2020 draws to a close
As 2020 draws to a close, we thank you, our readers, for your continued support and feedback. We receive so many amazing and diverse responses to what we publish, whether it be new listing, a sale or a piece of housing news.
Category: Newsletter
Keeping rents stable: an admirable goal – too bad we’re going about it wrong
By Andrey Pavlov, Ph.D., Goodman Report
Metro Vancouver’s rental apartment market – last six months and looking ahead
On October 28, 2020, Goodman Commercial, participated as an expert panelist in an Urban Development Institute (UDI) webinar discussing commercial real estate activity over the last six months and looking ahead. The important themes covered included: Government announcements and impact on the rental sector Results of the eviction moratorium being lifted BC Temporary Rental Supplement … Continued
The Goodman Report wins Best of Vancouver!
Mark Goodman and Cynthia Jagger, publishers of the Goodman Report, are honoured to be featured in The Georgia Straight’s 25th Annual Best of Vancouver.
City of Vancouver moves to decrease land values by 10–50%
Proposed policy will significantly affect owners in Vancouver’s C2 zones
Ottawa may move to hike the capital gains tax. A bad idea.
Concerns are mounting that the delayed 2020 federal budget will include an increase in the capital gains tax on income-producing real estate. We contend that lowering the tax should be considered for owners of multi-family housing.
Institutional investors: A new housing affordability bogeyman?
By Andrey Pavlov, Ph.D., Goodman Report
Multi-family rentals remain the best bet for investors
Why we believe rental housing remains the most steadfast asset class for real estate investors in the “new normal” environment that we are now entering.
Big institutional capital coming to BC: What will it mean?
The lowdown on REITs and other corporate investors. Plus: Proposed strategy would give B.C. housing nonprofits $500 million to boost buying power
2020 Mid-Year Review
Over the last weeks, many of our readers have sent us questions about the rental market. So here in our 2020 Mid-Year Review, we offer you our responses and insights: Multifamily outlook: Why rental is still the most steadfast asset class Cap rates continuing low Looking back and forward: Is today like the 2008 recession? Rental … Continued