Are Government Fees Holding Back New Rental Housing in Vancouver? A Closer Look

Are Government Fees Holding Back New Rental Housing in Vancouver? A Closer Look

Michael Cowling
Published on: 25/11/2025

Struggling to find an affordable rental in Vancouver? A new report reveals that government fees and lengthy delays are adding up to 30% to the cost of new rental projects, directly stalling supply. Learn what the C.D. Howe Institute says is holding back desperately needed rental housing, driving up rents, and what solutions could fix Vancouver's affordability crisis.

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Metro Vancouver Market Holding Steady – Signs of Recovery Continue

Metro Vancouver Market Holding Steady – Signs of Recovery Continue

Michael Cowling
Published on: 04/09/2025

Discover the latest trends in the Metro Vancouver real estate market. With a healthy inventory keeping prices steady, find out how July 2025 sales data from GVR points to an emerging market recovery, despite a slight decrease in detached home sales. Learn about benchmark prices for single-detached houses, townhouses, and condos in Ladner and Tsawwassen.

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Sales recovery continues in July

Sales recovery continues in July

Michael Cowling
Published on: 11/08/2025

Metro Vancouver home sales in July 2025 show a continued recovery, down just two percent from last year. Read the full report on sales data, inventory levels, and benchmark prices for detached homes, apartments, and townhouses.

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