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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
Thursday, October 19, 2023
New rules include higher fines, restrictions, and more. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Home owners looking to renovate older homes will need to ensure their contractors are certified. (2 minute read)
Environment
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
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®
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
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
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Get ready for the ban on foreign buyers and the cooling off period. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The cooling-off period will fundamentally change the way real estate contracts will work according to real estate lawyer Michael Drouillard. Watch a recording of his webinar to find out more. (1:30:49 video)
Legislation
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Starting January 1, 2023 home buyers can back out of a residential purchase up to three business days after signing a contract. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
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)
REBGV Statements
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Vancouver Sun published a letter from REBGV CEO, Jeff King in response to a May 12 op-ed that appeared in that publication. (2 minute read)
Legislation
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)
Government Advocacy
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
BCREA offered 30 recommendations to the provincial government - but what do they mean to our profession?
Government Advocacy
Thursday, March 03, 2022
To protect home buyers, BCREA with the support of its provincial boards drafted a white paper with 30 recommendations aimed at improving market conditions - but how does it compare to the BC government's proposal? (2 minute read)
Legislation
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
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)