by VRBA | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog, news
As 2024/25 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Mike Dalton, Past President for his leadership. I look forward to continuing to work with Mike and the Board of Directors to address the challenges... read more
by VRBA | Nov 19, 2024 | news
The CRD is considering adding Development Cost Charges (DCC) up to $9,000 per new home for a proposed water supply project. If the CRD launches the DCCs, it may disqualify CRD municipalities from applying for the federal government’s recently launched Canada... read more
by VRBA | Nov 19, 2024 | news
Greater Victoria’s year-to-date housing starts are down 16% according to CMHC. From January to October, housing starts were 3,359 vs 3,885 during the same period in 2023. The decline in British Columbia is 11% at 33,463 new homes this year vs 37,662 last year. This is... read more
by VRBA | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Last week, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promised to eliminate the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million if his party wins the next federal election. The savings on a $950,000 home would be $47,500 GST – a tax that’s supposed to be a consumption tax, not a... read more
by VRBA | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
It has taken awhile, but finally a Canadian politician has suggested a partial step to end housing as an endless, federal government cash machine. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to eliminate the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million if his... read more
