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Vancouver City Council adopts short-term rental rules for 24-month pilot period
The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously voted to adopt regulations for short-term rentals for a 24-month pilot period. City code didn’t previously permit short-term rentals — defined by the … Continue to full article
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Vancouver housing: Monthly rental costs in January 2024
Metro Vancouver's average rental prices have increased for the first time in months. The cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment has risen by $26 from December 2023 to January 2024. West Vancouver is now the most expensive city to rent in Canada, surpassing Vancouver. Unfurnished one-bedroom units are $121 cheaper on average than furnished ones.…
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Metro Vancouver Housing Prices to Increase as Sales to Drop in 2024
Re/Max predicts ↑ 2% in avg residential prices and ↓ 3% in sales in Metro Vancouver for 2024. Affordability challenges persist due to high interest rates, with the BoC significantly impacting the Real Estate market.
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Metro Vancouver Seeks $450M Boost
Metro Vancouver seeks $450M from federal government for housing and infrastructure projects.The request includes equitable cost-sharing for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, estimated at $8.6B.The MVRD urges federal support for the Climate 2050 Strategy and Clean Air Plan initiatives.
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What Makes Vancouver Perfect for Your Life?
Vancouver features stunning landscapes, like Stanley Park, beaches, mountains, with a mild, yr-round climate. Vancouver flourishes as a multicultural hub, promoting inclusivity via diverse heritage festivals and events.
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Vancouver housing: Monthly rental costs in December 2023
Rent prices in Metro Vancouver have fallen for the third consecutive month but remain the highest in Canada. The average price for a one-bedroom unfurnished apartment is $2,341, down from $2,362 last month. Vancouver has the highest rental prices in the country, with an average of $2,659 for a one-bedroom unit. All of Canada's top…
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High Rates and Costs Stall Metro Vancouver Projects
Several Metro Vancouver developers confirm stability despite concerns about financial challenges in the industry. Rapidly rising interest rates, ↑ construction costs, and governmental fees affect development activities. These factors cause a slowdown, prompting strategic investments by developers in viable projects.
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Vancouver offices face first ‘tenant’s market’ in 20 years
Vancouver's downtown office vacancy rate has increased from 2% to 12% since the pandemic. This shift has created more opportunities for businesses in the city's core. The increase in vacancy rates has led to more lease options for tenants and a re-evaluation of how office space is used. Despite the high vacancy rates, newer and…
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After City of Vancouver gets $115M federal housing funds, other municipalities await their ‘fair share’
Vancouver has received $115 million in federal housing funds, with Burnaby confirmed to receive $43 million and Kelowna already receiving $31.5 million. The housing accelerator fund aims to support new housing construction through innovative methods. Other municipalities in British Columbia, like Surrey, are awaiting updates on their applications. The funds were previously paused due to…
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Density Dilemma: Vancouver’s Shaughnessy Debate
Housing Proposal: The Vancouver councillor aims to add housing despite existing zoning in Shaughnessy. Affluent Concerns: Shaughnessy lacks rental stock; councillor wants family-sized, affordable housing options.