve got a fantastic rate, you’ve had your offer accepted on your […]
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When he took office earlier this week, Vancouver mayor-elect Kennedy Stewart inherits the challenge of tackling one of the continent’s most difficult housing […]
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Thanks to the government introduced “stress test” earlier this year, most borrowers are now qualifying for approximately 28 to 30% less of a […]
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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home supply is rising and reaching levels not seen in roughly four years, even as […]
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Recent data released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver produced a rather head-turning reaction from market participants earlier this week. The […]
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