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

In a recent decision, Kelowna's municipal government has taken a hard stance on short-term rentals, ushering in a wave of unintended consequences affecting various stakeholders in the community. While the move aims to address housing supply issues and affordability concerns, its repercussions have

Calgary's real estate market is going to have a lot of eyes on it in 2024. It’s clear an evolution is unfolding, fueled by dynamic shifts in migration patterns, economic activities, and a burgeoning population. These trends are changing the makeup of the city and redefining affordability and

Product design is forever evolving to meet the needs of the modern consumer, and 2024 brings with it its own trends showing up in the market. The MLA Intel Report, which will be released at the end of the month, takes a look at the features and amenities that are shaping the way we think about and

In recent years, the Canadian rental market has witnessed significant changes. The large upward jump in 2022 put significant pressure on tenants and developers in the rental housing space. The upcoming MLA Intel Report will take a deep dive into how that set up the market’s performance in 2023 using

As we bid farewell to 2023, a year marked by shifting economic landscapes and policy evaluations, we find ourselves at the cusp of a new year with the Okanagan real estate market in focus. The journey through the past year has been one of adaptation and resilience, grappling with challenges that