Feds’ long-delayed GST waiver on rental housing a welcome relief
The federal government has finally confirmed its intention to remove GST charges on new rental housing, an excellent but critically delayed measure.
Market insights
Capping rental rates – billion-dollar decisions impact rental housing in B.C.
On September 11th, 2023, the B.C. government moved for the fifth time in six years to limit the maximum allowable rent increase below the level set out in the government’s own standard.
2023 Mid-Year Review
Metro Vancouver’s multifamily market remains challenging, but it’s showing new life despite persistent inflation, interest rate hikes, and rising expenses for developers and landlords.
Will courage trump politics? It’s time to return to predictable annual allowable rent increases
In BC, the increase is typically based on the 12-month average percentage change in the All-Items Consumer Price Index for the province, ending the previous July. Prior to 2019, this formula was CPI + 2%. This formula had been in place since 2000.
B.C. Keeps Failing Renters. Stop Blaming Institutional Investors
When it comes to housing, we’ve done one thing well in B.C.—figure out who to blame for our failures.
Mark and Cynthia to speak at Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in Toronto
Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger, principals at Goodman Commercial Inc., are pleased to announce they will be speaking at and sponsoring the upcoming Canadian Apartment Investment Conference in Toronto, the largest annual conference on multi-family real estate investment in the region. On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Mark Goodman will be a panelist at the Canadian Apartment … Continued
Non-profits and new players in the rental real estate market – the ultimate checklist
The main advice to anyone contemplating a move into this form of commercial real estate is the same as in any other major business undertaking: do your homework.
Sold: BC Place air-rights – $505 million
For sale Air-rights sale 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver Price $505,000,000 Property type High-density mixed-use development site Lot size 14.13 acres Development potential 27 storeys Zoning BCPED Sale date 04/01/2023 Overview Goodman Commercial Inc. is pleased to announce the landmark air-rights sale at BC Place – 777 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver. This transaction represents a once-in-a-lifetime … Continued
Vancouver review of Broadway ‘pace of change’ is a litmus test for new City Council
One of the City of Vancouver’s most important rental districts has a vacancy rate of just 0.5% – a negative result of our citywide crisis of housing affordability.
Cynthia Jagger to speak at upcoming Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference
On April 4th, 2023, Cynthia Jagger will participate as a panelist at the Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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- 2014 The art of the deal
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- 2007 Year-end review
- 2007 It's not just about cap rates
- 2007 A contagious southern chill
- 2007 Mid-year review
- 2006 Year-end review
- 2006 How the big are getting bigger
- 2006 Mid-year review
- 2006 Looking back, looking ahead
- 2005 Year-end review
- 2004 Year-end review
- 2004 It's a whole new ballgame
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- 2003 Blue skies or grey clouds?
- 2002 Website sparks surge in sales activity
- 2002 Year-end review
- 2002 A surging market
- 2000 An industry in change
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