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B.C. homeowners required to apply if they want exemption from speculation tax

B.C. homeowners required to apply if they want exemption from speculation tax

All homeowners in B.C.鈥檚 largest urban centres will need to apply for exemptions from the province鈥檚 new speculation tax or receive a bill, whether or not they are speculators, the government announced Tuesday.
Victoria鈥檚 advertised one-bed rental prices soar 15.8% year over year: report

Victoria鈥檚 advertised one-bed rental prices soar 15.8% year over year: report

Median one-bed advertised rents in Victoria now at $1,390 a month, fifth-priciest in Canada, says PadMapper

Mortgage stress test blamed for 25% drop in B.C. home sales

Despite significant sales activity slowdown, province's average full-year resale price in 2018 is no lower than 2017
Opinion: When is the best time to buy in a down market?

Opinion: When is the best time to buy in a down market?

Many first-time buyers are taking a wait-and-see approach, in case home prices drop further - is that the best strategy?
Faced with new taxes, more B.C. seniors are deferring their property taxes

Faced with new taxes, more B.C. seniors are deferring their property taxes

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the increased taxes many 91原创 residents will be paying as a result of the latest BC Assessments and new provincial taxes.
Victoria councillor asking B.C. for power to tax empty houses

Victoria councillor asking B.C. for power to tax empty houses

Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt is calling on the province to enable local governments to levy an empty-homes tax similar to 91原创鈥檚.

Greater Victoria real estate market closed out the year with double-digit increases

Sale prices for two-storey homes and condominiums jumped by double-digit percentages in the final three months of 2018, according to data released Friday by Royal LePage.
Home prices holding firm in most Metro 91原创 areas, and for condos: report

Home prices holding firm in most Metro 91原创 areas, and for condos: report

Price growth has dramatically slowed across region, but still rose 2.1 per cent overall in fourth quarter, says Royal LePage
B.C. commercial building permits break record

B.C. commercial building permits break record

Statistics Canada data for November show the province issued the highest value of commercial building permits on record
Thirty-one storey office tower proposed for downtown 91原创

Thirty-one storey office tower proposed for downtown 91原创

Application filed for architecturally striking building to replace 15-storey tower in Coal Harbour financial district