by VRBA | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog, Housing data, news
CMHC reports large multis were up 9.8% year-to-date from 2,659 to 2,922 units in Greater Victoria. Total housing starts from January to October 2022 were 3,918 – up 2.4% from last year’s 3,825. New single detached homes are down from 730 to 598 and... read more
by VRBA | Nov 15, 2022 | Blog, Housing data, news
Message From Ellie Sercombe, 2022/23 VRBA President As 2022/23 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Norm Verbrugge, Past President for his leadership. I look forward to continuing to work with Norm... read more
by VRBA | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Housing data, news
In May 2022, we wrote to BC’s Ministry of Housing asking them to assist with establishing more sites for depositing clean fill (not construction waste) from new housing excavations. Rising excavation costs are adding thousands of dollars to the price of new homes.... read more
by VRBA | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Housing data, news
In my final week as VRBA President, I want to thank everyone for reading this column and all of the positive feedback. Throughout the year, we advocated for improvements to address housing affordability and consumer protection. These include: a renovation rebate or... read more
by VRBA | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Housing data, news
The Ontario government has introduced the “More Homes Built Faster Act” recognizing housing supply is critical to improving affordability. Some of the changes include: Up to 3 residential units permitted “as of right” on land zoned for 1 home without... read more
by VRBA | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, Housing data, news
One of the great assets of an association is the interaction and discussion with members from every part of the housing industry. VRBA members are very engaged in the latest housing developments from policy to design to construction. For example, Keith Baker, KB... read more
