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Opinion: New rent hike cap proposal is NDP damage control

Opinion: New rent hike cap proposal is NDP damage control

After the shock of the recently announced 4.5 per cent allowable annual rent increase, housing task force is trying to undo damage with inflation-only proposal
Richmond organization formed to tackle affordable housing

Richmond organization formed to tackle affordable housing

A newly-formed Richmond-based organization says it has a solution to the city’s housing affordability problem.
New home presentation centre moves location – literally

New home presentation centre moves location – literally

Rather than demolish sales centre to make way for new tower, developer moves entire building to a different spot
Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Task force recommends B.C government cut the 4.5 per cent allowable rent increase to 2.5 per cent but still give landlords ability to raise rents
Populist housing ‘platitudes’ from mayoral candidates are ‘dangerous,’ warn outgoing officials

Populist housing ‘platitudes’ from mayoral candidates are ‘dangerous,’ warn outgoing officials

Candidates in many municipalities claim they can solve housing crisis but plans may have “no credibility”
Short-term rental owner fights North Van City lawsuit

Short-term rental owner fights North Van City lawsuit

The North Vancouver woman accused of running a hostel out of her Central Lonsdale townhouse is pushing back against the city’s attempt to have her shut down.
Vancouver rental prices flatlining, despite fears over allowable increases

Vancouver rental prices flatlining, despite fears over allowable increases

Median one-bed rents about the same as last year, as landlords come under fire over permitted price hikes
Vancouver council approves duplexes in most neighbourhoods

Vancouver council approves duplexes in most neighbourhoods

Decision came despite opposition from some residents
B.C. home sales forecast to slide further next year

B.C. home sales forecast to slide further next year

Contradicting the provincial association’s recent predictions, national real estate body is less optimistic about B.C.’s home sales recovery in 2019
Vancouver residents divided over duplexes replacing single-family homes

Vancouver residents divided over duplexes replacing single-family homes

Councillors prepare to make decision on rezoning neighbourhoods, as lively public hearing reveals sharply divided opinions