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Vancouver Empty Homes Tax 2022 declarations open
Friday, January 20, 2023
Vancouver Empty Homes Tax 2022 declarations open
Vancouver property owners can now start making their Empty Homes Tax declarations for the 2022 tax year. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Federal foreign buyer ban coming in January 2023
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Federal foreign buyer ban coming in January 2023
The federal government’s ban on new foreign ownership of residential property becomes law on January 1, 2023. Here's what you need to know. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
BC government introduces “cooling off” period for home sales
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
BC government introduces “cooling off” period for home sales
Starting January 1, 2023, home buyers can back out of a residential purchase up to three business days after signing a contract. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies, expands principles of expropriation
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies, expands principles of expropriation
A recent decision has clarified the test for constructive taking and expropriation by regulation. (5 minute read)
Editorial
REBGV brings on Andrew Lis as new economist
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
REBGV brings on Andrew Lis as new economist
Andrew is an applied economist and data scientist specializing in real estate and urban land economics with experience in the public and private sectors. (1 minute read)
Market Trends
MLS® Home Price Index updated to better reflect current housing trends
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
MLS® Home Price Index updated to better reflect current housing trends
The MLS® HPI was updated to better reflect what a typical home looks like in a community. (3 minute read)
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)
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.
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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