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Government Policy
Richmond 2024 Municipal update covered community plan, tunnel replacement
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
Vancouver council moves to address $500 million infrastructure deficit
Vancouver council moves to address $500 million infrastructure deficit
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Council is looking at solutions to cover the deficit, including divesting non-core assets and creating new partnerships. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
City of Vancouver clearing the way to build affordable market homes
City of Vancouver clearing the way to build affordable market homes
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Council moved forward on key initiatives to help build density. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Public hearing on proposed missing middle housing in Vancouver
Public hearing on proposed missing middle housing in Vancouver
Thursday, September 07, 2023
The City of Vancouver will host a public hearing on September 14, 2023, to discuss proposed changes for more missing middle housing. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Community revitalization property tax exemptions for Ladner Village commercial project first of its kind in Delta
Community revitalization property tax exemptions for Ladner Village commercial project first of its kind in Delta
Thursday, August 03, 2023
Commercial owners upgrading buildings and promoting affordability or conservation can receive tax exemptions. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
City of Burnaby to create housing authority this year
City of Burnaby to create housing authority this year
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Learn more about Burnaby's proposed new housing authority. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Vancouver goes digital, speeds up permitting to get housing built faster
Vancouver goes digital, speeds up permitting to get housing built faster
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Vancouver implements eComply for faster building permits and adopts the 3-3-3-1 campaign commitment. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Major changes to Empty Homes Tax; rate reduced to three per cent
Major changes to Empty Homes Tax; rate reduced to three per cent
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Vancouver city council approves changes to the EHT, with a reduced tax rate and new exemptions. (3 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Elected local government representatives talk real estate
Elected local government representatives talk real estate
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The LMLGA conference addressed housing and real estate issues, endorsed resolutions on property taxes, climate resilience, tenant rights, and pet-friendly housing. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver removes rezoning requirement for missing middle housing in Cambie Corridor
Vancouver removes rezoning requirement for missing middle housing in Cambie Corridor
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Removing this rezoning requirement could save builders up to 12 months of processing time. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Vancouver accelerates building permit process
Vancouver accelerates building permit process
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Vancouver's new plan to reduce wait times is now underway, which includes a new electronic application service. (2 minute read)
Government Advocacy
The effect of flood mapping and floods on housing prices
The effect of flood mapping and floods on housing prices
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Floodplain mapping can help assess risk and better understand a home's value. (3 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Shape your community - serve on a local government advisory committee
Shape your community - serve on a local government advisory committee
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Learn how to get involved with a municipal advisory committee in your area. (1 minute read)
Taxes
Vancouver tinkers with property tax rates
Vancouver tinkers with property tax rates
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The City of Vancouver is increasing taxes on residential properties and lowering taxes on non-residential properties. (1 minute read)
Taxes
Vancouver increases Empty Homes Tax and double audits
Vancouver increases Empty Homes Tax and double audits
Friday, April 29, 2022
Vancouver council passed a motion by Mayor Kennedy Stewart to increase the Empty Homes Tax to five per cent. (1 minute read)