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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)
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What’s in BC Budget 2024 for property buyers and owners?
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Affordable housing was the top priority in BC Budget 2024. (5 minute read)
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New government funding for lower-cost, middle-income rental, and market homes coming
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The new BC Builds program will provide nearly $5 billion in funding for middle-income building projects. (4 minute read)
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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)
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Province introduces housing plan for 100,000+ new market and rental homes
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
This plan will create 100,000+ new market and rental homes, with a budget of more than $4 billion to 2026 and $12 billion to 2033. (2 minute read)
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Federal budget 2023 – what’s in it for home buyers?
Friday, March 31, 2023
Federal Budget 2023 provides funds for affordable housing, protect mortgage holders, and support homebuyers in Canada. (3 minute read)
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Premier announces new ministry, minister of housing
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Learn more about BC's new housing ministry and housing minister. (1 minute read)
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David Eby’s 100-day plan
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
This plan includes a new anti-flipping tax, province-wide approvals for three homes on all single-family properties and secondary suites, and more. (2 minute read)
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David Eby is now the NDP leader – what’s his plan for real estate?
Friday, October 21, 2022
The BC NDP declared David Eby as party leader. Here's his plan for housing once he takes over as premier. (2 minute read)
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Housing was the focus of Federal Budget 2022
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Updated April 21, 2022: The Federal Budget 2022 was housing-focused, with a significant amount of funding going towards quickly creating new, and diverse housing. (5 minute read)
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Liberal leader Kevin Falcon’s plan to make housing more affordable
Friday, March 18, 2022
Liberal leader Kevin Falcon discusses his plans to increase the supply of affordable housing in BC. (4 minute read)
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How Ontario plans to add 1.5 million homes by 2032
Thursday, March 03, 2022
Ontario has published a report with recommendations to increase affordable housing supply in the province as part of a consultation with industry, municipalities, and the public. (1 minute read)