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One-third of renters spend more than 50% of income on rent: survey

One-third of renters spend more than 50% of income on rent: survey

Despite the financial hardship, the survey found 66 per cent of those spending big on rent still say they don't want a roommate.
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Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

The Cowichan Nation case has sparked a debate about reconciliation, land rights and the future of private property in B.C.
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B.C. billionaire wanting Hudson's Bay leases says landlord concerns are 'misguided'

B.C. billionaire wanting Hudson's Bay leases says landlord concerns are 'misguided'

TORONTO — A B.C. billionaire who wants to buy some Hudson’s Bay leases says landlord claims that she won’t be able to run a successful business in their spaces are "misguided.
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Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

Cowichan title lands encompass multimillion-dollar mansions in Richmond, B.C.

The stretch of semi-rural land on No. 6 Road in Richmond, B.C., is home to blueberry farms, multimillion-dollar mansions and an 18-hole golf course.
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Vancouver eyes ownership changes for laneway homes in bid to boost housing supply

Vancouver eyes ownership changes for laneway homes in bid to boost housing supply

Homeowners could potentially stratify and sell secondary detached units
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Soft insurance market causing premiums to fall for some B.C. strata corps

Soft insurance market causing premiums to fall for some B.C. strata corps

Savings could be as high as 24% for some buildings, says FirstService Residential exec
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Real estate and financial stocks help S&P/TSX composite rise more than 140 points

Real estate and financial stocks help S&P/TSX composite rise more than 140 points

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 140 points to finish trading Tuesday on strength in the real estate and financials sectors, while U.S. stock markets reached new highs amid better-than-expected U.S. inflation data.
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Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
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New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects

New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects

The department is still working on the program's design.
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B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the ruling could have 'significant unintended consequences' for fee simple private property rights in the province.
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