The British Columbia government has announced that the maximum allowable rent increase for residential tenancies in 2026 will be 2.3%, a reduction from the 3% limit set for 2025. The announcement, posted by the province’s Residential Tenancy Branch, aligns allowable rent increases with the current rate of inflation and reflects ongoing efforts to maintain housing affordability for tenants across the...

The residential construction industry is facing its most challenging environment ever due to a perfect storm of stifling taxation, rising material costs, unpredictable market forces like tariffs, and myriad other issues.

Cumbersome planning approvals processes and restrictive regulatory policies are also delaying new home construction and significantly adding to the cost, so much so that building has...

When evaluating real estate investment opportunities in suburban and urban fringe markets, considering the distinctions between master-planned communities and conventional subdivisions is critical. While both options offer potential for residential development, they differ substantially in design philosophy, infrastructure, amenities, regulatory oversight, and ultimately, investment risk and return...