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Multimillion-dollar laundering ring linked to Alberta, B.C. real estate

Multimillion-dollar laundering ring linked to Alberta, B.C. real estate

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and RCMP have arrested seven suspects from Calgary and Vancouver alleged to have formed a money laundering ring for organized crime groups
Outlook: multi-family rental buildings will attract big-ticket sales

Outlook: multi-family rental buildings will attract big-ticket sales

Third-quarter sales dip in B.C.’s multi-family market expected to in be in rear view mirror shortly as interest rates stable and immigration hits stride
B.C. strata changes open door to condo speculators, experts say

B.C. strata changes open door to condo speculators, experts say

B.C. NDP government is removing rental restrictions in residential stratas, which will increase investor interest and the insurance needed by strata groups, critics argue
New rental units are smaller than three parking stalls

New rental units are smaller than three parking stalls

Concord high-rise project in Burnaby’s Metrotown will include 58 non-market studio suites from 323 square feet
Three of Canada’s top five ‘greenest’ cities are on the Prairies

Three of Canada’s top five ‘greenest’ cities are on the Prairies

New research has revealed Canada’s greenest cities, with Prince Albert coming out on top.
Tech firms leasing office space in the suburbs

Tech firms leasing office space in the suburbs

Some tech companies are taking a cue from their work-from-home staff and switching downtown costs for the savings and flexibility on the edge of town
B.C. housing plan will immediately extend speculation taxes

B.C. housing plan will immediately extend speculation taxes

New scheme would turn all condos into rentals and subject the owners to provincial and Vancouver ‘empty home’ taxes if not rented
Suddenly, B.C. to become tough on crime

Suddenly, B.C. to become tough on crime

After five years of watching street crimes spiral out of control as Attorney General, B.C.’s new premier plans to crack down on chronic offenders
Comment: Four big commercial real estate myths exploded

Comment: Four big commercial real estate myths exploded

These common myths arise repeatedly in the commercial real estate market, says veteran Saskatchewan broker
Residential land still seeing eye-popping prices

Residential land still seeing eye-popping prices

Even as B.C. home prices decline, Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island developers appear willing to pay millions of dollars per acre for residential assemblies