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Delta making it easier to build a secondary suite
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Delta making it easier to build a secondary suite
The new Home Suite Home program aims to encourage property owners to add a secondary suite to their home. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
The BC government plans to create up to 10 standardized home designs inspired by the Vancouver Special. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
Monday, September 25, 2023
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
The change aims to address the housing crisis and simplify zoning regulations. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
REBGV recommends policy changes to improve housing affordability and availability in BC
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
REBGV recommends policy changes to improve housing affordability and availability in BC
Read about the three tax-related recommendations REBGV made to the provincial government to ease housing. (3 minute read)
Taxes
Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Our recommendations to the provincial government on how the PTT can be used to help build more affordable homes. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
What well-designed density looks like: Southlands in Tsawwassen
Monday, June 19, 2023
What well-designed density looks like: Southlands in Tsawwassen
This area demonstrates a new model of well-designed density through innovative practices. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
Friday, June 9, 2023
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
The identified municipalities must address local barriers to construction and update zoning bylaws. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Disaster funding for flooding makes local communities safer
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Disaster funding for flooding makes local communities safer
Learn more about initiatives to mitigate flood damage and assess flood risks around Greater Vancouver. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Council passes Vancouver Plan
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Council passes Vancouver Plan
The plan promises new densification to accommodate 260,000 new residents and 210,000 new jobs. (1 minute read)
Urban Planning
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
The approved Broadway plan will include a significant number of new homes, increase tenant protection, new space for more jobs, and more. (3 minute read)
Home Buying
What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?
Monday, March 21, 2022
What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?
Before buying a vacation property, be aware of tax implications and other vital considerations. (4 minute read)
Urban Planning
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
There are many strata townhomes but very few fee-simple, individually owned row homes in Metro Vancouver. Why? And how can row homes help with affordability? (3 minute read)
Taxes
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Thursday, April 8, 2021
What are the tax implications of building a laneway house?
Before building a laneway home or buying a property with one, you should understand the tax implications of doing so.
Market Trends
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
In a busy real estate market, homes are bought and sold at a faster pace than usual. This can create a sense of urgency that causes home prices to rise.