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Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

B.C.'s new provincial short-term rental laws will force hosts to declare their homes as primary residences, with information going to a new registry that will be accessible by Canada Revenue Agency.
Vancouver passes motion to revise the city's 'view cones'

Vancouver passes motion to revise the city's 'view cones'

'Do we have a view cone crisis or do we have a housing crisis?'
Vancouver councillor urges review of 'view cones' to increase housing

Vancouver councillor urges review of 'view cones' to increase housing

The goal is to strike a balance between increasing housing and liveability while preserving the city's unique views.
Income needed to afford a home in B.C. rises by $16,995 in August 2023

Income needed to afford a home in B.C. rises by $16,995 in August 2023

B.C. is among the four provinces where an income over $100,000 is needed to buy a home.
Arthur Erickson’s Eppich House II lists for $12.8M after ‘significant’ restoration

Arthur Erickson’s Eppich House II lists for $12.8M after ‘significant’ restoration

The 6,400-square-foot architectural masterpiece sits on a 1.2-acre lot in the British Properties of West Vancouver
Beach House restaurant in Cordova Bay has closed and is on the market

Beach House restaurant in Cordova Bay has closed and is on the market

A potential buyer for the property was lined up but the sale did not complete this month as anticipated.
Chinese woman sues husband's alleged mistress over $3.1M Burnaby house

Chinese woman sues husband's alleged mistress over $3.1M Burnaby house

Ci Huang claims her husband used "several intermediaries and various accounts" to transfer about $4.6 million from family bank accounts to his mistress, who allegedly used some of it to buy a property on Hersham Avenue in Burnaby.
Slim housing options for students lead to creative solutions

Slim housing options for students lead to creative solutions

Lawn-sign campaign in Nanaimo is having some success.
Fraser Valley, Victoria down payments rise over $100k since 2018

Fraser Valley, Victoria down payments rise over $100k since 2018

The Fraser Valley continues to see competition as buyers search outside Metro Vancouver for lower prices
What are the five most affordable cities in B.C.?

What are the five most affordable cities in B.C.?

Kamloops and Kelowna among five most affordable B.C. cities