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Government Policy
More protections for renters, landlords, parents, and families
Thursday, April 18, 2024
These proposed amendments look to restrict rent increases, resolve rental disputes faster, and more. (3 minute read)
Property Management
Additional rent bank funding for tenants
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Learn how BC Rent Bank can help renters facing financial challenges. (1 minute read)
Taxes
Government removes GST on new rental housing
Thursday, September 21, 2023
This policy applies to projects beginning construction from Sept 14, 2023, to Dec 31, 2030, completing construction by Dec 31, 2035. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
BC caps maximum rent increase to 3.5 per cent
Thursday, September 21, 2023
This is lower than the 5.6% 12-month average inflation rate and applies to increases with an effective date on or after January 1, 2024. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Homeownership rates decline – purpose-built rentals can help
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Declining homeownership rates spark investment in purpose-built rentals as solution. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Ten municipalities required to meet targets to get homes built faster
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Learn more about a provincial initiative to increase housing supply in 10 BC municipalities. (2 minute read)
Statistics
BC renters are giving up on ever owning a home
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A new poll says most BC renters have given up on owning a home, feeling that the dream of home ownership is unattainable. (3 minute read)
Education
New PDP option: Take the UBC self-paced course on rental properties
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Register for our first online, self-paced PDP course on rental properties. (1 minute read)
Legislation
New Strata Property Act amendments: What you need to know about the end of rental and age restrictions, and new virtual meetings permissions
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
The BC government’s amendments to the Strata Property Act are now in effect, which end rental restrictions, all but one age restriction, and add the ability to hold virtual meetings. (2 minute read)
Legislation
Premier Eby delivers plans to increase affordable housing
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
On November 21, 2022, Premier David Eby introduced measures to fast track the development of affordable homes and free up vacant strata condo units to be rented. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Burnaby council rezones Willingdon Lands; new homes coming
Friday, June 10, 2022
Burnaby city council approved rezoning of the Willingdon Lands, adding 5,239 residential units. (2 minute read)