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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Premier Eby outlined his housing plans at BCREA's GL Days, emphasizing government's role in affordability. (4 minute read)
Elections
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Highlights include a Rent-to-Own program, PTT elimination for homes up to $1million, and more. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Affordable housing was the top priority in BC Budget 2024. (5 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The new BC Builds program will provide nearly $5 billion in funding for middle-income building projects. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Declining homeownership rates spark investment in purpose-built rentals as solution. (2 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Thursday, August 17, 2023
A new budget report cited your Board’s three recommendations on how to clear a path to home ownership. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Learn more about Burnaby's proposed new housing authority. (3 minute read)
Legislation
Friday, April 21, 2023
The legislation intends to streamline housing approvals and overcome NIMBY opposition to affordable housing development. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
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)
Government Policy
Friday, March 31, 2023
Federal Budget 2023 provides funds for affordable housing, protect mortgage holders, and support homebuyers in Canada. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Learn more about BC's new housing ministry and housing minister. (1 minute read)
Legislation
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)
Government Advocacy
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver representatives met with local MPs to ask the federal government to listen to solutions. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
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)
Government Policy
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)
Urban Planning
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The approved Broadway plan will include a significant number of new homes, increase tenant protection, new space for more jobs, and more. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Vancouver council unanimously approved the rezoning of the Heather Lands, which will add leasehold homes, rentals, and more. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
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)
Urban Planning
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Watch our video with David Eby, BC's attorney general, as he discusses the provincial government's focus on increasing housing supply. (3 minute read)
REBGV Statements
Thursday, March 31, 2022
REBGV disagrees with the Union of BC Municipalities' report claiming the supply of homes being built is enough to meet residents' demands. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Friday, March 18, 2022
Liberal leader Kevin Falcon discusses his plans to increase the supply of affordable housing in BC. (4 minute read)
Government Policy
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)
Government Advocacy
Thursday, February 17, 2022
2022 Throne Speech focuses on housing supply, affordability (1 minute read.)
Urban Planning
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
The City of Vancouver is starting a pilot program to streamline densification on single-family lots. But there’s a catch – a tax on the increased land value. (3 minute read)