by VRBA | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
On April 12, VRBA is participating in the housing panel and trade show at the convention for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC). AVICC represents municipalities, regional districts and other local governments of Vancouver Island,... read more
by VRBA | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data
According to CMHC, 2024 has started with a 40% decline in Greater Victoria housing starts year to date January – February. The total is 457 in 2024 vs 763 in 2023. So far this year, there are 369 units from large multi-family projects, 42 single family and 46... read more
by VRBA | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
On May 11, 2022, we wrote to David Eby, then Minister Responsible for Housing, regarding the lack of affordable landfill sites for dumping clean soil in Greater Victoria. The costs of excavation for new housing have been steadily rising, as more regulations are... read more
by VRBA | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
The BC government introduced a $7.9 billion budget deficit with promises to build housing for the middle class. Spending taxpayers’ money to build middle-class housing is unnecessary. Just let the market work. Premier Eby claims the housing crisis is a “failure” of... read more
by VRBA | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Skilled trades shortages are growing as baby boomers retire and demand for new housing increases. Labour market studies predict 83,000 job openings in the skilled trades by 2032. In response, government and industry representatives attend trade shows overseas trying... read more
by VRBA | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
According to CMHC, 2024 has started with a 61% decline in Greater Victoria housing starts in January. The total is 182 in 2024 vs 463 in 2023. In 2022, the total was 286 new homes. December 2023 totals were 644, however 2023 was a record year for new housing. So far... read more
