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Tree lawsuit could halt West Vancouver rental project

Tree lawsuit could halt West Vancouver rental project

The development permit should not have been granted, court documents state.
Realtors association wants upgrades to B.C. public's access to property documents

Realtors association wants upgrades to B.C. public's access to property documents

Digitizing records, online tracking among proposals
B.C.’s strict new short-term rental rules pit housing supply against homeowners struggling to pay mortgages

B.C.’s strict new short-term rental rules pit housing supply against homeowners struggling to pay mortgages

A host of operators, realtors and representatives from vacation-rental platforms argue the benefits of restricting short-term rentals have been exaggerated and misrepresented.
UBC Properties Investments, City of Kelowna facing class action over campus construction

UBC Properties Investments, City of Kelowna facing class action over campus construction

Residents of nearby buildings claim construction caused extensive damage.
Major civic project funding on the line as Burnaby saw $175M shortfall in developer money last year

Major civic project funding on the line as Burnaby saw $175M shortfall in developer money last year

Burnaby expected to get $237M from developers last year to pay for its major redevelopment projects in years to come. It came $175M short.
Can your current mortgage lender affect whether you can make a switch? In my case, it did

Can your current mortgage lender affect whether you can make a switch? In my case, it did

I had no choice but to stick with my original provider because a big bank wouldn’t accept a transfer from an upstart lender.
Three B.C. real estate agents to pay combined penalties of $73K

Three B.C. real estate agents to pay combined penalties of $73K

A $40,000 penalty was ordered against an agent who failed to properly conduct a property sale while two penalties were issued against agents who bought and sold a pre-sale condo.
April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report

The average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January, a new report says. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.
These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

These are the non-market rental housing projects developed on Burnaby-owned land

The city has contributed more than $172 million to non-market housing in the form of land, grants and site prep.
Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Bank of Canada warns of steep jump in mortgage payments

Median monthly payment to increase by more than 60% for those with a variable rate mortgage, central bank report says