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One operator fined $20K for violating Vancouver’s short-term rental regulations

One operator fined $20K for violating Vancouver’s short-term rental regulations

Commercial operator had 35 listings in two properties
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Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson pans speculation tax at West Van Yacht Club chat

Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson pans speculation tax at West Van Yacht Club chat

This article has been corrected to clarify that the event was organized by the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Breakfast was served and the NDP was skewered at a partisan fireside chat with B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Thursday morning.
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Federal government can’t solve housing affordability with policy measures: survey

Federal government can’t solve housing affordability with policy measures: survey

Ahead of next week’s federal budget, what can be done to help Canadians into homeownership?
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Burnaby rents skyrocketed 11% in one year, says report

Burnaby rents skyrocketed 11% in one year, says report

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has his task force on housing up and running , with the group meeting recently and a round of online public input received. And not a moment too soon.
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Real estate slowdown is main drag on B.C.’s economy: Central 1

Real estate slowdown is main drag on B.C.’s economy: Central 1

Housing starts and residential investment to decline, but strength in other areas will prevent overall recession, predicts credit union
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Comment: Price drops fail to defuse housing affordability concerns

Comment: Price drops fail to defuse housing affordability concerns

“Changes in prices do not materially affect resale activity [in Metro] Vancouver,” says economist
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Average B.C. home price has slid nearly 10 per cent in past year: BCREA

Average B.C. home price has slid nearly 10 per cent in past year: BCREA

Real estate association blames mortgage stress test for “sidelining” buyers, calls for feds to scrap it entirely
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Are more tall wood buildings on the way in B.C.?

Are more tall wood buildings on the way in B.C.?

Provincial government changes B.C. Building Code to allow for mass timber buildings of up to 12 storeys
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More density eyed for Coquitlam's SkyTrain corridor

More density eyed for Coquitlam's SkyTrain corridor

Some neighbourhoods hoping for towers likely won't get them
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Non-residents own 3.7% of B.C. homes, much higher in new units: CMHC

Non-residents own 3.7% of B.C. homes, much higher in new units: CMHC

Relatively small percentage of homes are jointly owned by a mix of resident and non-resident owners, according to federal housing agency
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