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$500M provincial fund helps purchase 1,500 rentals for affordable housing

$500M provincial fund helps purchase 1,500 rentals for affordable housing

B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund seeks to buy up older buildings – ones that tend to have the cheapest rents – and extend their lives rather than see them redeveloped
The pros and cons of subletting

The pros and cons of subletting

Can the landlord refuse to allow subletting? What if I sublet without consent? Your questions answered.
Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

The least expensive home sold on the North Shore this summer went for $1.2 million. Let's see what that might get you in other parts of Canada 🏡
Burnaby gets a failing grade on transit-oriented housing from real estate firm

Burnaby gets a failing grade on transit-oriented housing from real estate firm

Goodman Report gives Burnaby an F for its refusal to follow legislation, saying developers are concerned about housing projects in Burnaby.
Historic B.C. 'gentleman's ranch' on the market for same price as some Dunbar houses

Historic B.C. 'gentleman's ranch' on the market for same price as some Dunbar houses

It's currently used as a guest ranch.
Former Richmond landlord ordered to pay $4,000

Former Richmond landlord ordered to pay $4,000

A landlord claimed he was owed garbage, water and sewer costs from a former tenant.
Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this August

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this August

Canada's top five most expensive cities to rent in are all located in Metro Vancouver.
Tiny solarium renting for more than $1,300 in downtown Vancouver

Tiny solarium renting for more than $1,300 in downtown Vancouver

How close is too close to a kitchen?
Photos: Floating B.C. fishing lodge selling for the same as Vancouver condo

Photos: Floating B.C. fishing lodge selling for the same as Vancouver condo

There's getting away from the bustle of city life, and then there's this.
Construction starts on long-awaited Burnaby affordable rental development

Construction starts on long-awaited Burnaby affordable rental development

The North Burnaby rental housing project is expected to be finished in 2026.