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 | 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 24, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
This article appeared in the Business Examiner. Recently, VRBA participated in a consultation by the Capital Regional District on housing affordability. The CRD asked: What are the greatest challenges or barriers to improving housing affordability across the region?... read more
by VRBA | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
CMHC reports Greater Victoria’s 4,129 housing starts from January to October 2025 are 23% higher than the 3,359 starts in 2024. The vast majority are condos/apts at 3,377 up from 2,766 last year. These are mostly projects that were in the hopper a year, two-or-more... read more
