Vancouver’s new housing sales have been on a blistering pace over the past two years and the inventory of new condos has fallen to historic lows, so it was a surprise to some when housing starts plunged through the first half of 2017. Total housing starts in the city of Vancouver have dropped 80% in
Canadian real estate is pricey, but some markets are less affordable than others. Looking at the numbers from Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), there’s a huge divide in the prices of homes across the country. Here’s the most expensive, as well as the most affordable, detached and condo markets in Canada. The Most Expensive, And Most Affordable
A two-per-cent tax on speculative real-estate investment in B.C. that was a key part of the NDP’s election platform may not be a sure thing, says the party’s spokesman for housing. “Taxes are one tool, but there are other tools available to policy-makers,” David Eby said Thursday. “Taxes aren’t always the right response — there
