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Prince George facing slowest construction season in six years

Prince George facing slowest construction season in six years

The City of Prince George has issued 35% fewer building permits so far this year than in the same period last year.
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Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Lower tax rates fuel competition and attract investors, putting average homebuyers at a disadvantage, says online brokerage firm.
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City of Vancouver launches digital permitting tools for housing

City of Vancouver launches digital permitting tools for housing

Announcement follows the province setting its sights on becoming a digital permitting leader
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B.C.’s residential home sales snap back in May: BCREA

B.C.’s residential home sales snap back in May: BCREA

Average home prices reach over $1M for the first time since April 2022
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Decision on controversial Vancouver Chinatown condo project expected June 26

Decision on controversial Vancouver Chinatown condo project expected June 26

Development permit board hears overwhelmingly from citizens to reject Beedie's proposal.
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Gil Yaron: Reusing and relocating houses ought to be part of the solution to our crisis

Gil Yaron: Reusing and relocating houses ought to be part of the solution to our crisis

Homes need to be assessed for relocation before they're casually taken down
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FirstService to launch suit against province over changes to strata insurance

FirstService to launch suit against province over changes to strata insurance

The Imminent rule change may increase strata costs and exacerbate shortage of strata property managers
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Arny Wise: City of Vancouver owes the public answers over Sen̓áḵw deal

Arny Wise: City of Vancouver owes the public answers over Sen̓áḵw deal

The development appears to be a financial bonanza and a design problem, argues Arny Wise
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Affordable housing solution is ‘right in front of us’

Affordable housing solution is ‘right in front of us’

Canada’s largest landlord says manufactured home parks hold the solution to soaring rental and housing costs – and are also ripe for investors
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Civic development fees collide with B.C. housing targets

Civic development fees collide with B.C. housing targets

B.C. has released a list of municipalities and districts it says need more housing – but all have recently jacked up development cost charges and other fees on new residential projects
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