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 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
by VRBA | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
In the aftermath of the BC election, there are key housing policies that need implementation, regardless of which party ends up governing. While each of the parties proposed their solutions for housing supply and affordability, the following must be addressed: A cap... read more
by VRBA | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Greater Victoria’s year-to-date housing starts are down 3% according to CMHC. From January to September, housing starts were 3,066 vs 3,153 during the same period last year. The decline in British Columbia is 8% at 29,585 new homes this year vs 32,054 last year. This... read more
by VRBA | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
A developer has gone to court over a $1.3 million vacancy tax charged because they did not renovate two toxic, rat-infested homes scheduled for demolition in Vancouver. This underlines the absurdity, unfairness and rising costs of building homes in British Columbia.... read more
