by VRBA | Jun 2, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
This week, VRBA provided several recommendations to assist housing affordability at the budget consultation of BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Past recommendations included rezoning for small multis resulting in Bill 44 enabling... read more
by VRBA | May 15, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
According to CMHC, year- to-date, (Jan to April 2026) Greater Victoria has posted 1,556 new homes, a 55% increase from the 1,003 last year (Jan to April 2025). That said, of the 864 new homes in April, 640 are apt/condos in Victoria. Many municipalities had single... read more
by VRBA | May 5, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
The BC govt recently cancelled contracts for construction of the Burnaby Hospital’s second phase, as well as long-term care projects in Delta, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Kelowna. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says the BC govt’s deficit of $13.3 billion is... read more
by VRBA | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
On March 26, Ontario announced a partnership with Ottawa to fund tax relief on new housing and a reduction of municipal development charges. More than a month later, British Columbia homebuyers and builders are still waiting for similar tax relief. The Ontario... read more
by VRBA | Apr 17, 2026 | Housing data, news
According to CMHC, year- to-date, (Jan to March 2026) Greater Victoria has posted 692 new homes, a 12% increase from the 612 last year (Jan to March 2025). That said, CMHC reports only 132 housing starts in March 2026 in Greater Victoria. This is a 64% decline from... read more
by VRBA | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Housing data
Ontario builders are reporting brisk sales since the federal and provincial govts announced a tax relief deal for new housing. Builders are also rehiring staff and subtrades boosting Ontario’s employment and economy. The agreement removes the full 13% HST on new homes... read more
