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B.C. judge rules against owners of floating homes on Crown land

B.C. judge rules against owners of floating homes on Crown land

Judge cites housing crisis but upholds province's trespass, seizure notices
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GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.
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Opinion: Ottawa wants to invest in housing, but is there any steak behind the sizzle?

Opinion: Ottawa wants to invest in housing, but is there any steak behind the sizzle?

Political theatrics are no substitute for smart, scalable housing policy. Governments must stop sidelining the private sector.
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Tech tenants keep firm grip on Metro Vancouver office space, says report

Tech tenants keep firm grip on Metro Vancouver office space, says report

Cushman & Wakefield report shows tech outpacing all other sectors as the largest source of office demand in the region
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Average asking rents fall annually for eighth straight month to $2,129: report

Average asking rents fall annually for eighth straight month to $2,129: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in May was down 3.3 per cent from a year earlier at $2,129, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year decreases. The monthly report from Rentals.
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Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Lights, camera, commission: B.C. real estate influencers rethink housing market

Not all social platforms are created equal, say real estate content creators
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Metro Vancouver's industrial market tapping the brakes, says report

Metro Vancouver's industrial market tapping the brakes, says report

Vacancy rates on an upward trend, says Cushman & Wakefield
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‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

Liberals’ new GST relief could help absorb unlisted inventory amid condo glut, says Realtor
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Many homeowners plan to rein in spending as mortgage payments rise upon renewal: TD

Many homeowners plan to rein in spending as mortgage payments rise upon renewal: TD

TORONTO — Nearly half of homeowners facing a mortgage renewal in the next year expect their monthly payments to go up — with many anticipating having to adjust their budget to keep up with the higher cost, a survey published on Thursday shows.
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As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

Prefabrication could see Canadian homes built like cars and airplanes, says UBC prof
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