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Grants, rebates, and other incentives
20 grants and rebates for homebuyers and owners
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Help your clients save money using these grants and rebates. (6 minute read)
Legislation
City of Vancouver doesn’t have the authority to limit rent increases
Thursday, April 25, 2024
This BC Supreme Court decision protects landlords' rights from additional rent restrictions beyond provincial regulations. (2 minute read)
FINTRAC
FINTRAC expands API to include Suspicious Transaction Reports
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Learn how FINTRAC has expanded its API reporting portal. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Fact sheet: Information about the GST on new housing 
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®
Ethics Guy®: How do I know what I think unless I see what I’ve said?
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Kim discusses the relief you can get from writing, but not sending, an 'angry letter'. (3 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Have your say in shaping your community
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Explore opportunities to give feedback to municipalities across Greater Vancouver. (1 minute read)
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)
Government Policy
Federal budget helps homebuyers and renters
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Read our breakdown of the Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation. (6 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Ethics Guy®: Moving things along
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
BC brings in anti-flipping legislation
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
Strata hotels, motels exempt from short-term rental restrictions
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Learn about new government regulations clarifying exemptions for short-term rentals coming in May. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Province delivers flood strategy
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
Richmond 2024 Municipal update covered community plan, tunnel replacement
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
Premier David Eby shares his plans to make housing affordable with BC REALTORS®
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®
Ethics Guy®: Cancelling listings
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
Speculation and vacancy tax declaration due March 31
Thursday, March 21, 2024
BC property owners in designated regions must declare usage and residency status by March 31. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
First Nations in Vancouver to be exempt from DCCs and ACCs
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
Government Relations Committee delivers solutions for attainable home ownership
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Recommendations include creating a Provincial Housing Roundtable and replacing the Home Buyer Rescission Period. (3 minute read)