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Housing construction slowdown hitting Vancouver
Housing construction in the Vancouver area has significantly declined, with a 15% drop in new housing starts in July 2024 compared to the previous year. Factors such as high interest rates, rising construction costs, and permitting delays are hindering development, despite government efforts to increase housing supply. Predictions indicate further declines in housing starts, with…
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What Vancouver’s empty home tax really means for Canada’s housing supply
The Canadian housing market is struggling with a supply-demand imbalance, leading to higher property prices, rents, and homelessness. Policymakers are using short-term measures like vacant property taxes, such as Vancouver's increase from 1% to 3%, which has improved housing availability but not reduced rental prices. A comprehensive strategy, including supply-side measures and affordable housing initiatives,…
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Vancouver’s Iconic Views: Protected or Sacrificed?
Vancouver’s revised view-protection rules now include fewer protected views, impacting city skyline and development. These changes could result in 20 million square meters of additional development over the next century.
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Vancouver Wants Housing Plan Disclosure Order Quashed
Vancouver was ordered to disclose rental housing plans under the Freedom of Information Act. The city withheld information citing harm to financial, economic, and third-party interests.
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Happy Labour Day
Happy Labour Day! Labour Day is a chance to honor and appreciate the hard work and contributions of workers in various industries. It's a chance to look back at workers' rights achievements and labor rights progress over time. Sending warm wishes on Labour Day to honor the dedication and contributions of workers everywhere. May your…
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New Sunrise Village affordable homes being built in Vancouver
Construction has started on 146 new affordable rental homes at Sunrise Village in Vancouver, located at 2924 Venables St. The project will feature two six-storey buildings, replacing a 64-unit low-rise. It will provide 82 net-new affordable units, with former tenants given the right of first refusal. Set to open in 2027, the development will include…
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Where to Buy a Home for Under $1M in Metro Vancouver
In Uptown, New Westminster, the benchmark price is $617K, with a 5-yr price growth of 29%. Mid Meadows in Pitt Meadows offers homes at $787K, showing a 33% increase over 5-y.
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Vancouver Considers Putting Housing Before Mountain Views
Vancouver city councillors will debate easing view protection rules to allow more construction. Proposals aim to add 200M sq ft for future housing, hotels, and offices.
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PERFECT LOCATION! AMAZING BRENTWOOD THREE by Shape Properties! Functional 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom suite with absolutely no wasted space. Appreciate the gourmet kitchen with sleek integrated Bosch appliances, custom European cabinetry, ample storage, stone counters and marble backsplash. This home features 9' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, roller blinds throughout and durable designer laminate…
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