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Demand curve seduces developers into high-end rentals

Demand curve seduces developers into high-end rentals

Amenity-rich residential projects are aimed at the growing number of Western Canadians who prefer to rent rather than buy
City of Vancouver aims to curb land speculation along Broadway Corridor

City of Vancouver aims to curb land speculation along Broadway Corridor

New policy takes a proactive approach to maintain affordable housing along the future Millennium Line Broadway extension
More than half of millennials have already bought a home: study

More than half of millennials have already bought a home: study

The majority of Canadians aged 23 to 38 have already bought a home, according to a new study from Genworth Canada
Fate of Anbang’s B.C. properties unclear

Fate of Anbang’s B.C. properties unclear

Chinese insurance giant gives hints of how company plans to deal with assets with Hong Kong filing
Four more Metro Vancouver gas stations hit the bidding block

Four more Metro Vancouver gas stations hit the bidding block

Gas stations across the region continue to come up for sale in favour of their residential development potential
Record-low national industrial vacancy rate led by Vancouver, Winnipeg declines

Record-low national industrial vacancy rate led by Vancouver, Winnipeg declines

Vancouver and Winnipeg have vacancies trending below the 3.3 per cent national average
B.C. Residential Tenancy Act changes give more rights to tenants

B.C. Residential Tenancy Act changes give more rights to tenants

Landlords must now give tenants four months’ notice for eviction in order to renovate
Two-thirds of speculation tax payers will be B.C. residents

Two-thirds of speculation tax payers will be B.C. residents

With lower rate, British Columbians will contribute a third of the overall tax revenues
Wendy’s near future Millennium Line Broadway Extension listed for sale

Wendy’s near future Millennium Line Broadway Extension listed for sale

The site is one of the last remaining parcels along the in-demand intersection of Cambie Street and West Broadway that has yet to be slated for redevelopment
Foreign buyers, city see potential in commercial strata

Foreign buyers, city see potential in commercial strata

Exemption from speculation and other taxes attracts investor interest