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Builders aim to pandemic-proof new homes

Builders aim to pandemic-proof new homes

Outdoor elevators, touchless doors, zero-recycled air and changes to open floor plans among design reactions to COVID-19
Concord to build 1,014 condos in two Surrey towers

Concord to build 1,014 condos in two Surrey towers

Developer will pay $2,000 per unit in civic fees and a $5.1 million bonus as city doubles density on the downtown site
Vancouver's remote office workers slow to return

Vancouver's remote office workers slow to return

Spike in virus cases stalls a return to workspaces and causes some employers to look at real estate costs
Victoria appears prime for industrial strata speculation

Victoria appears prime for industrial strata speculation

Vacancy rate the lowest in North America and lease rates the highest in Canada, but speculative development has – so far– remained muted
Applications open for fed’s new commercial rent relief program

Applications open for fed’s new commercial rent relief program

Applications are now being accepted for the revised Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, with claims retroactive to September 27
Hudson Bay faces eviction for not paying rent

Hudson Bay faces eviction for not paying rent

Canada’s oldest retailer faces eviction from Coquitlam mall and is in conflict with eight other landlords across Canada and in the U.S.
Large multi-family portfolios listed in Vancouver

Large multi-family portfolios listed in Vancouver

Large, long-time Vancouver landlords have shoved multi-building portfolios with hundreds of rental apartments onto the market
Pattison Group expands into Victoria’s mid-town

Pattison Group expands into Victoria’s mid-town

Purchase of Denny’s restaurant site locks in key block in capital city for B.C.’s biggest billionaire
Mainstreet Equity launching B.C. acquisition binge

Mainstreet Equity launching B.C. acquisition binge

One of Western Canada’s largest landlords prepares an aggressive acquisition campaign targeting small town B.C.
Chain brand, outdoor access define mall success

Chain brand, outdoor access define mall success

Tour shows that independent retailers, interior mall locations bear brunt of pandemic