by VRBA | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
A recent provincial report on Oak Bay’s development approval processes, land-use planning, and housing policies provides some very useful recommendations to improve housing supply and affordability. The report’s impact would be maximized if reviewed by municipalities... read more
by VRBA | May 27, 2025 | Blog, CARE Awards, news
The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) announces the Call for Entry for the 2025 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island. The CARE Awards is the premier industry event celebrating Canada’s leaders in... read more
by VRBA | May 20, 2025 | Blog, Golf, news
It’s that time of year! VRBA’s Annual Fun Golf Tournament at Olympic View Golf Club is Wednesday, May 28 and the housing industry is invited. Connect with VRBA builders, designers, trades and suppliers – Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast home design and... read more
by VRBA | May 15, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
Despite provincially-mandated housing targets and rezonings, CMHC reports Greater Victoria’s 1,003 housing starts from January to April 2025 are 29% lower than the 1,422 starts in 2024. The region’s 391 housing starts in April 2025 are 23% lower than the 506... read more
by VRBA | May 13, 2025 | Blog, news
Now is the time to join the Victoria Residential Builders Association during our annual membership renewal. Our daily mission is to be effective, efficient and affordable for our members. We are the builders’ leading voice for housing affordability, consumer... read more
by VRBA | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
With a new federal government elected, there is a new opportunity to improve housing supply and affordability. The average price of a home in BC is $963,431. The Victoria Real Estate Board reports the benchmark price of a single family home is $1,181,200 in Greater... read more
