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Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
The approved Broadway plan will include a significant number of new homes, increase tenant protection, new space for more jobs, and more. (3 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.
Legislation & Regulations
BC REALTORS® offer 30 policy recommendations to province to improve BC real estate
Thursday, March 31, 2022
BC REALTORS® offer 30 policy recommendations to province to improve BC real estate
The BC Real Estate Association, with support of BC’s real estate boards, has 30 policy recommendations for the provincial government.
Editorial
REBGV instates Daniel John as 2022/2023 Chair
Friday, March 25, 2022
REBGV instates Daniel John as 2022/2023 Chair
Daniel John, Chair-Elect Jennifer Quart, and Vice-Chair Diana Dickey are the new officers for REBGV's Board of Directors. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
What’s in BC Budget 2022 for homebuyers and owners?
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
What’s in BC Budget 2022 for homebuyers and owners?
BC Budget 2022 was released on February 22, 2022 with a focus on funding for climate change, infrastructure, and homelessness. (2 minute read)
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)
Urban Planning
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
There are many strata townhomes but very few fee-simple, individually owned row homes in Metro Vancouver. Why? And how can row homes help with affordability? (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver pilot to permit six units on a detached lot
Monday, February 14, 2022
Vancouver pilot to permit six units on a detached lot
The City of Vancouver is starting a pilot program to streamline densification on single-family lots. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Metro Vancouver regulates wood burning fireplaces and stoves
Monday, February 14, 2022
Metro Vancouver regulates wood burning fireplaces and stoves
Metro Vancouver is regulating wood burning fireplaces and stoves to reduce pollution. Find out how this could affect you. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
How many homes paid BC Vacancy and Speculation Tax in your community?
Friday, December 10, 2021
How many homes paid BC Vacancy and Speculation Tax in your community?
Read how much tax was generated from this tax in Greater Vancouver municipalities.
Urban Planning
Redevelopment plan for False Creek South headed to Council
Monday, October 25, 2021
Redevelopment plan for False Creek South headed to Council
The City of Vancouver’s real estate department has released a conceptual plan to redevelop city-owned land on False Creek.
Legislation & Regulations
REBGV makes three recommendations to BC government to help make homes more affordable
Thursday, October 14, 2021
REBGV makes three recommendations to BC government to help make homes more affordable
Metro Vancouver is facing a housing affordability crisis. Home prices continue to rise, and the inventory of homes for sale is insufficient to meet today’s demand.
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