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B.C. government closes in on real estate tax evaders

B.C. government closes in on real estate tax evaders

New property transfer tax form for buyers using corporation or trust will ask more probing questions
Massive Saanich redevelopment goes to public hearing this fall

Massive Saanich redevelopment goes to public hearing this fall

The $250-million Nigel Valley proposal that would permit social agencies to redevelop outdated buildings and add housing on nine acres near Uptown in Saanich is heading to public hearing this fall.
Opinion: Would more corporate HQs ease Metro Vancouver’s housing-income gap?

Opinion: Would more corporate HQs ease Metro Vancouver’s housing-income gap?

B.C.'s priciest region has possibly North America’s biggest median-home-price-to-income chasm, so surely having more highly paid jobs would help – right?
Cordova Bay development needs special permit

Cordova Bay development needs special permit

Nearly 60 years ago, the remains of a First Nations girl were discovered when land was being excavated for the former Cordova Bay Plaza.
Nine-acre development would transform Saanich’s Nigel Valley

Nine-acre development would transform Saanich’s Nigel Valley

A wide-ranging development plan by social agencies to map out the future of nine acres in Saanich’s Nigel Valley goes to municipal hall on Monday. The multi-phase proposal is being led by B.C.
Whistler lakeside 'chateau' to be sold in online auction (PHOTOS)

Whistler lakeside 'chateau' to be sold in online auction (PHOTOS)

Massive Nita Lake estate was listed at $25.9 million, now going to highest bidder in unusual no-reserve auction
Province cracks down on vacation rentals in condos

Province cracks down on vacation rentals in condos

Regulatory change will help strata corporations enforce bans or restrictions on short-term rentals, and raises fines to $1,000 a day
Seniors want to stay in their homes through retirement: poll

Seniors want to stay in their homes through retirement: poll

Lack of desire to downsize could be a problem for younger and move-up homebuyers
Housing plan near Esquimalt church OK’d for public hearing despite objections

Housing plan near Esquimalt church OK’d for public hearing despite objections

A proposal to build affordable seniors’ housing next to 152-year-old St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Church in Esquimalt has been forwarded to a public hearing despite residents’ worries about potential alterations to the heritage-designated church.
Most B.C. real estate markets now ‘back in balanced conditions’

Most B.C. real estate markets now ‘back in balanced conditions’

Victoria and Vancouver Island are the biggest exceptions to that rule, however