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BCFSA, our regulator
BCFSA releases regulatory roadmap
Thursday, May 02, 2024
See what our regulator, BCFSA, is prioritizing in the next two years. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Federal government moves to regulate short-term rentals
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The goal is to make housing more affordable and ensure the fairness of Canada’s tax system. (2 minute read)
Legislation
Province brings in new rules to help municipalities regulate short-term rentals
Thursday, October 19, 2023
New rules include higher fines, restrictions, and more. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Asbestos remediation in older homes – new certification required for contractors
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Home owners looking to renovate older homes will need to ensure their contractors are certified. (2 minute read)
Environment
Who's liable? Fuel storage tanks can be costly to buyers, sellers and REALTORS®
Thursday, March 02, 2023
You and your clients could be liable for fuel storage tank removal costs or fines. Here's how to protect yourself and your client. (5 minute read)
Environment
Is a property contaminated? Check the Site Registry
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The provincial Site Registry is an easy way to check if your client's property is contaminated. (1 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Ethics Guy®: Because it’s 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Kim looks at regulatory changes in our industry and others, along with a top tip and bouquet. (6 minute read)
Legislation
Government releases regulations around Jan 1 foreign buyer ban
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The government released the regulations supporting the federal foreign buyer ban today, defining what the ban will look like. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Preparing for January 1: Federal and provincial changes affecting real estate coming in 2023
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Get ready for the ban on foreign buyers and the cooling off period. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Vehicle insurance can be renewed online, decals no longer required
Thursday, May 26, 2022
ICBC is phasing out insurance decals after allowing BC drivers to renew their vehicle insurance policies online as of May 1, 2022. (1 minute read)
Legislation
Government moves to legislate cooling off period – what we know
Thursday, May 05, 2022
The government passed enabling legislation for a cooling off period, allowing buyers to back out of a deal after a contract is signed within a now undetermined amount of time. (2 minute read)
Legislation
Commercial, industrial use of groundwater requires a licence
Thursday, March 03, 2022
Owners of property using a well or dugout on or before Feb. 29, 2016 are required to have a license for non-domestic purposes. (2 minute read)
Legislation
Metro Vancouver regulates wood burning fireplaces and stoves
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Metro Vancouver is regulating wood burning fireplaces and stoves to reduce pollution. Find out how you can help your clients with this new regulation. (3 minute read)