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‘Swiss cheese’ regulatory system allows dirty money into real estate: BCREA CEO

‘Swiss cheese’ regulatory system allows dirty money into real estate: BCREA CEO

‘Different rules for different parts of the transaction’ are a key part of the problem, says real estate association chief
Updated: How deep is the housing market slowdown across Metro Vancouver? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Updated: How deep is the housing market slowdown across Metro Vancouver? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Metro Vancouver map shows which municipalities are in buyer's markets and how much prices have declined in each
Parq Vancouver’s debt problems spark questions about public incentives

Parq Vancouver’s debt problems spark questions about public incentives

Lease payment obligations halved; construction subsidy provided earlier than required
Find Vancouver real estate expensive? Check out these exorbitant markets

Find Vancouver real estate expensive? Check out these exorbitant markets

Vancouver is certainly pricey, but average per-square-foot price for a downtown condo pales in comparison with some global cities
Task force lists 10 things Burnaby can do right now for the housing crisis

Task force lists 10 things Burnaby can do right now for the housing crisis

"Quick starts" range from tenant relocation to a land value capture for people profiting off of real estate speculation
Parq Vancouver refinances debts to reduce interest payments

Parq Vancouver refinances debts to reduce interest payments

The casino owner has also brought on board a new equity partner
‘$5B dirty money in B.C. real estate’ guesstimate based on standard formula

‘$5B dirty money in B.C. real estate’ guesstimate based on standard formula

Numbers reported by expert panel were calculated using estimates and extrapolations based off an internationally used model – not the panel’s investigations into real estate industry
Money laundering drove up B.C. real estate prices by 5%: reports

Money laundering drove up B.C. real estate prices by 5%: reports

Effect on Lower Mainland could be much higher, finance minister says
‘Sculptural’ office building envisioned for Mount Pleasant’s West Second Avenue

‘Sculptural’ office building envisioned for Mount Pleasant’s West Second Avenue

Project features angular roofline, along with a glass and concrete exterior
Vancouver's City Square Mall sold for $225M

Vancouver's City Square Mall sold for $225M

The mall is located across from Vancouver City Hall and sold for more than double its latest assessed value of $102 million