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Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

The industry association is warning that issues concerning costs, delays and labour are frustrating the ability to build more supply
Surrey developer presents plan for Penticton mega-build

Surrey developer presents plan for Penticton mega-build

Tien Sher proposal would create more than 1,500 homes plus commercial space in large phased project near the Penticton Regional Hospital
B.C. leads country with highest proportion of renters living in unaffordable conditions

B.C. leads country with highest proportion of renters living in unaffordable conditions

New data from the Canadian Rental Housing Index illustrates some of the realities of renting in B.C. and across Canada
How Indigenous-led projects are building 'pride of place'

How Indigenous-led projects are building 'pride of place'

Certain real estate developments are creating culturally significant office space opportunities
MST Nations unveil concept for Jericho Lands community

MST Nations unveil concept for Jericho Lands community

Plans include housing, parks, amenities, commercial space and a school that will span the 36.4 hectares.
Photos: The cheapest homes for sale in the Sea to Sky

Photos: The cheapest homes for sale in the Sea to Sky

The Sea to Sky remains one of the highest priced regions in the province this month
Permitting changes at Vancouver City Hall won’t fix key issues, industry says

Permitting changes at Vancouver City Hall won’t fix key issues, industry says

Builders hope recently passed changes are just two of the many updates city hall plans to make to its housing permitting and approval process
West Van senior questions 'vacancy' tax bill on occupied home

West Van senior questions 'vacancy' tax bill on occupied home

Wife’s citizenship status creates bureaucratic problem
City of Vancouver launches digital permitting tools for housing

City of Vancouver launches digital permitting tools for housing

Announcement follows the province setting its sights on becoming a digital permitting leader
Burnaby wants to add 3,000 rentals by 2025. It's losing them instead

Burnaby wants to add 3,000 rentals by 2025. It's losing them instead

While the mayor defends his record on housing, the city's perpetual development approvals haven't translated to more purpose-built rentals.