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.
The federal government has finally confirmed its intention to remove GST charges on new rental housing, an excellent but critically delayed measure.
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.
It is clear there has been a shift in market sentiment
The B.C. government has announced 2.0% as the maximum allowable rent increase for 2023.
Over the last few months, we’ve paid more attention to interest rates and bond yield fluctuations than ever in recent history. We’ve watched the stock market go mostly in the red while interest rates have hiked faster than we’ve seen in decades.
Broadway Plan revisions jeopardize 30,000+ future rental units
Broadway Plan and the Vancouver Plan
After years of run-up, the City of Vancouver’s Secured Rental Policy is finally making its way to a City Council public hearing for a vote.
After years of run-up, the City of Vancouver’s Secured Rental Policy is finally making its way to a City Council public hearing for a vote.
After years of run-up, the City of Vancouver’s Secured Rental Policy is finally making its way to a City Council public hearing for a vote.