British Columbia Business News

Foreign-investor impact unknown, admits CMHC

"Anyone ... claiming it is a big deal or not a big deal, is stating an opinion [because] we do not currently have the data to answer that question," analyst says

Jun 6, 2018 1:12 PM Read more >

Speculation tax reducing price of B.C.’s recreational homes: survey

B.C. one of only three regions expecting price declines, finds nationwide survey of recreation specialist realtors

Jun 6, 2018 10:04 AM Read more >

Vancouver council pushes controversial Chinatown ‘downzoning’ to public hearing

City votes for public feedback on reducing density in historic neighbourhood

Jun 5, 2018 2:21 AM Read more >

Greater Vancouver residential sales see 35% slump from last year

Despite slowdown, benchmark prices have not fallen – yet

Jun 4, 2018 12:04 PM Read more >

B.C. resale prices predicted to keep climbing – at a slower rate

Residential sales set to slow further this year but recover next year, with no drop in average prices, forecasts BCREA

Jun 1, 2018 11:55 AM Read more >

UBC report blames housing unaffordability on red tape

Home-building restrictions are six times larger cause of housing crisis than speculation, reports professor

May 31, 2018 11:33 AM Read more >

Charging stations latest cost for new condo buyers

Mandatory EV plug-ins latest in myriad of costs borne by Vancouver new condo buyers

May 30, 2018 3:41 PM Read more >

Vancouver fast tracks new home building permits

New pilot program aims to reduce permit processing times for experienced home builders

May 30, 2018 1:21 PM Read more >

Taxes, fees make up 26% of new Vancouver condo cost

“Governments at all levels are addicted to real estate taxes and fees,” according to housing appraisal expert

May 29, 2018 11:15 AM Read more >

Rental Housing Task Force to hit the road for answers to rental crisis

Group led by West End MLA to tour province in June in consultation with renters, landlords and stakeholders

May 28, 2018 12:26 PM Read more >