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Economics Microsite
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Who’s listing? Is everyone listing their home for sale?
For sale sign's may be popping up, but who's selling, and is it the same elsewhere? (4 minute read)
Taxes
Monday, June 10, 2024
Property taxes 101
Make sure to fill out your Home Owner Grant application at the same time. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Tenants may qualify for free portable air conditioners
BC Hydro is offering free portable air conditioners to low-income and vulnerable renters. (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.
Legislation & Regulations
Monday, May 13, 2024
New regulations help close strata deprecation report loophole
Strata corporations can no longer indefinitely defer strata depreciation reports. (2 minute read)
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)
Legislation & Regulations
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
City of Vancouver doesn’t have the authority to limit rent increases
This BC Supreme Court decision protects landlords' rights from additional rent restrictions beyond provincial regulations. (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Thursday, April 25, 2024
20 grants and rebates for homebuyers and owners
Save money using these grants and rebates. (6 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Friday, April 19, 2024
More protections for renters, landlords, parents, and families
These proposed amendments look to restrict rent increases, resolve rental disputes faster, and more. (3 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Find reports, housing data, and more on GVR’s new Economics Microsite
Using this site, you can find everything GVR Economics produces all in one place. (1 minute read)
Home Ownership
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Prepare your home for sale
Are you thinking of selling your home? Before your REALTOR® begins showing your home, you will want to make sure it’s in tip-top condition.
Legislation & Regulations
Monday, February 26, 2024
Land Act amendments on hold
The government's proposed land-sharing agreement with First Nations groups will undergo further consultation. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Monday, February 26, 2024
BC government announces PTT changes, flipping tax in new budget
Here's a summary of the new housing measures in the BC budget announced on February 22, 2024.
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)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, January 25, 2024
What will Greater Vancouver's commercial property market look like in 2024?
Our latest commercial forecast shows an optimistic look at 2024. (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Thursday, January 18, 2024
New regulations for stratas help get more electric vehicles on the road
These regulations outline a process for strata property residents to request to install an EV charging station. (2 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, January 11, 2024
What will home sales look like in the first half of 2024?
Our latest forecast looks at last year to help to predict what the housing market will look like in the first half of 2024. (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Friday, January 5, 2024
Greater Vancouver assessments remain stable
Assessments remained in a narrow range compared to last year in Greater Vancouver. (5 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Monday, December 18, 2023
Metro Vancouver regulates wood burning fireplaces and stoves
Metro Vancouver is reducing pollution by regulating wood burning appliances. Does this affect you? (3 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)
Home Ownership
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Seniors aging in place, longer
How will the increasing number of senior households affect the real estate market? (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
4 things to know about heat pumps
Learn how heat pumps are an energy-efficient way of transferring heat in and out of a home. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Thursday, November 16, 2023
How will the 2021 mortgage stress test rules impact Metro Vancouver real estate?
The new rules as of June 1, 2021 will dampen mortgage credit growth, but should have a modest effect on home sales and prices. ( 1 minute read)
Home Ownership
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Financing your home
When you're looking to buy a home, it's important to understand the steps for getting a mortgage. (3 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The Lede: Does the perfect price metric exist?
How do we actually know what property values are doing at any given point in time? (5 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Friday, October 6, 2023
Interest, fees increase amount owed for property tax deferment
If your clients are deferring their property taxes, interest rates and fees will increase the amount they owe. (2 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
2023 Market Forecast Review: Looking Back, Looking Ahead | REBGV event
REBGV Director, economics and data analytics presented his updated market outlook to REALTORS® at an online event in September. (1:23:52 video)
Legislation & Regulations
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
BC caps maximum rent increase to 3.5 per cent
The change aims to address the housing crisis and simplify zoning regulations. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Monday, September 25, 2023
Government removes GST on new rental housing
This policy is for projects beginning construction from Sept 14, 2023, to Dec 31, 2030, completing construction by Dec 31, 2035. (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)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Will home sales stay resilient in the face of high interest rates?
Our forecast checks market trends and economic factors to predict what the housing market will look like in the rest of 2023. (2 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.
Home Ownership
Monday, August 28, 2023
Taking care of your yard during a heat wave and drought
Here's how to make your lawn and garden look good when the weather isn't. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Monday, August 28, 2023
Homeownership rates decline – purpose-built rentals can help
Declining homeownership rates spark investment in purpose-built rentals as solution. (2 minute read)
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)
Home Ownership
Monday, August 21, 2023
Home ownership – BC legislative committee listens to and quotes REBGV
A new budget report cited REBGV’s three recommendations on how to clear a path to home ownership. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Thursday, July 27, 2023
PM shuffles cabinet, new federal housing minister
Sean Fraser is now the minister of housing, infrastructure, and communities. (2 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
REBGV recommends policy changes to improve housing affordability and availability in BC
Read about the three tax-related recommendations REBGV made to the provincial government to ease housing. (3 minute read)
Home Ownership
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Asbestos remediation – new certification required for contractors
Home owners looking to renovate older homes will need to ensure their contractors are certified. (2 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Lede: The Million Dollar Wall
The property ladder is broken. In the latest Lede, Andrew Lis gives his take, and how it can be fixed. (9:33 video, 10 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)
Taxes
Monday, June 12, 2023
BC speculation and vacancy tax expanded to Lions Bay, Squamish
Home owners in these newly taxable areas will need to declare in 2024. (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)
Economics Microsite
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Lede: What’s (not) happening with new listings in Metro Vancouver?
Listings are low so far this year, but why? REBGV's Director Economics and Data Analytics Andrew Lis has a theory. (6:38 video, 8 minute read)
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