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Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Our recommendations to the provincial government on how the PTT can be used to help build more affordable homes. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
Friday, June 9, 2023
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
The identified municipalities must address local barriers to construction and update zoning bylaws. (2 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.
Urban Planning
Affordable market housing proposal defeated
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Affordable market housing proposal defeated
If you have a household income under $120,000 and want to buy a home in Vancouver, a new proposal from the city – had it passed – might’ve interested you.
Market Trends
Housing supply becoming constrained in Metro Vancouver
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Housing supply becoming constrained in Metro Vancouver
Demand is beginning to outpace the supply of new homes coming on to the market in Metro Vancouver.
Legislation & Regulations
Federal budget 2019 – new initiatives for home buyers
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Federal budget 2019 – new initiatives for home buyers
Federal Budget 2019 includes initiatives for first-time buyers, renters and measures to prevent tax non-compliance and money laundering.
Urban Planning
Missing middle housing: three ways to help make home ownership more affordable
Friday, October 12, 2018
Missing middle housing: three ways to help make home ownership more affordable
Missing middle housing includes ground-oriented, multi-unit homes that don’t stand out in single-family neighbourhoods.