by VRBA | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
VRBA’s Annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on January 14 featured presentations by: Fergus Kyne, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, British Columbia Real Estate Association Casey Edge, Executive Director, VRBA Total housing starts... read more
by VRBA | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
CMHC reports Greater Victoria’s 4,859 housing starts in 2025 are 16% higher than the 4,185 starts in 2024. The vast majority are condos/apts at 3,951 up from 3,411 last year. These are mostly projects that were in the hopper a year, two-or-more ago. They benefit from... read more
by VRBA | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Hiring a Contractor
On July 1, 2024 many municipalities were required to update their bylaws to accommodate the provincial legislation enabling moderate housing density (townhomes, duplexes, fourplexes, etc) in single family zones. In municipalities of more than 5,000 people, this... read more
by VRBA | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
CMHC reports Greater Victoria’s 4,396 housing starts from January to November 2025 are 20% higher than the 3,668 starts in 2024. The vast majority are condos/apts at 3,570 up from 2,947 last year. These are mostly projects that were in the hopper a year, two-or-more... read more
by VRBA | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
Are you ready for 2026? Hear from industry experts at VRBA’s Annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on Wednesday, January 14 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Road. Speakers include: Fergus Kyne, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board Brendon... read more
by VRBA | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog, news
In good and tough economic times, there are always those in need. Many charitable organizations will be seeking donations to assist the disadvantaged in our community. One such fundraiser is the Festival of Trees, for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, helping... read more
