British Columbia

Boomers’ purchasing power ‘inflating’ cabin prices in recreational hotspots

B.C. cabin prices rise 19 per cent overall led by island and ski resorts, as Kelowna prices drop

Jul 27, 2018 11:48 AM Read more >

Residential developers tackle soaring temperatures with cooling measures

Air-con now standard in many new residential buildings – but is it really because of rising mercury levels?

Jul 27, 2018 7:00 AM Read more >

Downtown Victoria YMCA-YWCA property sold for $22M

The 1.42-acre site was acquired by Vancouver-based Concert Real Estate Corp.

Jul 26, 2018 12:29 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver housing market still 'highly vulnerable' to risk factors

For the ninth straight quarter, federal housing agency warns of high levels of price overvaluation in metro region

Jul 26, 2018 11:52 AM Read more >

Huge Squamish mixed-use development takes next step

Residential-commercial project on Squamish Nation land with 1,215 homes and landslide barrier passes third reading at council

Jul 26, 2018 9:41 AM Read more >

B.C. government closes in on real estate tax evaders

New property transfer tax form for buyers or investors using corporation or trust will ask more probing questions

Jul 25, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Steep development application fee hikes to go before council

Development industry “conditionally” backs increases if they result in shorter permitting processes

Jul 24, 2018 2:04 PM Read more >

City of Vancouver approves Jericho Lands planning policy

Planning work expected to start in the fall

Jul 24, 2018 12:29 PM Read more >

Burnaby set to be B.C.'s first to use rental zoning

Motion passed Monday could lead to bylaw demanding one-to-one replacement of rental units

Jul 24, 2018 10:29 AM Read more >

Demand booms for modular homes in rural and urban B.C.

Modern designs and affordable prices appeal to first-home buyers and developers

Jul 24, 2018 10:17 AM Read more >