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Vancouver small businesses have until March 31 to apply for new property tax relief
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Vancouver small businesses have until March 31 to apply for new property tax relief
Vancouver based businesses could be taxed at a rate 50 per cent lower than the city’s usual general purpose tax rate. (2 minute read)
Home Selling
How does a REALTOR® establish the selling price of my house?
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
How does a REALTOR® establish the selling price of my house?
To attract buyers and ensure you receive a price that works best for you, your Realtor will help establish your home’s current market value.
Taxes
Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration period now open
Friday, February 3, 2023
Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration period now open
All property owners in taxable regions must declare by March 31. (1 minute read)
Home Selling
Historical home sale prices in Metro Vancouver are now available on REALTOR.ca
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Historical home sale prices in Metro Vancouver are now available on REALTOR.ca
You can now find historical home sale prices on REALTOR.ca for homes actively listed for sale. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Property taxes 101
Friday, June 3, 2022
Property taxes 101
Property tax notices are sent to home owners and businesses in June and are due the first or second business day in July, depending on the municipality.
Taxes
No SVT exemption for owners of vacant stratas
Friday, February 18, 2022
No SVT exemption for owners of vacant stratas
Owners of strata property in buildings with rental restrictions are no longer exempt from the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax. (1 minute read)
Taxes
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Thursday, April 8, 2021
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Before building a laneway home or buying a property with one, you should understand the tax implications of doing so.
Home Selling
Can I cancel a listing contract, a buyer agency or an exclusive?
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Can I cancel a listing contract, a buyer agency or an exclusive?
Contracts can only be cancelled with the mutual consent of the parties involved.
Taxes
Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing
Four affordable housing projects in Vancouver are receiving grants totalling more than $8.7 million dollars – partially funded by Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax. 
Home Selling
Curb appeal - 6 ways to improve your home's resale value
Monday, July 6, 2020
Curb appeal - 6 ways to improve your home's resale value
Find out how to make the curb appeal of your home more attractive to buyers.
History
Memorable members: "Budge" Bell-Irving
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Memorable members: "Budge" Bell-Irving
Henry Pybus (H.P.) “Budge” Bell-Irving was one of our most storied members. In addition to the significant contributions he made to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and the industry, he accomplished much outside of the profession.
History
Snapshot 1966: Through Lions Gate
Friday, February 22, 2019
Snapshot 1966: Through Lions Gate
The Board first published Through Lions Gate: A Pictorial Tour of Greater Vancouver in 1966. It was the first four-colour pictorial book published in Canada and was dedicated to the citizens of Greater Vancouver.
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