by VRBA | Mar 5, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
Two candidates for the federal Liberal leadership – Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland – have promised to remove the GST for first-time buyers of new homes under $1 million and $1.5 million respectively. This is a step forward on reducing the sales tax on new housing.... read more
by VRBA | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog, CARE Awards
We have launched our 2025 CARE Awards sponsorship opportunities package. The Annual CARE Awards event is the most prestigious housing awards for Canada’s leaders in west coast design and construction. Our promotions and marketing are unmatched thanks to our... read more
by VRBA | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog, Golf, news
Connect with VRBA members and promote your product or service at VRBA’s Annual Fun Golf Tournament at Olympic View on Wed, May 28th! You do not have to be a VRBA member to register as a golfer or to be a sponsor. ONLY $235/golfer: see the attached for... read more
by VRBA | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
Last year, many municipalities were required to update their bylaws to accommodate the provincial legislation enabling moderate housing density (townhomes, duplexes, fourplexes, etc) in single family zones. If you are considering any new home project including a... read more
by VRBA | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
Despite provincially-mandated housing targets and rezonings, CMHC reports Greater Victoria’s 105 housing starts in January 2025 are 42% lower than the 182 starts in January 2024. In fact, this year is the lowest in 5 years: January 2025 – 105; 182 in 2024; 463... read more
