British Columbia / Alberta

​The Fairmont Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver.
Policy

City Of Vancouver Introduces New Hotel Development Policy

Vancouver has a shortage of 10,000 hotel rooms according to Destination Vancouver and the City is looking to address that shortage with policy changes.

Development Projects

VHDO Planning 27-Storey Social Housing Tower On City-Owned Granville Loops Site

​The social housing tower at 1395 Rolston Street is part of the larger Granville Loops redevelopment at the eastern end of Granville Bridge in Vancouver.

Development Projects

Victoria Evergreen Terrace Redevelopment By BC Housing To Include 900 Units

​The existing Evergreen Terrace housing development sits on a 7.81-acre site along Blanshard Street between Bay Street and Hillside Avenue in Victoria.

Policy

'Actions Speak Louder Than Words': What Developers Expect From The Next Federal Government

Across the board, developers seem to be in agreement on one thing: regardless of which party gets elected on April 28, we will not see home construction pick up unless big changes are made to the status quo.

Economy

How A Weakened Canadian Dollar Impacts Commercial Real Estate

The Canadian dollar is lower now than it was a year ago, but that may not be a bad thing for commercial real estate.

Renting

National Average Rent Sees 6th Straight Annual Decline In March

While national average rent fell 2.8% year over year last month, rents increased on a month-over-month basis for the first time since September 2024.

Policy

The Federal Election Housing Ballot: Liberals Vs. Conservatives

In less than a month, Canadians will elect a new prime minister. Here's how the two most viable candidates for the job plan to tackle one of the nation's most pressing issues: the housing crisis.

Industry

Foreclosed Oak Keys Project By South Street In Vancouver Listed For Sale

​South Street Development Group was planning a townhouse community at 851 W 28th Avenue in Vancouver, but the property is now subject to a court-ordered sale.

Real Estate News

Why Housing Remains One Of Canada's Biggest Election Issues

Despite the onslaught of distractions and repercussions coming from south of the border, housing remains a leading federal election topic.

Meet The Agent

Meet The Agent: Shali Tark, Heller Murch Realty

It's time to say "Hello" to Shali Tark, Heller Murch Realty, who focusses on Steveston and Richmond in British Columbia.

Industry

A Timeline Of Thind Properties And Its Insolvency

​Thind Properties is currently facing insolvency proceedings on its District Northwest, Minoru Square, Highline Metrotown, Eclipse Brentwood, and Maywood projects.