As Canada approached election season in the first quarter of 2024, the government at federal, provincial, and municipal levels enacted several key policies aimed at tackling the persistent issues within the housing market, primarily driven by the housing crisis. These policies collectively sought to

The first quarter of 2024 was marked by significant political activity from all levels of government in Canada, largely in response to the ongoing housing crisis. As elections draw near and housing remains a critical issue for many Canadians, a slew of policies and promises have emerged, aimed at

As we venture into the second quarter of 2024, Surrey's real estate market is distinguishing itself as a potential area of opportunity within Metro Vancouver. Surrey has seen a surge of activity in the early months of the year, with the number of concrete tower launches already surpassing the entire

Alberta's real estate landscape is sitting at the forefront of Canadian investment opportunities. With Calgary steering toward diversified and stable growth, moving away from the cyclic boom-and-bust of the past, the province shines as Canada's brightest light in real estate investment. A

As we step into March 2024, the Okanagan real estate market reflects a landscape shaped by various economic forces and policy changes. Over the past year, the market has undergone a period of adjustment, responding to shifts in borrowing costs, regulatory interventions, and external factors such as

In late February, the provincial government announced its intention to institute the BC home flipping tax, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The tax, part of the Provincial Budget 2024, targets income from properties sold within two years of purchase in British Columbia, aiming to discourage

As rent prices climb and vacancy rates remain consistently below the national average, the evolving rental market is poised to take center stage in Vancouver's real estate discussions throughout 2024. Join us as we break down the challenges and opportunities shaping the region's rental landscape

Traditionally, the MLA Intel Report has included a breakdown of the presale activity over the past year as well as forecasting for the year ahead. However, as MLA Canada looks to find new ways to best serve our clients, our content and focus have continued to evolve. This year, a new source of

The recent Union of the BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 housing summit created a critical moment to collectively address British Columbia's acute housing crisis. The summit took place in Vancouver in mid-February and brought together all three levels of government—federal, provincial, and local—to