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Victoria promises anti-speculation measures in upcoming B.C. Budget

Victoria promises anti-speculation measures in upcoming B.C. Budget

Next week's budget legislation announcement is expected to crack down on real estate tax evasion and money laundering
One-third of baby-boomers helping millennials buy real estate

One-third of baby-boomers helping millennials buy real estate

The median amount gifted from parent to child for real estate purchases is between 25,000 to $49,999 in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto metro areas
New B.C. retail rules cause rifts in cannabis sector

New B.C. retail rules cause rifts in cannabis sector

Aspiring retailers criticize government bureaucracy and perks given to illegal operators
New report comes up short on housing affordability measures

New report comes up short on housing affordability measures

A 225-page report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is vague on how to address high home prices in major cities
Mixed-age concept widens appeal of seniors’ housing

Mixed-age concept widens appeal of seniors’ housing

Welcoming younger family members into retirement complexes delivers benefits for seniors – and deepens the market for developers

New ‘dual agency’ realty rules sowing seeds of confusion

New regulations and a tight timeline may breed misunderstanding of increased paperwork and buyer frustration, agents warn
Port Moody real estate development on fire

Port Moody real estate development on fire

Major projects - including the revitalization of Coronation Park and redevelopment of the former Chisholm TV factory site - are revving into motion
Unique partnership replaces aging Vancouver seniors’ complex at no cost

Unique partnership replaces aging Vancouver seniors’ complex at no cost

Collingwood's Odd Fellows Manor will be replaced as part of a new six-storey, mixed-use development
New contaminated-land rules affect mixed-use projects

New contaminated-land rules affect mixed-use projects

Higher standards now in effect for contaminated-site regulations may make it tougher to incorporate residential into old commercial sites
Strata prices at 3 Vets site expected to surpass $10M per floor

Strata prices at 3 Vets site expected to surpass $10M per floor

High Vancouver land prices are testing city’s office strata ceiling