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Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

Burnaby needs stronger renter protections in wake of new B.C. housing laws: councillor

A city councillor wants to soften the impact of development-induced displacement in Burnaby by increasing tenant protections.
B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show

B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show

The proverbial 'Bank of Mom and Dad' is strongest in B.C. and appears to be buoyed by foreign-derived income, a Statistics Canada report reveals.
Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Good jobs for workers, good times for students and retirees drive housing demand
Bryan Yu: B.C. housing starts pick up pace as consumer price pressures ease

Bryan Yu: B.C. housing starts pick up pace as consumer price pressures ease

Five out of seven major metro areas see growth, defying national decline
Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

The clock is now ticking on hefty fines for those who don’t fall in line
'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

Burnaby city council has unanimously supported the 'Save Brentwood Park' petition which seeks to exempt the neighbourhood from provincial rules around building near local SkyTrain stations.
Over 1,000 short-term rentals to come off the market in the Central Okanagan this week

Over 1,000 short-term rentals to come off the market in the Central Okanagan this week

Provincial regulations, stricter Kelowna bylaws target unlicensed operators
Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

TORONTO — The majority of Canadians aspiring to buy a home say they will push their plans to next year or later to wait for interest rates to drop, a new survey shows.
Fair share: the right office solution can take finding the right partner

Fair share: the right office solution can take finding the right partner

TORONTO — There’s more choice than ever for office space, but it can still be a challenge for smaller companies to find the right fit.
Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey

Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey

Financial support from family also proving crucial to homeownership, according to RBC poll.