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Nicola by Dimex Group, planned for 1289 Nicola Street in Vancouver.
Listed Commercial

Dimex Group 1289 Nicola Project In Vancouver Facing Receivership Sale

​The project was being developed by Dimex Group at 1289 Nicola Street in Vancouver, near Sunset Beach.

Policy

Are Declining Interest Rates Really The Key To A Real Estate Renaissance?

Interest rates are front and centre in conversations about the Canadian housing market. But are they the most important factor for a real estate revival?

Economy

OHBA Ready To "Minimize" Steel And Aluminum Tariff Impacts On Housing

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) says it will work with the province to minimize impacts of tariffs on residential construction after US President Donald Trump kicked Monday off by announcing his intent to reinstate tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

Other (Canada)

“Getting To A Yes”: Inside The Housing Task Force Making Waves In Mississauga

​“I think we’re going to get better buildings built because there’s more of a collaborative attitude already.”

Development Projects

Beedie Planning 1,100 Units At New 10-Acre Bainbridge Master Plan In Burnaby

​The new master-planned community by Beedie is set for 3676 Bainbridge Avenue in Burnaby, near the western end of Burnaby Lake.

Policy

“Significantly Overstated”: Housing Supply Proposed For Broadway Plan May Be Hollow

​ "It’s only a matter of time until governments realize that the supply they think they have in the pipeline could disappear quite quickly,” says Daryl Simpson, President of Townline, who have two sites included in the Broadway Plan.

Retail

Shato Holdings Buys Willowbrook Park Shopping Centre In Langley For $137M

​The Willowbrook Park shopping centre sits at 6131 200 Street, 6263 200 Street, and 19888 Willowbrook Drive in Langley.

Appointment Notices

Ontario Real Estate And Development Industry Hires And Promotions: January 2025

Notable appointments include Elechia Barry-Sproule starting as TRREB's new President and Patrick Pichette being named Interim-CEO of Realtor.ca, and Ravelin Properties REIT has welcomed seven people to its leadership team.

Renting

Rent Control In Ontario: 'Destroyer Of A City' Or Necessary Protection?

While tenants certainly benefit from rent control, some have argued the protection disincentivizes rental construction and makes operating costs for some landlords economically unfeasible.

Policy

How To Use British Columbia's Land Owner Transparency Registry

​The Province launched the Land Owner Transparency Registry in 2020 in an attempt to end hidden land ownership in BC.

Office

Scotiabank Sells North York Office Building For $40.5M To Self Storage Company

​The office building sits at 90 Wynford Drive in Toronto and was sold by Scotiabank to Access Self Storage Inc.