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Lack of B.C. strata depreciation reports a cause for concern, says association

Lack of B.C. strata depreciation reports a cause for concern, says association

B.C. stratas delaying depreciation reports could lead to insurance problems and owner liability issues.
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Organizations call on B.C. to form permanent housing roundtable

Organizations call on B.C. to form permanent housing roundtable

Initiative would work to address unintended consequences of housing policies and create new ideas and legislation
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Metro Vancouver rental starts surged in 2022: CMHC

Metro Vancouver rental starts surged in 2022: CMHC

But municipalities report a higher number of approved projects are delaying the start of construction
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Vancouver tops charts for annual income needed to afford a home in Canada

Vancouver tops charts for annual income needed to afford a home in Canada

Nine out of 10 Canadian cities reported an increase in income needed, despite decreasing average home prices
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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in March

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in March

Annual pace of housing starts fell 11 per cent in March
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Bank regulator sees growing concerns in real estate even as credit quality holds

Bank regulator sees growing concerns in real estate even as credit quality holds

TORONTO — Canada's bank regulator says it is preparing for strain in the housing market to potentially last throughout the year as it flags the sector as a growing concern.
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Proposed B.C. ski resorts find First Nations buy-in is vital

Proposed B.C. ski resorts find First Nations buy-in is vital

Indigenous support seen key to approval and long-term success as four new all-season resorts look to open
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B.C.'s 'cooling off period' for home sales should be scrapped, say Realtors

B.C.'s 'cooling off period' for home sales should be scrapped, say Realtors

The 'cooling-off period' is being used by buyers to put offers on multiple properties and places sellers at a disadvantage
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What will densifying your single-family home neighbourhood cost?

What will densifying your single-family home neighbourhood cost?

Metro Vancouver is embarking on a study that will look at neighbourhood densification costs
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Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

It was designed and built entirely by a 60-member team of UBC students.
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