Real Estate News

Market Trends

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Commercial transactions grind higher in third quarter

Commercial sales rose in all asset classes in the third quarter of 2025. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, October 6, 2025

Commercial transactions drift lower in second quarter

The only asset class posting a quarter-over-quarter gain in transaction volume was the retail segment. (3 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, September 29, 2025

GVR's 2025 H2 residential market forecast: Sales outlook eased after first-half slowdown

Slower-than-expected spring sales have prompted a downward revision to GVR’s 2025 forecast. (5 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, September 4, 2025

What taxes apply to my property in Metro Vancouver?

Check out this easy guide to property-related taxes that may affect you as an owner and when you sell your home. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Lede: Is economic uncertainty to blame for flagging sales?

GVR's economist gets to the bottom of what's been driving the housing sales slowdown. (5 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Lede: Reasonable doubt

Toronto and Vancouver markets are going through a rough patch. Everyone’s blaming ‘uncertainty’, but is that right? (3 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, July 7, 2025

Office transactions jump, leading the market up to start 2025

Office sales surged in Metro Vancouver's commercial real estate market during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. (1 minute read)

Market Trends

Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Lede: Turning the Corner?

After reviewing home sales affected by several Bank of Canada rate cuts, GVR economist, Andrew Lis, indicates things might be changing. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Property taxes 101

Property taxes are due soon. At the same time, make sure to fill out your Home Owner Grant application. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Friday, May 16, 2025

The Lede - Missing: Buyers

Is the threat of tariffs the reason why there are a lack of home buyers? Let's take a look with GVR economist, Andrew Lis. (5 minute read)

Market Trends

Friday, April 11, 2025

GVR's 2025 commercial real estate market forecasts now available

See what Metro Vancouver's commercial market may look like in 2025. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Thursday, April 3, 2025

2024 finishes with the fewest commercial transactions in over a decade

In aggregate, commercial transaction volumes in the Lower Mainland finished 2024 at the lowest level recorded in over a decade. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Lede: Uncertain Uncertainty

What should we make of the economic and political uncertainty at the moment? Is there an impact on the housing market? (4 minute read)

Taxes

Monday, January 27, 2025

All you need to know about Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax

Home owners will have received a property status declaration from the City to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax.

Market Trends

Thursday, January 16, 2025

GVR's 2025 H1 residential market forecast: Strong year ahead for real estate

With a strong end to 2024, we're forecasting 2025 as a strong year for the real estate market. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, January 6, 2025

Deal volume drops in aftermath of capital gains policy deadline

Increasing the capital gains inclusion rate this year significantly reduced commercial transactions in the Lower Mainland. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Comparing the provincial and federal home flipping taxes

On Jan 1, 2025, the new BC home flipping tax will be added alongside the federal flipping tax. Here's how they work. (2 min read)

Market Trends

Friday, October 4, 2024

Transaction levels spike ahead of new capital gains policy deadline

Commercial transactions were up year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Early signs of strength returning to commercial market

Transactions showed renewed signs of strength in Q1 2024, with total transaction volumes over 10 per cent year-over-year. (3 minute read)

Urban Planning

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)

Taxes

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Property Transfer Tax fact sheet

Want to know more about the PTT? Check out this fact sheet. (7 minute read)

Taxes

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax

Each year Vancouver home owners must declare their property status to see if it's subject to the city's Empty Home Tax.

Taxes

Thursday, May 2, 2024

A closer look at changes to the federal capital gains tax

What changes are coming to the capital gains tax, and how it could affect you. (4 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Lede: Are we there yet?

Are rate cuts finally coming to help ease the affordability crunch? Statistics Canada has some welcome news. (3 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, March 25, 2024

Lower Mainland’s 2023 commercial real estate market activity slowest in four years

Review GVR's 2023 year-end Commercial Edge market report. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Friday, January 26, 2024

Commercial real estate market begins to find its footing in Q3 2023

Year-over-year figures mask an emerging pattern of stability coming back into the Lower Mainland's commercial real estate market. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Friday, January 26, 2024

What you need to know about BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax

Detailed information about BC's SVT and property exemptions. (4 minute read)

Urban Planning

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

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)

Market Trends

Monday, September 18, 2023

Increased costs contribute to reduced sales, dollar values across commercial market

Slower activity marked the second quarter of the commercial real estate market in the Lower Mainland. (1 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Will I have to pay capital gains when I sell my house?

Read about the conditions required for paying capital gains, and what you need to do even if you don't have to pay. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Friday, September 1, 2023

Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house I’m buying?

Property taxes in BC are due the first business day after July 1. If you buy a home at another time, you may have to pay a share of the year to avoid a penalty.

Taxes

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing

Affordable housing projects in Vancouver received grants worth over $8.7 million, partially from Vancouver’s EHT. (1 minute read)

Market Trends

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Lower Mainland's commercial real estate market down in the first quarter of 2023

Review the Q1 2023 commercial stats package. (2 minute read)

Taxes

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

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

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

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)

Market Trends

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate sees fewer transactions in Q2

Activity in the commercial real estate market edged down from the brisker pace experienced at the start of the year. (2 minute read)

Urban Planning

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

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)

Market Trends

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market begins 2022 with steady sales and higher prices

A steady start to the 2022 commercial real estate market. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Friday, February 18, 2022

No SVT exemption for owners of vacant stratas

Owners of strata property in buildings with rental restrictions are no longer exempt from the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax. (1 minute read)

Urban Planning

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)

Market Trends

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

What's the difference between a buyer's and seller's market?

Several factors influence the housing market which then influences supply and demand.

Market Trends

Friday, April 16, 2021

Regulators advise home buyers, sellers to understand potential risks of a busy market

In an active market, seeking professional advice from a Realtor is more important than ever.

Taxes

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

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.

Market Trends

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

MLS® Home Price Index explained

The MLS® HPI is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices.

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