by VRBA | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is considering a Regional Water Supply Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program to fund expensive, upstream water infrastructure projects. The VRBA is opposed to this program based on housing affordability and here’s why. When new... read more
by VRBA | May 22, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
On September 26, 2023, BC’s Ministry of Housing announced housing supply targets over five years for ten municipalities. In our region, these included Oak Bay (664), Saanich (4,610), Victoria (4,902). The government recently added Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt,... read more
by VRBA | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
According to CMHC, there has been a 21% increase in Greater Victoria housing starts from January to April with 1,422 units this year vs 1,179 in 2023. Most of the increase is in the West Shore’s Langford (785) and Colwood (318). There are zero new homes in... read more
by VRBA | May 14, 2024 | Blog, Building Code, news
The public, media, elected officials are often unaware of the challenges experienced by builders in the world of home construction. The process of home design, changing building codes, rezonings, permit approvals, project management and sales is understood only by... read more
by VRBA | May 7, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
The federal and provincial governments have announced a few local sites for potential housing development in our region. For example, the BC government, through BC Builds, identified eight sites in the province, including one in Sooke and another in North Cowichan,... read more
by VRBA | Apr 30, 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. Yet, there was little in the recent BC budget for more training, and this is reflected in... read more
