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Speculation tax doomed to fail, hurts B.C. reputation, says panel

Speculation tax doomed to fail, hurts B.C. reputation, says panel

Politicians at event say new tax is helping destroy province's standing as a place to do business
Moving home more stressful than starting a family: poll

Moving home more stressful than starting a family: poll

Stress levels among British Columbians moving home is skyrocketing, and the worst in Canada
Nearly one in five B.C. seniors live in unaffordable housing

Nearly one in five B.C. seniors live in unaffordable housing

High housing costs highlighted as a major issue in B.C. Seniors Poverty Report Card
Housing ministry backtracks on fixed-term lease loophole

Housing ministry backtracks on fixed-term lease loophole

Recreational property owners can boot out tenants if the landlord moves in for just eight weeks
Doubt cast on B.C. vacation-home price drop forecast

Doubt cast on B.C. vacation-home price drop forecast

Prediction of tax-driven price slump ignores fact that most vacation properties are excluded from speculation tax
Housing meeting in Victoria to tackle ‘urban tsunami’

Housing meeting in Victoria to tackle ‘urban tsunami’

Our world is facing an “urban tsunami” as population grows and people flock to cities, says former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt. Another 2.5 billion people are expected to be living on the planet in the next 30 years. It’s 7.
Home starts in Greater Victoria surge ahead of new speculation tax

Home starts in Greater Victoria surge ahead of new speculation tax

Apartment and condominium construction in Greater Victoria has pushed the region’s housing starts for the first five months ahead of the same months a year ago. A total of 1,256 homes were started by the end of May.
Oprah Winfrey buys US$8.27M island estate near B.C. coast (PHOTOS)

Oprah Winfrey buys US$8.27M island estate near B.C. coast (PHOTOS)

Billionaire media mogul reported to have scooped up Orcas Island sanctuary with spectacular ocean views
Speculation tax reducing price of B.C.’s recreational homes: survey

Speculation tax reducing price of B.C.’s recreational homes: survey

B.C. one of only three regions expecting price declines, finds nationwide survey of recreation specialist realtors
New tool lets you see the value of your home

New tool lets you see the value of your home

Consumers can now get instant access to local real estate market data