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
by VRBA | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
We often write about the challenges of rezonings, fees, taxes and building approval processes adding to the costs of housing. However, we spoke with insurance industry experts, and they say another rising issue is the cost of insurance when people are faced with a... read more
by VRBA | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
Despite provincially-mandated housing targets and rezonings, CMHC reports Greater Victoria’s 366 housing starts in March 2025 are 20% lower than the 459 starts in March 2024. Overall, housing starts are down 33% year-to-date at 612 new homes in 2025 vs 916 in 2024.... read more
