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Metro Vancouver industrial vacancies ease as supply increases

Metro Vancouver industrial vacancies ease as supply increases

With more than 1.7 million square feet added this year – and more on the way – the vacancy rate has eased to a still-tight 0.5 per cent, study finds
CMHC confirms government costs raise new home prices

CMHC confirms government costs raise new home prices

In Vancouver, fees and charges accounts for 20 per cent of the price of a new condo apartment, new federal study says
Watch: Behind the scenes of luxury real estate in Vancouver

Watch: Behind the scenes of luxury real estate in Vancouver

Stephen Covic's role in property marketing provides him with a unique perspective into Vancouver's luxury real estate market. Join him as he explores one of his favourite properties, a $9,498,000 home in West Vancouver.
RBC downgrades forecast for Canadian housing market

RBC downgrades forecast for Canadian housing market

Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria are the cities likely to suffer the most, according to the bank.
Three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers coming in January

Three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers coming in January

The program, which applies to both resale and new homes, will be the first in Canada.
Tax evasion in B.C. real estate transactions persists, CRA audits show

Tax evasion in B.C. real estate transactions persists, CRA audits show

The Canada Revenue Agency has found hundreds of millions of dollars in unreported income tax via B.C. real estate audits — over $1.1 billion in assessments since 2015.
Robot-powered B.C. construction firm Intelligent City raises $22M to expand into new markets

Robot-powered B.C. construction firm Intelligent City raises $22M to expand into new markets

Intelligent City seizing on mass-timber building opportunities as jurisdictions adopt new building codes
'The perfect storm': B.C. residents warned about rental scams this summer

'The perfect storm': B.C. residents warned about rental scams this summer

With a difficult rental market and high demand, the Better Business Bureau anticipates a rise in rental scams.
Incomes? Calgary, Edmonton put Vancouver in the shade

Incomes? Calgary, Edmonton put Vancouver in the shade

Latest census data shows Vancouver household incomes are more on par with Regina and Saskatoon
It's a form of affordable home ownership, but what exactly is co-op housing?

It's a form of affordable home ownership, but what exactly is co-op housing?

You pay monthly, but it's not a rent. You're a landlord and a tenant at the same time. Sort of. Confused? We'll explain.