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Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Metro Vancouver reviews waiving development charges for ‘inclusionary’ housing

Staff say proposal to waive regional cost charges could increase below-market supply
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Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it's too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.
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Vancouver couple living temporarily in Portugal loses bid to reinstate Airbnb business

Vancouver couple living temporarily in Portugal loses bid to reinstate Airbnb business

City lawyer: “At least 80 per cent of the days throughout the calendar year of 2024, the residence was occupied by somebody else — was occupied by short-term renters.”
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B.C. Realtor banned, fined $80K for ‘predatory’ misconduct

B.C. Realtor banned, fined $80K for ‘predatory’ misconduct

Former Blueprint Realty Inc./RE/MAX Blueprint real estate agent in Surrey committed multiple acts of professional misconduct on his first property sale in 2015, according to a BCFSA hearing officer
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Vancouver cap rates stable despite whirlwind of economic uncertainties

Vancouver cap rates stable despite whirlwind of economic uncertainties

With trade policy, interest rates and loonie in flux, commercial real estate still a solid bet
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'Attempted security breach' reported by BC Housing

'Attempted security breach' reported by BC Housing

Online applications for the housing registry are unavailable after an attempted security breach.
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Bryan Yu: Average B.C. home price hit highest level in two years in December

Bryan Yu: Average B.C. home price hit highest level in two years in December

Momentum remains strong in B.C.’s housing market following rate cuts
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How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

Event-driven shopping, from Swifties to FIFA, reshaping region’s retail landscape.
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Plans unveiled for record-breaking residential skyscraper in Victoria

Plans unveiled for record-breaking residential skyscraper in Victoria

Reliance Properties wants to redevelop an office building at Blanshard and Cormorant into a 35-storey residential tower
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Squamish Nation reveals ambitious land use plans for North Shore, Squamish

Squamish Nation reveals ambitious land use plans for North Shore, Squamish

‘We’re setting ourselves up for a strong future,’ says council member Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) about a plan that aims to identify opportunities to break ground on 600 homes within the next two years
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