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Rent inflation to slow in the next few years, Desjardins predicts

Rent inflation to slow in the next few years, Desjardins predicts

OTTAWA — The rate at which Canadian rental prices are increasing should slow in the coming years as the government's plan to cut back immigration numbers takes hold, a new report from Desjardins says.
Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Canada, other provinces outperforming B.C.
New West is the fifth most expensive mid-size city to rent in B.C.: report

New West is the fifth most expensive mid-size city to rent in B.C.: report

Renters are paying an average of more than $2,500 per month for an apartment in New Westminster.
Condo market slowdown underway in Vancouver, says report

Condo market slowdown underway in Vancouver, says report

Investors pulling back, leading to ‘grinding halt’ in condo sector
Vancouver falls short of first-year housing target set by provincial government

Vancouver falls short of first-year housing target set by provincial government

City staff says "unprecedented volume of projects in-stream," which will surpass five-year target of 28,900 completed homes
Vancouver real estate markets set to normalize in 2025, says CBRE report

Vancouver real estate markets set to normalize in 2025, says CBRE report

Commercial, residential growth set to return in 2026
Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure.
National rent prices decline year-over-year for first time since pandemic: report

National rent prices decline year-over-year for first time since pandemic: report

Average asking rents declined nationally on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than three years in October, said a report out Thursday. The report from Rentals.
Vancouver developers struggle with wave of insolvencies as costs soar

Vancouver developers struggle with wave of insolvencies as costs soar

Restructurings more common in current difficult economic, regulatory environment
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable

BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable

The Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor is warning against adjusting mortgage rules to try to make the prospect of homeownership more affordable.