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New immigrants spending 54% more on Metro Vancouver houses than locals: study

New immigrants spending 54% more on Metro Vancouver houses than locals: study

Average assessed value of immigrant-owned homes higher than those owned by Canadian-born residents, finds Statistics Canada
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Regulatory overkill cited as housing outlook goes negative

Regulatory overkill cited as housing outlook goes negative

‘Combined effect of tighter mortgage guidelines and higher interest rates has been larger than previously estimated,’ says Bank of Canada
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Vancouver office vacancy drops to lowest level since 2008

Vancouver office vacancy drops to lowest level since 2008

The city's office market has long made headlines for scant office availability
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Metro Vancouver housing affordability still deteriorating: National Bank

Metro Vancouver housing affordability still deteriorating: National Bank

Despite market slowdown and even in detached sector, ownership cost vs income is getting worse, finds nationwide study
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Exxon exit exposes foreign investment fears

Exxon exit exposes foreign investment fears

Foreign direct investment in Canada has fallen to the lowest level in nearly 20 years and analysts blame federal regulations
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Loblaws City Market to anchor massive downtown Vancouver post office redevelopment

Loblaws City Market to anchor massive downtown Vancouver post office redevelopment

City Market will be part of the development’s 185,000 square feet of retail space, which will also include a food hall, gym, pharmacy, and dining options
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Why is Belcarra not excluded from the speculation tax? mayor asks MLA

Why is Belcarra not excluded from the speculation tax? mayor asks MLA

Neil Belenkie says he's hearing from a wave of village residents who may be forced to rent out or sell because of the new provincial tax
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Big bucks for Tri-City commercial properties

Big bucks for Tri-City commercial properties

The most expensive assessed properties in Coquitlam, PoCo and Port Moody are all commercial sites
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Future Broadway Corridor shopping hub comes into focus

Future Broadway Corridor shopping hub comes into focus

Cambie at West Broadway eyed for long-term redevelopment plans
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Change in plans for Britannia Beach development

Change in plans for Britannia Beach development

More greenspace may result after Macdonald Development fails to acquire Crown land
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