British Columbia / Alberta

A rendering of the Bristol master-planned community set for 13301 104 Avenue in Surrey.

Development Projects

Bosa Properties Adds Sixth Tower To Bristol Master Plan Project In Surrey

After conditional approval for five towers in 2024, Bosa Properties has submitted a revised rezoning to add a sixth — and increase the total unit count to 2,730.

Policy

New Developer Alliance Pushes Feds For Housing Policy Overhaul, Including Foreign Buyer Ban Exemption

Ahead of the release of federal Budget 2025 this fall, a new alliance made up of 13 big names in homebuilding has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis.

The Hotel Georgia and private residences (left) and the interior of the penthouse.

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Hotel Georgia Penthouse Sells For $15.7M In Downtown Vancouver

Unit 4801 at 667 Howe Street in Vancouver, the penthouse atop the 48-storey Hotel Georgia private residences, was sold last week.

High-rise buildings in downtown Vancouver.

Real Estate News

Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Continuing To See Sales Recovery

Home sales are still down year over year, but the gap is shrinking, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors.

The 2025 PacificWest Conference Lands In Vancouver This October

On October 21 and 22, Western Canada’s premier real estate conference will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre East, bringing together the country’s realtors, developers, brokers, and builders for two full days of learning, dialogue, and connection.

Clockwise from top centre: Jaclyn Murphy, Century Group, Kieran McConnell, Krystal Kaju, Barrett Sprowson, Anthem Properties.

People

BC Real Estate And Development Industry Hires And Promotions: July 2025

Although several companies have laid off staff, others, such as Anthem Properties and Century Group, hired staff and promoted from within.

A rendering of the Georgetown master-planned community in Surrey.

Development Projects

Anthem Advances Five Towers For Next Phases Of Georgetown In Surrey

The Georgetown master-planned community by Anthem Properties is set for both sides of Whalley Boulevard near 102 Avenue in Surrey.

A six-storey affordable housing project at 13583 81 Avenue in Surrey completed by BC Housing in 2024.

Policy

Surrey To Eliminate Rezoning Requirement For Non-Market Housing Projects

The City of Surrey is providing as-of-right zoning for non-market rental housing projects up to six storeys as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.

A rendering of the two towers proposed for 1045 Haro Street in Vancouver.

Development Projects

Chard Planning Twin Towers For Vancouver Site Acquired Under Receivership

Chard Development acquired the 1045 Haro Street site in Vancouver after it was placed under receivership in January 2024.

The Hudson's Bay store at Fairview Park in Kitchener, Ontario.

Retail

Ruby Liu's Bid For Hudson's Bay: The 25 Leases, Prices, And Business Plan

The 25 leases that Ruby Liu and Central Walk are seeking to take over are located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Policy

Vancouver Developers Push For Foreign Buyer Ban Changes To Spark Presales

Developers including Beedie, Cressey, Intracorp, Polygon, and Westbank have signed an open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban.

Office

Allied Buying Out Westbank From M4 Office Project For $89.7M

The M4 office building is located at 108 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver and is part of the Main Alley creative economy campus being developed by Westbank.

Economy

Third Straight Hold: Bank Of Canada Keeps Interest Rate At 2.75%

The central bank is staying the course amid softening economic indicators, stubborn inflation, and tariff uncertainty, leaving markets guessing on the next move.

A rendering of Marine Gateway 2 near Marine Drive Station in Vancouver.

Development Projects

PCI Proposing Twin 43-Storey Towers With 1,000 Rental Units For Marine Gateway 2

PCI Developments completed Marine Gateway a decade ago and is now ready to move forward with its follow-up to the mixed-use hub around Marine Drive Station.

British Columbia / Alberta

After conditional approval for five towers in 2024, Bosa Properties has submitted a revised rezoning to add a sixth — and increase the total unit count to 2,730.

Ahead of the release of federal Budget 2025 this fall, a new alliance made up of 13 big names in homebuilding has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis.

Unit 4801 at 667 Howe Street in Vancouver, the penthouse atop the 48-storey Hotel Georgia private residences, was sold last week.

Home sales are still down year over year, but the gap is shrinking, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors.

On October 21 and 22, Western Canada’s premier real estate conference will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre East, bringing together the country’s realtors, developers, brokers, and builders for two full days of learning, dialogue, and connection.

Although several companies have laid off staff, others, such as Anthem Properties and Century Group, hired staff and promoted from within.

The Georgetown master-planned community by Anthem Properties is set for both sides of Whalley Boulevard near 102 Avenue in Surrey.

​The City of Surrey is providing as-of-right zoning for non-market rental housing projects up to six storeys as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.

​Chard Development acquired the 1045 Haro Street site in Vancouver after it was placed under receivership in January 2024.

The 25 leases that Ruby Liu and Central Walk are seeking to take over are located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

​Developers including Beedie, Cressey, Intracorp, Polygon, and Westbank have signed an open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban.

​The M4 office building is located at 108 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver and is part of the Main Alley creative economy campus being developed by Westbank.

The central bank is staying the course amid softening economic indicators, stubborn inflation, and tariff uncertainty, leaving markets guessing on the next move.

​PCI Developments completed Marine Gateway a decade ago and is now ready to move forward with its follow-up to the mixed-use hub around Marine Drive Station.

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The City of Surrey is providing as-of-right zoning for non-market rental housing projects up to six storeys as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.

Chard Development acquired the 1045 Haro Street site in Vancouver after it was placed under receivership in January 2024.

Developers including Beedie, Cressey, Intracorp, Polygon, and Westbank have signed an open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban.

The M4 office building is located at 108 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver and is part of the Main Alley creative economy campus being developed by Westbank.

PCI Developments completed Marine Gateway a decade ago and is now ready to move forward with its follow-up to the mixed-use hub around Marine Drive Station.