Ngày 3 tháng 4 năm 2024, Bộ trưởng Tài chính Katrine Conroy đã đưa ra dự luật để thực thi Thuế Mua bán Nhà BC mới (HFT), nhằm vào việc mua bán nhà và đầu cơ ngắn hạn để giải quyết vấn đề về giá cả và cung cấp nhà ở. Tính từ ngày 1 tháng 1 năm 2025, những căn nhà được bán trong vòng một năm sau khi mua sẽ chịu mức thuế 20% trên lợi nhuận, và mức thuế...
In March, Metro Vancouver's average rent prices have shown a decline after experiencing two consecutive month-to-month increases. According to the latest report from Liv.rent, the cost to rent a one-bedroom, unfurnished unit has decreased by $42 to $2,337 this March.
✅New MLS listings surged by 31% year-over-year, fostering optimism for an active spring market.
✅The total number of properties for sale increased by 16.3%, reaching 9,634—slightly exceeding the 10-year average.
✅February sales saw a 13.5% uptick, although remaining below the 10-year seasonal average.
✅The benchmark price for all residential properties in Vancouver showed a significant 4.5% increase, reaching $1,183,300.
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✅ Số lượng bài đăng mới trên MLS tăng 31% so với...
NEWS-AIRBNB 
Vancouver City Councillor Lenny Zhou has criticized Airbnb for not doing enough to enforce city rules on short-term rentals, citing over 100 non-compliant listings still active on the platform. Zhou emphasized the importance of balancing housing needs during the ongoing housing crisis. While acknowledging the city's inability to directly remove such listings, Zhou suggested that upcoming provincial regulations in British Columbia would requireshort-term rental platforms to take action....
As an actively engaged Realtor attending property showings and client meetings daily, I've noticed significant transformations in the real estate landscape, and I'm eager to share my observations with you.In the past month, the real estate scene has undergone dramatic changes. Properties that lingered on the market for over 100 days are suddenly in high demand.
Describing the current market dynamics is challenging. While some homes are attracting multiple offers, others provide buyers with opportunities...
Government of Canada Press Release - February 4, 2024
In a statement released today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has revealed a pivotal decision. The ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing, initially slated to conclude on January 1, 2025, will now be extended for an additional two years, until January 1, 2027.
This strategic move aligns with the government's comprehensive approach to enhancing housing affordability for Canadians. The extended...
The Canadian government, led by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, has implemented a national cap on international student intake, aiming to reduce it by 35% over the next two years. Miller stated that these measures are temporary and will be in place for two years to maintain a sustainable level of temporary residence in Canada. The national application intake cap for 2024 is expected to result in approximately 364,000 approved study permits, a 35% decrease from 2023.
The cap will not apply to gr...
On January 16, 2024, Statistics Canada reported that Canada's annual inflation rate surged to 3.4 percent in December. This follows a period of stability in October and November, where inflation remained at 3.1 percent compared to the previous year. According to StatsCan, the increase in December was primarily driven by higher prices in gasoline, air travel, passenger vehicles, and rent.
The economic landscape has been shaped by caution and shifting expectations throughout the past year, largely influenced by the impact of rising borrowing costs. Economists are now eyeing the Canadian housing market, anticipating potential changes in 2024.
The key focus is on the belief that the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound. This outlook hinges significantly on forecasts suggesting that the Bank of Canada might initiate a reduction in its key interest rate, currently standing...
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Staging Tips
When you’re selling your home, you want to make it as attractive as possible to buyers. One compelling strategy that has been gaining traction is the application of Feng Shui principles to home staging.
How?
Embracing Feng Shui staging techniques starts with decluttering. Clutter restricts the free flow of 'chi' or positive energy. Hence, a clean, clutter-free space is crucial. It promotes an open, spacious feel, which in turn evokes a sense of tranquillity...
Landscaping may not be the first thing that comes to mind when selling your home in autumn. However, the outside of your home is still the first thing buyers see, so it’s worth exploring ways to update your landscaping to create a cozy and welcoming feel. Here are just a few ideas:
1. Add potted plants: Potted plants are an easy way to make your outdoors more attractive, especially along walkways and around your front door. And, because they’re potted, they can quickly be removed should...
Burnaby, một lần được coi là nền tảng mới so với Vancouver, đang phát triển mạnh. Với thành công của Metrotown, Burnaby đang áp dụng mô hình cộng đồng cho ba khu vực: Edmonds, Royal Oak và Cascade Heights.
Kiến trúc đô thị và tích hợp cộng đồng, thành phố đã thể hiện rõ ràng họ đang tiến gần hơn đến quá trình đô thị hóa. Quỹ đạo tăng trưởng này đã...
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