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B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — A British Columbia government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and maintain affordable rents is on track to exceed its target of 2,000 homes.
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Whistler developer launches library of building designs

Whistler developer launches library of building designs

The designs are off-the-shelf housing options for smaller organizations, designed to reduce the cost of development
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Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

The project will include five buildings ranging from eight to 18 storeys, 37 new child care spaces, academic and administrative offices and a 400-seat dining hall.
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Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna

Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna

Interest rates, incentives are reshaping developments
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Metro Vancouver office vacancy rates increase amid development slowdown

Metro Vancouver office vacancy rates increase amid development slowdown

Office vacancy rates increased to 10.4% in Q2 2024, but a development drought may stabilize the trend, says Avison Young report.
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Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

An arbitrator with B.C.'s Residential Tenancy Branch has allowed a landlord to raise rent beyond the 3.5 per cent limit set by the province for this year because of ballooning mortgage costs.
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Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA

Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA

OTTAWA — Canada's housing market softened slightly in July from a month earlier as sales of existing homes dipped and new listings inched up, the Canadian Real Estate Association said. Sales were down 0.
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Opinion: The era of easy real estate money is over for Metro Vancouver cities

Opinion: The era of easy real estate money is over for Metro Vancouver cities

Excessive fees and regulations are hindering growth and driving up costs for homeowners
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B.C. landlord can increase rent 23.5% because of variable mortgage: arbitrator

B.C. landlord can increase rent 23.5% because of variable mortgage: arbitrator

Housing minister says his staff is reviewing the policy.
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Rental prices in New West have fallen by nearly 10%: report

Rental prices in New West have fallen by nearly 10%: report

Prices could continue to drop for the rest of the year after the Bank of Canada's decision to lower the target overnight rate.
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