News, Policies, & Regulations

Canada’s 45th Federal Election: What It Means for Real Estate
Mar 24, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

With Canada’s federal election set for April 28, 2025, here’s what homebuyers and sellers need to know about potential real estate policy changes.

Changes to District of North Vancouver Utility Billing in 2025
Feb 12, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

Homeowners in the District of North Vancouver (DNV) will see a major change in how their utility charges are billed starting this year. Learn more here.

B.C. Launches Short-Term Rental Registry
Jan 23, 2025
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Learn more about the mandatory program here.

Reimagining Central Lonsdale
Jan 13, 2025
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Help Shape the City’s Next “Great Street”

West Vancouver's 9 most-expensive homes (by Assessed value)
Jan 5, 2025
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Check out the 9 West Vancouver homes with the highest assessed values for 2025.

North Vancouver's 9 most-expensive homes (by Assessed value)
Jan 4, 2025
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Check out the 9 North Vancouver homes with the highest assessed values for 2025 (all but 1 are waterfront).

BC Home Flipping Tax Now in Effect
Jan 3, 2025
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As of January 1, 2025, the BC Home Flipping Tax is now in effect. Learn more here.

Important Changes to the Standard Real Estate Contract | Nov 2024
Nov 6, 2024
News, Policies, & Regulations

As of November 12, 2024, the contract will now default to including GST in the purchase price unless otherwise stated.

The Province has expanded the exemptions to age-restriction bylaws
May 2, 2023
News, Policies, & Regulations

Learn more here.

BC Government Ends Rental and Age Restrictions for Strata Properties
Dec 1, 2022
News, Policies, & Regulations

On November 24, 2022 the Strata Property Act was amended to eliminate all strata rental restriction and non-senior (55+) age restriction bylaws. Learn more.

Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre | Virtual Tour
Apr 30, 2021
News, Policies, & Regulations

Take a virtual tour of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre.

Lynnmour, Calverhall, Identified as Best Buys in Metro Vancouver
Jun 5, 2019
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Independent MoneySense study highlights value and momentum.

North Vancouver Communities Get a Shuffle on MLS®
May 16, 2019
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Have you noticed the name change of some North Vancouver communities?

HBD Lions Gate Bridge
Nov 12, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

Someone turns 80 today!

Speculation & Vacancy Tax
Oct 19, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

The BC Government is moving forward with the Speculation & Vacancy Tax. Learn more here.

What income do you need to afford a North Shore home?
Sep 13, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

A recent study from Zoocasa looked at that. Spoiler, the North Shore isn't affordable.

CNV approves 25' lot subdivision
Jun 21, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

This 50' lot will soon be two 25' lots with City's recent approval

REBGV: 'REALTORS® encourage property buyers and sellers to understand new real estate rules'
Jun 15, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

Read a release from the Real Estate Board regarding the new rules that start today.

Applications close March 31st for 1st-time B.C. homebuyers loan
Feb 27, 2018
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Get in that application!!!

BC Budget 2018
Feb 20, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

The 2018 BC Budget was just announced introducing new taxes for real estate. Learn more here.

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate
Jan 17, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate to 1.25 percent.

Handsworth Secondary to be replaced!
Jan 16, 2018
News, Policies, & Regulations

North Van's Handsworth to be replaced by 2021

Million Dollar City
Jan 10, 2018
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Check out these maps from SFU's Andy Yan showing homes assessed for over $1million.

ICYMI: BC raisers homeowner grant threshold
Jan 4, 2018
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Raised to $1.65m for 2018.

Superintendent of Real Estate Proposes Rule Changes
Sep 7, 2017
News, Policies, & Regulations

Open for Consultation, the Superintendent has proposed changes to dual agency and licensee disclosures.

CNV approves $3m Moodyville Park Master Plan
Jul 26, 2017
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The plan will revitalize Moodyville Park

BC Election Day - Vote
May 9, 2017
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It's election day and the polls are open. vote

Green Necklace is heading west!
Apr 17, 2017
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The City of North Vancouver approved plans for the Green Necklace to head west along 21st.

The Montroyal Bridge is being replaced!
Apr 12, 2017
News, Policies, & Regulations

Construction is underway and scheduled to be completed in summer 2018

City of North Vancouver Breaks Ground at The Shipyards
Apr 6, 2017
News, Policies, & Regulations

The City of North Vancouver and Quay Property Management finally broke ground at Lower Lonsdales Shipyards location!

Chickens in the District?
Mar 22, 2017
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District of North Vancouver council is set to debate allowing backyard chickens.

More changes to Car2Go's North Shore Service
Mar 17, 2017
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Car2Go is cancelling service to Horseshoe Bay and Grouse Mountain.

Loutet Casano Overpass Open House
Feb 27, 2017
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Open house March 2nd for Highway 1 pedestrian/cyclist bridge.

The Cut to get two new bridges!
Jan 30, 2017
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Tired of congestion on the Cut? Relief is coming!

Appealing Your 2017 BC Assessment?
Jan 24, 2017
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Planning an appeal of your 2017 BC Property Assessment? There's a week left to file. Contact us for sales.

Homeowner Grants Upped for 2017
Jan 10, 2017
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British Columbia Homeowner Grant values will increase by one third in reaction to the steep incline of Assessment values.

New Translink Plan approved
Nov 25, 2016
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Third SeaBus and new bus services in plan

Polygon Gallery: Progress
Oct 31, 2016
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Check out behind the scenes pics of the new Polygon Gallery taking shape in Lower Lonsdale

CNV Council approves Shipyards Hotel
Aug 3, 2016
News, Policies, & Regulations

Tentatively slated for Fall 2018