Nearly $3 billion of Metro Vancouver purpose-built rental properties exchanged hands last year, finds report Peter Mitham Western Investor The sum represents a 37 per cent increase from last year, even though the number of properties changing hands totalled 155, just five more than in 2017. The average price per suite increased 23 per cent, […]
Park George?s second phase in Surrey, BC, builds on success of previous launch other With the first phase of Park George, one of Surrey’s most anticipated new condo and townhome communities, nearly sold out, Concord Pacific is soon launching Phase II. “Park George Phase II is all about expansion. It’s an expanding location with built-in […]
Victoria Real Estate Board forecasts moderation in the market Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth There were 4,273 housing starts in the Victoria market in 2018 but that level is not expected to be repeated in 2019. The Victoria Real Estate Board’s Crystal Ball Housing Forecast says that there are signs of moderation in the market, […]
Juwai.com launches its Retirement and Lifestyle Channel Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The leading property listings website for Chinese consumers has added a new channel focused on those who want to retire abroad. Juwai.com, which reaches more than 3 million Chinese consumers each month has launched its Retirement and Lifestyle Channel to provide information and […]
Failure to submit your tax exemption form will result in huge tax increases Duffie OsentalREP British Columbia’s Ministry of Finance gave a deadline for homeowners to apply for exemption from the province’s speculation and vacancy tax. Seen as a way to address the overheated housing market in BC’s large metropolitan areas, the speculation and vacancy […]
December 2018 say 13,000 jobs gone in Canada Steve RandallREP There was a reduction of 13,000 jobs in Canada in December 2018 according to the latest report from ADP Research Institute. The decline was led by a loss of 7,700 jobs in trade/transport and utilities; 6,900 in construction; and 3,500in ‘other services’ which includes public […]
Canada?s largest banks to cut 5-year mortgage rate Steve RandallREP Canada’s largest bank may have sparked a rate war by offering customers a “special offer” 5-year mortgage rate of 3.74%. The reduction of 15 basis points is likely to be met with similar deals from other major lenders; many alternative lenders have already reduced rates […]
City of Vancouver – Vacancy Tax Office. other With regards to your inquiry, the definition of the “principal residence” per the Vacancy Tax Bylaw No. 11674 is as follow: “principal residence” means the usual place where an individual lives, makes his or her home and conducts his or her daily affairs, including, without limitation, […]
Polygon Homes CEO warning homebuyers that proposed condo projects may be cancelled Josh Sherman other The president and CEO of a major developer is warning homebuyers that more proposed condo projects may be cancelled as inexperienced builders struggle in a cooler market that is still finding bottom. “Last year, we also saw a few smaller […]
Will your home be taxed? other Each year, every owner of residential property will have to make a property status declaration. This will determine if the property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax, also known as the Vacancy Tax. The Province of BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax is in addition to the City’s Empty Homes Tax. […]