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Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Government task force recommends slashing B.C. rent increases by 2 per cent

Task force recommends B.C government cut the 4.5 per cent allowable rent increase to 2.5 per cent but still give landlords ability to raise rents
Populist housing ‘platitudes’ from mayoral candidates are ‘dangerous,’ warn outgoing officials

Populist housing ‘platitudes’ from mayoral candidates are ‘dangerous,’ warn outgoing officials

Candidates in many municipalities claim they can solve housing crisis but plans may have “no credibility”
Short-term rental owner fights North Van City lawsuit

Short-term rental owner fights North Van City lawsuit

The North Vancouver woman accused of running a hostel out of her Central Lonsdale townhouse is pushing back against the city’s attempt to have her shut down.
Vancouver rental prices flatlining, despite fears over allowable increases

Vancouver rental prices flatlining, despite fears over allowable increases

Median one-bed rents about the same as last year, as landlords come under fire over permitted price hikes
Vancouver council approves duplexes in most neighbourhoods

Vancouver council approves duplexes in most neighbourhoods

Decision came despite opposition from some residents
B.C. home sales forecast to slide further next year

B.C. home sales forecast to slide further next year

Contradicting the provincial association’s recent predictions, national real estate body is less optimistic about B.C.’s home sales recovery in 2019
Vancouver residents divided over duplexes replacing single-family homes

Vancouver residents divided over duplexes replacing single-family homes

Councillors prepare to make decision on rezoning neighbourhoods, as lively public hearing reveals sharply divided opinions
Landlords group says 4.5% rent hike is just fine with them

Landlords group says 4.5% rent hike is just fine with them

Landlords are speaking up about Premier John Horgan’s hints that the 4.5-per-cent maximum rent increase for 2019 might be scrapped.
Duplexes are fine, but rowhouses are better says proponent

Duplexes are fine, but rowhouses are better says proponent

Fee-simple rowhouses are a better use of land and offer greater livability: Richard Wittstock
Homeowners feeling the sting of rising interest rates

Homeowners feeling the sting of rising interest rates

Many now paying "equivalent of one extra mortgage payment" per year
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