Tag: Housing Affordability

Northwest B.C. housing affordability sees mixed changes through 2025

Housing affordability across northern B.C. improved through 2025 compared to a year prior.

CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets

A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. shows vacancy rates in major British Columbia cities have risen sharply, reaching levels not seen in decades. The post CMHC annual report says rental vacancy rates climbed across B.C.’s major markets appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leads in rent declines as prices drop nationwide

British Columbia was among the provinces leading in declines as rents continued to fall across the country in November. The post B.C. leads in rent declines as prices drop nationwide appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction

BC Housing is rolling out a new online tool aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable housing.  The post B.C. introduces new digital tools for pre-fab housing contruction appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. tops list of least affordable provinces for renters

A report shows three British Columbia cities were among the top five least affordable for renters last year.

B.C. rents saw 3 per cent annual decline in May

British Columbia remained the most expensive province for renters in May, despite a three per cent annual decline in average rental prices in the province.
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