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‘Swiss cheese’ regulatory system allows dirty money into B.C. real estate

‘Swiss cheese’ regulatory system allows dirty money into B.C. real estate

A patchy system of regulation throughout the property purchase and conveyancing process is a key reason criminals have been able to launder money through B.C. real estate, according to the CEO of the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA).
Find Vancouver real estate expensive? Check out these exorbitant markets

Find Vancouver real estate expensive? Check out these exorbitant markets

We all know Vancouver is an extremely expensive real estate market – especially in terms of affordability, when compared with local average incomes.
‘Sculptural’ office building envisioned for Mount Pleasant’s West Second Avenue

‘Sculptural’ office building envisioned for Mount Pleasant’s West Second Avenue

Strand Development has filed a development permit application with the City of Vancouver to build a four-storey, mixed-use building, which features an unusual angular roofline and a glass and concrete exterior, at 302 West 2nd Ave. at Alberta Street.
Vancouver's City Square Mall sold for $225M

Vancouver's City Square Mall sold for $225M

The shopping centre across the street from Vancouver City Hall has sold for $225 million.
Province cracks down on tenancy law-breakers – whether renters or landlords

Province cracks down on tenancy law-breakers – whether renters or landlords

The Province of British Columbia is cracking down on landlords and renters who break tenancy laws by setting up a compliance and enforcement unit.
Transit access trumps car-friendliness for Metro Vancouver's 'modern family' home buyers

Transit access trumps car-friendliness for Metro Vancouver's 'modern family' home buyers

A new poll found that in Metro Vancouver, transit-friendliness is cited as a top-three location priority for 30 per cent of young-family homeowners.
Only 43 Metro Vancouver homes over $7M have sold in past year

Only 43 Metro Vancouver homes over $7M have sold in past year

Since May 1, 2018, only 43 detached homes in the Metro Vancouver region – stretching from Mission and Delta to the Sunshine Coast and Whistler – have sold above $7 million.
East Hastings development could replace former Yolks and Brave Bull building

East Hastings development could replace former Yolks and Brave Bull building

A stretch of buildings west of Clark Drive along East Hastings could be coming down to make way for a three-building development.
Dollar Giant founder’s spectacular beachfront home listed at $17M (PHOTOS)

Dollar Giant founder’s spectacular beachfront home listed at $17M (PHOTOS)

The Russell Hollingsworth-designed West Vancouver home of Dollar Giant co-founder Joe Calvano has been listed for $16,998,000.
Metro Vancouver developer baits millennial home buyers with free avocado toast for a year

Metro Vancouver developer baits millennial home buyers with free avocado toast for a year

Clever campagin targets popular meme that Millennials would have to give up luxuries such as avocado toast to be able to afford a down payment on a home.
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