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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Want to know more about the PTT? Check out this fact sheet. (7 minute read)
Grants, rebates, and other incentives
Thursday, May 16, 2024
BC Hydro is offering free portable air conditioners to low-income and vulnerable renters. (3 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Explore opportunities to give feedback to municipalities across Greater Vancouver. (1 minute read)
Legislation
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
What is the Competition Act and why does it matter to you? (2 minute read)
Education
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Learn how you can accumulate PDP hours more efficiently and save money! (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, May 09, 2024
The new Home Suite Home program aims to encourage property owners to add a secondary suite to their home. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, May 09, 2024
Strata corporations can no longer indefinitely defer strata depreciation reports. (2 minute read)
BCFSA, our regulator
Thursday, May 09, 2024
BCFSA is proposing a new presale summary form that'll be attached to the front of a disclosure statement. (2 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, May 09, 2024
Kim takes a look back, and forward, at the professionalism landscape in real estate. (12 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, May 02, 2024
What changes are coming to the capital gains tax, and how will it affect you and your clients? (4 minute read)
BCFSA, our regulator
Thursday, May 02, 2024
See what our regulator, BCFSA, is prioritizing in the next two years. (2 minute read)
Grants, rebates, and other incentives
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Help your clients save money using these grants and rebates. (6 minute read)
Legislation
Thursday, April 25, 2024
This BC Supreme Court decision protects landlords' rights from additional rent restrictions beyond provincial regulations. (2 minute read)
FINTRAC
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Learn how FINTRAC has expanded its API reporting portal. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Need to know more about GST and how its applied in real estate? This fact sheet will help. (7 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Kim discusses the relief you can get from writing, but not sending, an 'angry letter'. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 18, 2024
These proposed amendments look to restrict rent increases, resolve rental disputes faster, and more. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Read our breakdown of the Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation. (6 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The BC government will begin taxing the profit on homes sold within two years of purchase, beginning 2025. (3 minute read)
Legislation
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Learn about new government regulations clarifying exemptions for short-term rentals coming in May. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 04, 2024
The strategy is to build a more flood-resilient province, with communities working together to prepare for and respond to flooding. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, April 04, 2024
Two Richmond planners summarized what's been happening in Richmond and what to expect in the coming years to 70 REALTORS®. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Premier Eby outlined his housing plans at BCREA's GL Days, emphasizing government's role in affordability. (4 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kim looks at the ways of cancelling a listing contract, and the considerations you should be aware of. (6 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, March 21, 2024
BC property owners in designated regions must declare usage and residency status by March 31. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The bill aims to reduce housing project costs on First-Nation-owned lands, potentially boosting housing supply. (2 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Recommendations include creating a Provincial Housing Roundtable and replacing the Home Buyer Rescission Period. (3 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Kim discusses a member's question around IDRPOs - can they be instituted at any time? (6 minute read)
Elections
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Highlights include a Rent-to-Own program, PTT elimination for homes up to $1million, and more. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Your clients can still apply before midnight on March 21. (2 minute read)
GVR Podcasts
Thursday, March 07, 2024
This new interview-based podcast is now available on our existing podcast channel on all major platforms. (1 minute read, 19:53 listen)
Government Policy
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Affordable housing was the top priority in BC Budget 2024. (5 minute read)
Property Management
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Learn how BC Rent Bank can help renters facing financial challenges. (1 minute read)
FINTRAC
Thursday, February 29, 2024
CREA recently updated some FINTRAC forms and templates. (1 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Kim reviews the relevant standards around strata documents and whether the information they contain is private. (5 minute read)